Hoag Health’s unique philanthropic group, Hoag Innovators, has spearheaded many first-in-California technologies. Twice a year, the group meets to hear from leading clinicians at Hoag pitching innovative technology, research, and programs in their respective specialties. In just six years, Hoag Innovators has grown from an idea to a thriving and active group of over 118 philanthropists from more than 60 families. As of May 2023, the group has raised $10,550,000 and has invested $4,650,000 in 17 projects that span cancer care, women’s health, neurologic care, heart and vascular care, radiology and imaging, and infection prevention. Additionally, their endowment has grown to over $10,000,000. Recent projects include Vectra WB360 Whole Body 3D Imaging, which uses AI to map out areas of concern on the surface of patients’ skin, and the NK Cell Therapy Program, which is a phase II clinical trial for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
