- The Argyros family's giving to nursing excellence at Hoag
now totals more than $32
million
- Sarah Turecek named
Hoag Nurse of the Year for
2024
NEWPORT
BEACH, Calif., May 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Hoag announced today at its annual Nurse of
the Year celebration a $15 million
gift from philanthropists Julia and George Argyros that
will further enhance Hoag's nationally renowned nursing
services and support the Julia Argyros Center for Nursing
Excellence, which funds continuing education for nurses.
The generous gift brings the Argyros family's cumulative giving
to Hoag to over $32 million, which
has provided thousands of scholarships to Hoag nurses.
"The support of Hoag's renowned nursing program reflects the
Argyros family's passion and respect for the critical role nurses
play in Hoag's quality and culture of compassionate care," said
Robert Braithwaite, Hoag President and CEO. "We are beyond grateful
for Julia, George, Lisa and Stephanie's generosity. This gift will
empower nurses to continue achieving their educational goals, take
on advanced clinical roles in patient care, broaden their
skillsets, mentor new Hoag nurses, and enhance patient care, which
is the heart of what we do."
This latest gift by the Argyros family builds upon their ongoing
generous philanthropy directed to Hoag's nursing. In 2016, Hoag
established the Julia Argyros Center for Nursing Excellence in
recognition of the family's dedication.
"It is an honor to be able to support Hoag nurses, help them
realize their dreams of higher education, and support their
continual efforts to provide wonderful care to our community," said
Lisa Argyros, daughter of Julia and
George, who serves on the Hoag Hospital Foundation Board of
Directors. Her sister and fellow philanthropist Stephanie Argyros has also continued her
parents' commitment, saying: "When we think of Hoag, we think of
the many compassionate and talented nurses who make up its
exceptional nursing program and how vital that is for the health
and wellbeing of so many people."
Thanks to philanthropic investments, 88% percent of Hoag nurses
hold their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees or higher,
and many have gone on to receive advanced degrees, including their
Master of Science in Nursing. This commitment to nursing excellence
has helped Hoag retain the prestigious Magnet® recognition since
2005. Awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the
designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for
professional nursing practice. Since the 1980s, the Argyros family
has given tens of millions of dollars to Hoag to advance care in
numerous areas, including cancer, diabetes, nursing, and heart and
vascular. This latest gift will continue the Argyros family's
legacy of advancing health care excellence.
2024 Nurse of the Year
The gift was announced at
Hoag's annual Nurses' Day celebration in Newport Beach that recognized Sarah Turecek, MSN, RN, PCCN as 2024 Nurse of
the Year. Sarah is a Sub-ICU nurse on Hoag's 10 West floor serving
high acuity patients.
Nominated for her patient-centered approach, clinical expertise
and compassionate care, Sarah was selected for Nurse of the Year
for going above and beyond the call of duty. Sarah holds herself
and her peers to the highest standards of evidence-based practice
while delivering exceptional patient care.
"Sarah exemplifies the essence of a Hoag nurse – kind,
compassionate, caring and outstanding at her job," said
Hilary Stagliano, BSN, RN, SCRN,
director of Sub and Neuro ICU. "Every day is an opportunity for
Sarah to provide not just excellent care, but extraordinary care.
She is a wonderful role model for her fellow nurses, advocates for
her patients and is always working to improve clinical excellence
at Hoag."
Caring for patients at Hoag for more than 12 years, Sarah
started at Hoag as a patient care assistant and has worked her way
up to a clinical nurse IV. She received her BSN and MSN from
Vanguard University. She is also a
member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and has
her Progressive Care Nursing Certification.
"Sarah exemplifies what it means to be a Hoag nurse," said
Rick Martin, Ed.D, MSN,
RN, senior vice president and chief nursing officer of Hoag.
"Our nurses ensure that all patients receive extraordinary care
with compassion on a daily basis, which makes all the difference
for our patients and the community. We want to thank Julia, George,
Lisa and Stephanie Argyros for their
overwhelming generosity, along with many other donors. Their
incredible support helps us to create a learning environment that
promotes the advancement of evidence-based practices and fosters a
commitment to healing."
Hoag's Nursing Program has received numerous awards and
accolades, as well as community support. As part of the American
Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition
Program®, Hoag has been recognized for its continued
dedication to high-quality nursing practice. This voluntary
credentialing program is the highest honor an organization can
receive for professional nursing practice. Only 8% U.S. hospitals
achieve Magnet recognition, only 3% have achieved the distinction
four times in a row.
For more information on Hoag Nursing, visit
hoag.org/about-hoag/nursing.
ABOUT HOAG HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Thanks in large part to philanthropy, Hoag has become one of the
nation's finest health care systems, serving a diverse and growing
population. The Hoag Hospital Foundation, the philanthropic arm of
Hoag, is an integral partner in Hoag's vision to become a trusted
and nationally recognized health care leader. Through the
generosity of Hoag's dedicated donors, the Hoag Hospital
Foundation's Boldly Hoag campaign is supporting the expansion of
Hoag, starting on the Irvine
campus. Scheduled to be complete in 2026, the new Sun Family Campus
will provide increased access to specialized services for cancer,
digestive health, and women's health for communities throughout
South Orange County. For more information, visit boldlyhoag.org or
hoaghospitalfoundation.org.
ABOUT HOAG
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health
care delivery system in Orange County,
California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive,
personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top
physicians, 16 urgent care facilities, 11 health & wellness
centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers
a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes seven
institutes providing specialized services in the following
areas: cancer, digestive health,
heart and vascular, neurosciences,
spine, women's health, and orthopedics
through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic
Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four
ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest
ranked hospital in Orange County
by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC
hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated
Magnet® hospital by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For
more information, visit hoag.org.
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