South County Safe Rides helps keep teen drunk drivers off the road
“Moral Courage” – the City of Mission Viejo’s monthly character quality for May – is epitomized in the South County Safe Rides program. This successful program has been operating out of Mission Hospital under the direction of the trauma office for two decades serving local teens from Saddleback Unified School District, Capistrano Unified School District [...]
Heart Health Program available to community
Mission Hospital is offering an extensive low-cost heart program that will help folks garner their risk for developing a cardiovascular disease. The hospital’s “Heart Health Program” includes a comprehensive and personalized heart risk assessment that’s valued at over $800 and costs only $75. The program includes a consultation with a cardiovascular registered nurse, lipid profile, [...]
Free nurse visits at Los Alisos Middle School begin April 22
A Mission Hospital nurse will be at Los Alisos Middle School on the fourth Monday of every month beginning April 22 to assist people without medical insurance. The free nurse visits take place from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and are meant to give people with no health insurance or access to health care medical, [...]
Mission Viejo deputy saves man from burning car
A deputy saved a man from a burning car this morning before it became engulfed in flames. When Deputy John Popp arrived on the scene of a single-car collision at Los Alisos and Marguerite Parkway, he found a 32-year-old man trapped in his Land Rover. The car’s engine was already on fire and the man [...]
MMA fighter taken for mental evaluation after trespassing at elementary school
A 22-year-old Mixed Martial Arts fighter was taken to Mission Hospital for a psychological evaluation this morning after trespassing at an elementary school where authorities say he appeared mentally unstable. Garret Sahene could be placed on a 5150 – a mandatory 72-hour psych hold – after an altercation with police at Del Lago Elementary School. [...]
Fairhaven Memorial Service donates $10K to Mission Hospital
Fairhaven Memorial Services recently donated $10,000 to Mission Hospital, recognizing the value of the hospital’s advanced care and dedicated service. “Fairhaven is honored to support the hospital’s ongoing commitment to promoting new innovations and providing outstanding patient care at its state-of-the-art Mission Viejo campus,” a company press release said. With the memorial park and mortuary [...]
Kenneth McFarland named CEO of Mission Hospital
Kenneth McFarland has been named Mission Hospital’s new president and chief executive officer, St. Joseph Health System and Mission Hospital announced in a statement today. McFarland has served Mission Hospital in leadership roles since 1998, most recently as interim CEO since May. “Kenn has a great deal of knowledge about the region and possesses a [...]
Mission Hospital ranked among best hospitals in Orange County
Mission Hospital is the ranked among the three best hospitals in Orange County, according to the 13th Annual Best of Orange County. The Orange County Register publication also ranked the City as one of the best cities to live in and The Shops at Mission Viejo as the second best mall in the county. The [...]
Free emergency preparedness program available for residents
The City is accepting applications for its free Community Emergency Preparedness Academy (CEPA) that begins March 17. The academy provides community outreach to educate residents in emergency preparedness. In the aftermath of a major disaster, residents learn basic skills to save lives and protect property when emergency services are not immediately available. The nine-week session [...]
Car accident on El Toro sent two men to the hospital
A stretch of El Toro Road between Painted Trail and Marguerite Parkway was closed today while authorities investigated a car accident that sent two men to the hospital. The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. this morning when a 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo driven by a 29-year-old man with a male passenger (28 to 32 years [...]
