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Restorative Power of Getting a Good Night's Sleep
Can’t sleep? If you’re one of the estimated 60 million Americans who experience sleeplessness, then Hoag’s Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program can help. Ask Stephanie Rossman, an Irvine resident who’s had sleep apnea for years. “I’d read books and articles and taken different medications, but I still hadn’t had any success,” she says. She recently underwent … Read More
Hoag Receives Additional $7.5 Million Gift from Argyroses to Expand Renowned Nursing Services
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian yesterday announced another $7.5 million gift from philanthropists Julia and George Argyros that will further enhance Hoag’s nationally renowned nursing services. The transformative contribution from the Argyros family extends an already remarkable legacy of giving that spans nearly four decades and has played an important role in growing Hoag’s reputation as … Read More
Breastfeeding Basics
I’m pregnant and having a lot of anxiety about breastfeeding. How should I prepare? A lot of people think breastfeeding is natural. But in reality, those first three weeks are rough. Breastfeeding is like a dance between mother and baby. The mom has to learn the steps, and each child is different. So, with every … Read More
Clopidogrel Should Remain Antiplatelet of Choice in Elective PCI: ALPHEUS
Patients with high-risk features undergoing elective PCI and treated with the more-potent antiplatelet agent ticagrelor (Brilinta; AstraZeneca) instead of clopidogrel fared no better with respect to protection from periprocedural myocardial infarction or major myocardial injury, according to the results of the ALPHEUS study. And while use of ticagrelor in the elective setting wasn’t associated with … Read More
O.C.'s John Wayne Airport will Add Clinic with COVID Testing
Orange County’s John Wayne Airport is teaming with Hoag health officials to open a clinic next spring that will include rapid COVID-19 testing, flu shots and telehealth appointments. The 850-square-foot Fly Well Clinic is being designed to serve travelers and airport employees, airport officials said in a release. It will be staffed daily by physicians … Read More
Hoag Hospital Irvine Plans Would Add 9 Buildings, More than Double Patient Beds
Already known as a hub for medical technology and research firms, Irvine is also increasingly becoming a center for direct patient care, with a proposed expansion of Hoag Hospital Irvine as the latest example of the trend. Hoag in Irvine is moving forward with plans that would expand its Sand Canyon Avenue facilities to more … Read More
Hoag Experts Share Strategies for Parents and Children During the Pandemic
Virtually every segment of life has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the changes have been particularly difficult for young people, according to Hoag Hospital adolescent mental health experts. At an Oct. 28 webinar, Hoag Hospital experts discussed strategies for parents to support children’s emotional and mental health during the pandemic. Speakers included Dr. … Read More
Radiologists Turn to New AI tool to Improve Breast Cancer Detection on Screening Mammograms
Artificial intelligence continues to deliver on its promise to improve patient care with a new tool that helps radiologists better spot breast cancers on mammograms, a study published Wednesday demonstrates. Screening mammography is a well-trusted exam that’s proven to detect disease before it spreads, improving prognosis and reducing mortality. At the same time, many cancers … Read More
Daylight Saving Time Ends: Tips on How to Adjust
The first day of November means it’s time to “fall back,” leaving us with one more hour to rest at night. By contrast, daylight saving time’s beginning in the spring typically means commuting to work in the dark and having longer days. While fall and winter days will be shorter, it can have its perks. … Read More
Chargers & Hoag Family Cancer Institute Team Up for Third-Annual Crucial Catch Event
Susie Spanos, wife of Los Angeles Chargers Owner and Chairman of the Board, Dean Spanos, and a breast cancer survivor, was joined by Hall of Famer and Chargers Legend LaDainian Tomlinson and members of Hoag Hospital’s Hoag Family Cancer Institute recently for a very special zoom call. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and … Read More