Chemical, Mineral or Tinted? Picking a Sunscreen can be Confusing.

Consumers have many choices when it comes to sunscreen, but it can be confusing to know which product to use and how best to wear it. The best sunscreen, experts say, is the one you’ll wear every day. Regular use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen can reduce the risk of skin cancer for many people. In the … Read More

Hoag Runs in the Family for Devoted Donor Otis Healy

Meet Otis Healy, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who holds a special place in his heart for his family and for Hoag. Otis’ commitment to his family and his passion for health care have made a lasting impact. As the benefactor of the Otis Healy Family Endowed Chair in Applied Genomics, he continues … Read More

What This Oncologist Is Saying About Sunscreen May Surprise You

With summer upon us and June gloom gone, many are out enjoying the sunshine. “The question we need to ask ourselves is, ‘How can I protect myself from harmful UV rays on sunny days and gloomy days alike?’” Steven Q. Wang, medical director of dermatologic oncology at Hoag Family Cancer Institute said. The answer may … Read More

Hospital Building Spree Could Turn Irvine Into Nation’s Next Big Health Brand

In 2008, local philanthropist Diana Sun’s mother had surgery to remove a brain tumor, but it didn’t work. She soon was rushed to Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, where she had a second brain surgery and spent three-plus weeks recovering. The Suns thought enough of their experience with Hoag that today, 15 years later, they … Read More

Precision Medicine: Individualizing Cancer Treatment

Maintain Your Pelvic Health Pre, During and Post Pregnancy

Are you experiencing pelvic health issues due to pregnancy and/or childbirth? Are pelvic health issues affecting you from becoming pregnant? Did you recently deliver a child and are still experiencing some discomfort and pain? Our pelvic health specialists are here to help you understand the causes of pelvic floor pain before, during and after pregnancy … Read More

36th Annual Circle 1000 Founders’ Celebration Brunch raises $1.1 million plus

On Thursday, June 1, nearly 270 guests attended the 36th Annual Circle 1000 Founders’ Celebration Brunch at Balboa Bay Resort. The Circle 1000 Founders’ Committee is immensely grateful to the donors, friends, Hoag physicians, staff and volunteer leaders who gathered in support of the Hoag Family Cancer Institute. This year’s celebration was a resounding success, … Read More

Hoag Introduces New Precision Treatment for Prostate Cancer Patients

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hoag is giving men with localized prostate cancer an additional treatment option in the battle against disease with the introduction of Focal One, a noninvasive robotic High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology. An advanced technology that precisely targets cancerous prostate tissue, HIFU allows urologic surgeons to ablate, or … Read More

Lower Your Stroke Risk in Your Sleep

New research out of Ireland has found a link between poor quality sleep and increased stroke risk. In fact, snoring, tossing and turning, and getting too little sleep – or even too much – can increase your risk of stroke five-fold. “The study is not surprising, and it echoes earlier research that found getting too … Read More

The “Pros” of Probiotics

Healthier skin. Check. Better sleep. Check. Less bloating and fatigue. Check. When it comes to improving health, probiotics check all the boxes. Why? “Microbes in the lower intestinal tract help with digestion and immune system regulation. A disruption in bacteria levels can lead to gut inflammation and other problems. So, when the body experiences an … Read More