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Renowned Dermatologist Joins Hoag
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announces that Steven Wang, M.D., a renowned, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, has joined the Hoag Family Cancer Institute as the Director of Dermatologic Oncology as part of the Melanoma Program. Dr. Wang joins Hoag after spending 16 years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he served as the … Read More
When Should You Consider Surgery for Scoliosis?
Most people with scoliosis will never require surgery. But who does need surgery, and how do you know? Often diagnosed in childhood, scoliosis is characterized by an abnormal curve in the spine that can range from as small as 10 degrees to more than 100 degrees. In pediatric patients, this can result in pulmonary problems … Read More
3 Tips to Transition from Summer to School
There is no subtlety to the start of the school year. Blaring bells, crowded halls, thudding books and rigid routines mark the end of summer fun. Here’s a few tips to ease your kids out of the hammock and back into the classrooms. Start Early. Like Now. Summer is a lawless time of unbridled fun. … Read More
4 Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms
Making the decision to breastfeed has countless benefits for both mom and baby, although sometimes the process can be tricky for new mothers to navigate. Here are 4 tips to help you prepare for a successful breastfeeding experience: Skin-to-skin Bringing your baby to your chest right after they are born not only soothes them and … Read More
10 Experts: Best Ways to Improve Your Health Now
Eating Michael L. Chang, family medicine physician with MemorialCare Medical Group in Laguna Hills “Heart disease or heart ailments are what we pass away from most in America. So the biggest way to prevent that, in my opinion, is a healthy diet. And I hate to say the word ‘diet,’ but it’s all about a … Read More
Hoag Compass: Healthcare that Empowers Moms
Finding a healthcare provider that you like and trust is one of the things that can impact your healthcare journey the most. We got to tour the new Hoag On-Demand Care and Innovation Center recently. We chatted with some of the healthcare providers and we are seriously impressed with how Hoag is intentionally empowering moms … Read More
How to Keep Your Kids (and You) Healthy This Fall
School supplies, new clothes, and how do I keep my kids healthy. Those are some of the main topics running through my head as we head into a new school year. We wanted to get some expert advice, so we chatted with Dr. Anne Ray and got some tips! Dr. Ray is a Hoag Medical Group physician … Read More
Dr. Adam Kanter Joins Hoag Specialty Clinic as Neurosurgery Chief
Adam Kanter, M.D., joined Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag Hospital as associate medical director of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute. Dr. Kanter is moving from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he was chief of spine surgery and a tenured professor, according to an Aug. 3 news release. He is current chair of the American … Read More
3 Things Mike Trout Reminds Us About the Importance of Physical Therapy
Angels center fielder and 10-time MLB all-star Mike Trout is contending with a rare back condition, costovertebral dysfunction. While his condition is unusual, back pain is one of the most common complaints doctors hear. Luckily for Trout (and most other people with back pain), physical therapy is an effective way to maintain a person’s mobility, … Read More
The Dark Side of Sunny Days
Hey, cool it! On a hot day, sometimes even the body’s own cooling system (sweat) is not enough to bring temperatures down. If that’s the case, you run the risk of heat exhaustion or even its potentially deadly successor heat stroke. How can you tell the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke – … Read More