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Coping with Uncertainty
Q: [All Ages] I’m super stressed out with everything that’s going on right now. How do I overcome this anxiety? A: To say these are unprecedented times is an understatement. Our parents did not talk to us about that time in their lives when the entire world was brought to its knees by a tiny … Read More
What Parents Should Know About COVID-19
It all starts with clean hands and cool heads. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. Cough into a tissue that you immediately discard. Stay home. By now, we’ve all heard the advice from government and health officials regarding COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, but when it comes to safeguarding yourself and your children, … Read More
Newport Reacts to the Coronavirus
The ripple effect of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) is being felt in Newport Beach after the city declared a local emergency, the county prohibited gatherings, and the state announced a shelter-in-place directive. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is not permitting patient visits except in certain situations, the hospital announced Monday. One of the region’s most popular and … Read More
What if I Get Sick? Coronavirus Adds New Anxieties for Pregnant Women
I hate crying in public. But there I was — 17 weeks pregnant with my first child — with tears streaming down my face as I stood among a crowd of anxious shoppers in a Long Beach Target. I had tried to push down that all-too-familiar lump that rises in my throat before the tears … Read More
Medical Workers Fear for Their Safety and Everyone Else's in Coronavirus Outbreak
As anxiety over coronavirus rises, front-line medical workers fear for their own health and safety even as data suggests that hospitals — both locally and nationally — might not have enough beds to handle a surge in cases. Some health-care workers in close contact with COVID-19 patients complain that they still lack full-scale protective equipment … Read More
Hoag Receives Highest Nursing Credential with Prestigious Magnet Recognition
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has again attained Magnet recognition for its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. As part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program, this voluntary credentialing program is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. “Magnet recognition is a tremendous honor and is an incredible … Read More
Walk for Victory at TeWinkle Park Honored Rare Disease Day
Having a rare genetic disease that you share with about one in 5,000 people could be isolating. But Christian D’Angelo feels like part of a community. His team at Hoag Health Network — doctors, nurses, specialists and staff from the Heart and Vascular Institute — will join him Saturday for the Southern California Walk for … Read More
How Artificial Intelligence Will Affect Brain Surgery
Brain surgery is getting smarter. The journal Nature Medicine recently published a study that found a new imaging technique that allows pathologists to diagnose brain tumors faster and more accurately than ever before. The study focused on Invenio Imaging technology’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) in making accurate diagnoses. So, will computers replace doctors? That’s … Read More
A Cardiologist's Advice to Women: How to Keep Your Heart Healthy and Happy
One of the most important things to understand about heart health is that a woman’s needs change over time. Risk factors for heart disease like high blood pressure and high cholesterol can become more important as a woman ages. Hypertension and high cholesterol are not things we may feel. This is why hypertension is called … Read More
Robotic Surgery Milestones for Hoag
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian completed its 15,000th robotic surgery and received a special designation, officials announced on Jan. 29. The local facility is one of the only hospitals in the nation to complete this volume of robotic surgery, according to officials. Hoag also recently received a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery designation from Surgical … Read More