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Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI), one of the largest providers of orthopedic care in the nation, announced the election of orthopedic surgeon Nader Nassif, M.D., as its Division Chief of Joint Replacement. Dr. Nassif will work to identify necessary program elements and resource requirements for developing, implementing, and maintaining the hospital’s joint replacement program. HOI performs more joint replacements than any other facility in California. “With overwhelming support from all of his peers, Hoag Orthopedic Institute would like to congratulate Dr. Nassif on his appointment as our Division Chief of Joint Replacement,” said Steven L. Barnett, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of HOI. “We are confident that Dr. Nassif will continue to uphold HOI’s standards as a national leader in orthopedic care.” Dr. Nassif aims to improve public education and community outreach related to joint replacements, as well as create and proactively maintain open communication with other physicians to bring awareness to the program. Other responsibilities include creating and maintaining ongoing positive communications with, and dissemination of, information to members of the joint replacement program team and outside vendors related ongoing activities. “I look forward to working with Hoag Orthopedic Institute to attain the next generation of innovation in joint replacement,” said Dr. Nassif. “It’s an hono...
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(Bloomberg) As the U.S. job market comes roaring back, there’s a growing debate about whether there are enough workers to power faster economic growth. Companies from fast-food chains like Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. to chicken producer Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. and MGM Resorts International say they can’t find—or entice—enough workers. In earnings calls and business surveys, executives often blame stimulus checks and generous unemployment benefits for hampering hiring efforts. But economists and policymakers are unclear about what’s really causing this gap and how long it will last. Hiring remains robust for now, indicating these labor disparities aren’t necessarily a problem. The worry is if labor shortages do persist—especially in the leisure and hospitality industry—that could slow demand and possibly lead to price increases. Friday’s employment report, which is projected to show the economy added 1 million jobs in April, should offer new insight into this mismatch and whether it’s deterring growth. “There is definitely a job paradox that’s going on,” said Joe Song, senior U.S. economist at Bank of America Corp. It’s difficult to quantify, “but it’s clearly a challenge that’s weighing on a quicker pace of recovery.” While the unemployment rate probably fell to 5.8% last month, according to the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey o...
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For the seventh year, the Greater Irvine Chamber will award John Colvin Memorial Scholarships to selected students who have been accepted to or are enrolled in a four-year degree program at an accredited university or college in Southern California. Eligible students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, a demonstrated commitment to a fitness lifestyle, and an objective of contributing to the health and economic vitality of Irvine and California. Applications are being accepted now through Friday, September 17, 5:00 p.m. Download the 2021 John Colvin Memorial Scholarship Application The Greater Irvine Chamber established the scholarship in coordination with the Colvin family to honor long-time Orange County resident John Greg Colvin. Colvin was an active member of the Greater Irvine Chamber, including serving a term as chair of the organization’s Business Attraction and Retention Committee. He died in 2014 while training for an Ironman Triathlon. The scholarship program is one of the Chamber’s workforce development initiatives. For more information, contact Pepper Russell.
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Nisha Morris has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Communications for City of Hope Orange County. Under Morris’s leadership, City of Hope Orange County has become a recognized health care brand in the region. Nisha is a recognized leader in her field, having been named three times as one of the top public relations professionals in the U.S. by Ragan Communications, PR News, and PR Daily. One of the founding senior members of the City of Hope Orange County team, she has been with City of Hope for nearly three years. Prior to joining City of Hope, she held senior executive marketing and communications roles at Providence St. Joseph Health and Dell. Morris serves on the Boards for the Greater Irvine Chamber and OC Chapter Public Relations Society of America. City of Hope Orange County is the diamond-level Leaders Circle partner of the Greater Irvine Chamber.
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