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Hoag Harnesses Virtual Reality
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian launched a virtual reality program this month to support expectant mothers. The pilot program, in partnership with Nashville-based BehaVR, aims to set expectations about pain management and teach mindfulness throughout pregnancy and postpartum care. “Our mission is to provide compassionate care to all women at all life stages,” Dr. Allyson Brooks, … Read More
Best of Orange County 2020
Hoag Hospital and Hoag Medical Group were both named as Best of Orange County 2020 Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Irvine; 949-764-4624; hoag.org One of the largest acute care hospitals in Orange County, Hoag is one of the county’s top employers, boasting 5,500 employees. The three-facility hospital network provides 597 beds, spread across its main … Read More
Hoag Personalized Cancer Therapy Virtual Event
The science of cancer care continues to evolve and become more precise and more personalized to address each individuals unique cancer diagnosis. Hoag is on the forefront of this care, being the first to bring some of the most advanced diagnostic and treatment therapies to Orange County, and even to the United States. Join their … Read More
Where To Get Flu Shots In Orange County: Hoag Family Foundation
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Tis the season for flu vaccines. In 2020, frontline care givers, family members, and others are in line to receive free flu shots from the George Hoag Family Foundation. In recent years, vaccinations have reduced the risk of flu-associated hospitalizations among older adults by 40 percent on average. Hoag has a … Read More
How to Prioritize Breast Health in the Era of COVID-19
(BPT) – With Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaching in October, breast health may be top of mind among many women this time of year. But as COVID-19 continues to spread in some areas of the country, some women may feel hesitant to get a mammogram or cancer treatment this fall. With one in eight women … Read More
Hoag Physicians Need Community Support for Providence Breakaway to Ensure Best Care
My name is Richard Haskell, M.D. I was the Chief of Staff of the Hoag Hospital Medical Staff from 2015-2018 and am now part of the Medical Executive Committee as the Immediate Past Chief of Staff from 2018 through the end of the year. Next year I will represent the community as a member of … Read More
10 Big Ideas in Healthcare Innovation
From their thoughts on artificial intelligence's potential to optimize clinical workflows to their insight about how the pandemic is changing patient demands, here are 10 key quotes about the role of innovation in healthcare that executives from hospitals and health systems across the country shared with Becker's Hospital Review in September: Aaron Martin, executive vice … Read More
8 Myths About the Flu Shot You Need to Stop Believing (Especially This Year)
With all the news about the various COVID-19 vaccines in development, it’s easy to forget there’s another type of vaccine out there right now, ready to protect us from a potentially serious viral disease: The influenza — or flu — vaccine. Because this year’s flu season will coincide with the novel coronavirus pandemic, health care … Read More
Mottos to Live By: 9 Healthcare Innovation Execs Share the Ideas That Guide Their Strategy
As the people who lead digital transformation strategies for the country’s top hospitals and healthcare organizations, healthcare innovation leaders need to have a clear, zealous framework guiding their plans to improve healthcare via technology. Here, nine healthcare innovation executives discuss the mottos and ideas around which they center their strategy. Omkar Kulkarni, chief innovation officer, … Read More
The Flu Shot is More Important This Year Than Ever
In the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic, getting a flu shot has never been more important. Many people are staying indoors, wearing a mask, and washing their hands frequently. In this environment, patients ask me, “With all this social distancing, do I really need a flu shot this year?” The answer is unequivocally, “Yes!” Even … Read More