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Hoag Unveils Innovation Center, and Telehealth App
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has launched a new health center and mobile app that will allow patients to receive the same care, whether they’re at home, in the doctor’s office or on the go. The On Demand Care and Innovation Center, which opened in late March, totals 12,200 square feet at 4699 Jamboree Road in Newport Beach, … Read More
Hoag Returns as Title Sponsor of MOMS Orange County’s Healthy Beginnings Fundraiser
MOMS Orange County, the county’s largest nonprofit dedicated solely to newborn and pregnancy health, will mark 30 years of community service during its annual Healthy Beginnings, Bright Futures virtual celebration on Thursday, May 12. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is the title sponsor of this year’s fundraiser to stream on Facebook and YouTube @momsorangecounty at … Read More
Eunice Figueros Named Hoag Hospital 2022 Nurse of the Year
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach has announced that Eunice Figueros, BSN, RN, PHN, RNFA, CNOR, has been named 2022 Nurse of the Year. Nominated for her clinical excellence, compassionate care and patient advocacy, Eunice was selected as Nurse of the Year for going above and beyond in her role as a Clinical Nurse … Read More
Beyond the ‘Baby Blues.’ Four Things to Know About Maternal Mental Health
Deep depression. Feelings of helplessness. Emotional withdrawal. Unsurprisingly, none of these ever make the cut as baby shower themes, but maternal mental health issues may be more relevant to new mothers than pastel elephants or “ready to pop” balloons decorations. With more than 13 percent of new mothers experiencing a significant mental health disorder, … Read More
Hospital is 1st in California to Use Medtronic’s AI Device for Colonoscopy
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, Calif., is reportedly the first hospital in the state to perform a procedure using Medtronic’s artificial intelligence endoscopy module, GI Genius. Last year, the FDA granted de novo clearance for the device, Medtronic’s first AI system for colonoscopies. The device uses AI to identify colorectal polyps and is compatible … Read More
Nearly $4 Billion Committed to the Future of Health Care in Irvine
Once again, this year Irvine ranks among the healthiest U.S. cities, according to separate studies by the Anthem Foundation, WalletHub and Niche. All three found that convenient access to Irvine’s parks, bike trails and quality health care help make its residents fitter and happier. And Irvine is not resting on its laurels. Coming soon … Read More
4 Technologies Exciting Spine Surgeons
Innovation continues to pick up steam across the spine industry as surgeons look for more minimally invasive methods to operate on their patients, reduce the risk of complications and accelerate recovery. Four technologies that spine surgeons are excited about: 1. Augmented reality Over the next five years, AR technology is projected to cement its … Read More
Where Spine Innovation is Needed Most: 11 Surgeons Weigh in
From multilevel disc replacements to artificial intelligence-based technologies and patient education initiatives, 10 spine surgeons from health systems and private practices across the country discussed the areas they believe would benefit most from innovation in spine care. Question: In which area of spine care is there the biggest need for innovation? Why? Isador Lieberman, … Read More
New Molecular Targeted Therapy for Metastatic Prostate Cancer Wins FDA Approval At Hoag Family Cancer Institute
Pluvicto, the First FDA-Approved Prostate-Specific Antigen for Metastatic Prostate Cancer The agent, which is being marketed as Pluvicto by the Swiss pharmaceutical conglomerate Novartis, is the first FDA-approved prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeted radiotherapy for metastatic prostate cancer. Radioligand therapy with Lu-PSMA-617 prolonged imaging-based progression-free survival and overall survival when added to standard care in patients with advanced … Read More
Hoag Names Director for New Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Program
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced that bariatric surgery specialist Adrian Dobrowolsky, M.D., will be director of Hoag’s new Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Program. With Dr. Dobrowolsky as surgical director, patients will benefit from the expertise he has developed performing hundreds of minimally invasive bariatric surgeries throughout his career, including during his fellowship at Keck … Read More