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The Right Diet
Dr. Nadeau is an accomplished physician who brings extensive experience to the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center as Program Director, Dr. Kris V. Iyer Endowed Chair in Diabetes Care and Endocrinologist at Hoag Medical Group . While he has many areas of interest, the majority of his recent work, research, and lectures focus on … Read More
Diabetes and Living with Cultural Differences
Diabetes impacts all age and ethnic groups, but affects some more than others. Ethnicities at a higher risk for type 2 diabetes, for example, include African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans. Gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops during pregnancy and ends once the pregnancy ends) also occurs more frequently among … Read More
Donor Spotlight – Toshiba Classic Benefits the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center
Proceeds from the 2014 Toshiba Classic benefited the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center for the fourth consecutive year and raised just over $1 million for the Allen Diabetes Center. The tournament has generated nearly $17 million to benefit Hoag throughout its twenty year history. This year’s Toshiba Classic was held March 10-16, 2014. The … Read More
Gala recognizes those who fight Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s Family Services Center, a dementia-specific adult day health care facility, celebrated its 14th annual A Gathering of Friends Gala on Saturday at the Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel in Huntington Beach. More than 300 guests helped raise $245,000 through the evening’s fundraising efforts, including an $80,000 matching sponsorship from Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. … Read More
On Faith: Hoag Health Ministries and Faith Community Nursing
?“I didn’t know how valuable the Parish Nurse Program was until my brother Leroy started getting sick,” said Jim de Boom, Executive Director of the Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council. “The Parish Nurse from his Methodist church in Minnesota visited Leroy in the hospital. She sat with him, encouraged other church members to visit and … Read More
Vibrant Colors, Vibrant Health
On May 22 join Dr. Nadeau and Hoag Medical Group for an “out-of-the-blue” educational presentation that provides an overview of the health benefits of adding brightly colored fruits and vegetables including diabetes and cancer prevention, as well as brain and joint protection. This talk will open your eyes to the benefits of beautifully colored whole … Read More
'Devil Winds' cause fires, power outages
Yes, Santa Ana winds and heat aren’t supposed to hit this time of the year. But because of a massive pressure system in the desert, the winds swept through the basin and will continue to if meteorologists got their forecasts right. “This is a pretty amazing event going on,” said Mark Moede, a meteorologist with … Read More
Patients, surgeons caught in heart-valve legal fight
Cardiologists and heart surgeons at Hoag Hospital spent most of the day on April 11 learning how to implant a recently approved nonsurgical heart valve, so they could add a new option for patients who are too sick to have their chests cut open. Then they got caught up in an ongoing dispute between two … Read More
Hoag pushes care out to patients
?The new wing of Hoag Hospital’s outpatient health center in Huntington Beach, which opened for business this week, is a gleaming symbol of what many see as the future of health care. The 50,000-square-foot addition to an existing Hoag site offers a state-of-the-art imaging center, advanced mammography, numerous cardiac services and a pediatric unit – … Read More
Addressing the Value of Alcohol in Business: Can You Change?
Successful Solutions Offered by Executives: Drink sparkling water instead of champagne at events. Drink 1-2 glasses of water for every alcoholic beverage. Liquor on the rocks “for respect” and very small sips. Drink in hand while mingling without ever drinking it. Meeting more often at breakfast or lunch instead of dinner. Openly discussing steps toward … Read More