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What Is Congestive Heart Failure, Exactly?
Even though congestive heart failure is a commonly used term, the details can get a bit confusing when you really dig into what it means. That’s because “congestive heart failure” isn’t a separate condition from “heart failure,” Dana Weisshaar, M.D., a cardiologist at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, California, tells SELF. Rather, the term is used to … Read More
Healthgrades’ 50 top hospitals for 2022
Healthgrades has recognized 250 hospitals nationwide for exceptional care via its America’s Best Hospitals awards released Feb. 8. Three lists feature America’s 50, 100 and 250 best hospitals, which represent the top 1 percent, 2 percent and 5 percent of hospitals in the nation, respectively. Healthgrades used 2018-20 Medicare data to evaluate the performance of nearly … Read More
Around Town: Hoag Classic, a PGA Tour Champions event, will return to Newport Beach Country Club
The Hoag Classic, a PGA Tour Champions event, will return to Newport Beach Country Club from March 2 through 6. Defending champion Ernie Els will be back with a chance to become the first back-to-back winner of the tournament. Hoag Classic festivities will kick off with “Breakfast with a Champion” on Tuesday, March 1. … Read More
How spine surgery will evolve in 2022: 6 trends to watch
In the last decade, minimally invasive technologies have made it possible to perform many spine surgeries previously done in the hospital with overnight stays in the outpatient setting. More recently, advances in techniques and surgical technologies are changing how surgeons approach spine procedures, with robotics, endoscopy and augmented reality technologies anticipated to play a … Read More
Hoag Physician Named President of the American College of Nuclear Medicine
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has announced that the American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM) has elected Gary Ulaner, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.N.M., James & Pamela Muzzy Endowed Chair in Molecular Imaging and Therapy and director of Molecular Imaging and Therapy for the Hoag Family Cancer Institute, as its 2022-2023 president. He assumed the role on … Read More
Continuing to Share the Triumphs and Challenges
Dear Neighbors, Happy New Year. As 2022 begins with a sense of familiar uncertainty, my wish for your happiness, health and safety is sincere and deeply felt. For the last two years, I have shared with you the triumphs and challenges of Hoag’s incredible medical team, the support of our philanthropic community and the … Read More
The Crowd: Pro golf Hall of Fame’s Ernie Els to headline as Hoag Classic returns
Jeff Purser, executive director of Hoag Charity Sports and his team are making final arrangements for the anticipated return of the Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club over the first week in March with championship tournament play March 6 through 8. The golf event has been seriously missed during the pandemic; it’s a … Read More
Despite Rising Case Numbers, Orange County Hospitalizations Stabilize For First Time Since December
Orange County health officials expressed cautious optimism on Thursday, as both case numbers and hospitalizations in the region appear to be stabilizing over recent days. Despite a continued rise in numbers, health officials are looking to the hospitalization rate as a point of reference in indicating that the peak of the most recent Coronavirus … Read More
Hoag is first hospital on West Coast to achieve SRC and NAFC’s Center of Excellence in Continence Care for Women accreditation
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has become the first hospital on the West Coast to achieve dual accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Continence Care for Women, recognized by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) and National Association for Continence (NAFC) for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety. The accreditation program was established … Read More
10 Spine Surgeons to Know
Kenan Aksu, DO. Premier Orthopaedics (Exton, Pa.). Dr. Aksu was the first surgeon in his county to perform a Charite disc replacement surgery. Along with spine surgery, he treats joint conditions and fractures. Ronald Childs, MD. OrthoVirginia (Fairfax). Dr. Childs served in the U.S. Army and worked in a private practice before becoming OrthoVirginia’s first spine surgeon. He’s … Read More