When it comes to grateful patients, Bob Juneman and his wife Ginger are some of the most grateful. They made an impactful estate gift to Hoag to show their appreciation for the exceptional care they've both received over the years. "I have had five major surgeries at Hoag, and all of them with excellent outcomes," Bob said. "That's what Hoag is known for, and I would like that level of care to stay that way."
It was in 2005 when Bob was rushed to the Joan & Andy Fimiano Emergency Pavilion at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach that the Junemans first experienced Hoag care. For someone who'd never stayed in a hospital before, Bob was impressed by the attention and compassion from physicians and nurses and the ease he felt with them during a critical time. "I just can't say enough about the competency and the care of everyone," Bob said. "I've been impressed with so many people at Hoag."
In his friend and former colleague, longtime Hoag supporter Otis Healy, Bob found a guide who would enlighten him further about Hoag's vision for the future. He learned that the future involved the growth of services in Irvine, a goal that continues today. They were impressed by Hoag's mission to deliver its trademark care to more communities.
Soon after, Bob joined the Hoag Irvine Campaign Advisory Committee and became involved with shaping its future. In 2014, Bob and Ginger decided to make an estate gift of $1 million to support Hoag Health Center Irvine. Though at first reluctant to be recognized with their name on a building, the Ginger & Bob Juneman Pavilion has since resulted in some recognition they hope will inspire others.
"Periodically, I'll get a call from friends asking who the best doctor at Hoag is for some condition," Bob said.
"He's an ambassador," Ginger said with a laugh. "We've run into people who have seen our name at the building, and they felt good that they'd seen a familiar name." Bob and Ginger hope their gift will help ensure Hoag maintains the excellence they've come to appreciate and rely on.
"This gift was made because we had those good experiences. We want people to have the same care we did," Bob said.
"Or even better," Ginger added.
