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Local Couple First U.S. Patients to Receive Leadless Pacemaker
A couple are the first patients to be implanted with a leadless kind of pacemaker that may revolutionize the way heart disease is treated. “Well, I was a little hesitant. I thought, boy, what does this entail? But, it was so simple,” said Lakewood resident Catherine McLaughlin, who had the device installed in January. Her … Read More
Moment for Health: Will an Aspirin a Day Keep Heart Attacks Away?
I look at a crowd of people and imagine all the skin, organs, arteries and every piece of the human body gone except for the heart. And I see hearts everywhere pumping away for the sake of life, hanging in mid-air, oblivious to anything except keeping a perfect rhythm: thump, THUMP, thump, THUMP, thump, THUMP. … Read More
Commentary: Embracing child birth as 'part of nature'
Early in my career as an obstetrician, I was rigid in my thinking about the “right” way to deliver a baby. Over the years, my view has evolved. While I still believe the hospital is the best and safest place to deliver a baby, I understand the appeal of birthing centers and home birth. In … Read More
WOMANOLOGY® by Hoag
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian recently opened WOMANOLOGY® by Hoag at its Irvine campus. WOMANOLOGY treats pelvic floor disorders, including incontinence and painful sexual intercourse. It was previously privately owned and operated a clinic in Irvine for more than 12 years, adding a second location in Fullerton. Founder and physical therapist Robin Christenson sold WOMANOLOGY’s clinics … Read More
Hoag's Vital Brain Program Awarded Grant for Online CME Courses in Cognitive Health
Physicians in Orange County will soon have more resources to manage their patients’ cognitive health. Hoag Neurosciences Institute’s Orange County Vital Brain Aging Program has been awarded a grant to develop an online tool to address that issue. The $132,000 grant by the UniHealth Foundation, combined with designated philanthropic donations, will help the Orange County … Read More
'Still Alice' is raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease
People often go to the movies to escape their problems. In the case of “Still Alice,” many are flocking to the theaters to see their lives’ biggest struggles writ large. Based on the novel of the same name, “Still Alice” tells the story of a brilliant linguistics professor who develops a rare type of early … Read More
Hoag Acquires WOMANOLOGY® Program to Address Pelvic Floor Disorders
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced the opening of WOMANOLOGY® by Hoag, a comprehensive, integrated program for women in Orange County who are facing incontinence, painful sexual intercourse and other pelvic floor disorders. Childbearing is one of the main culprits, but obesity and other factors also contribute to debilitating pelvic floor conditions. A National Institutes of … Read More
New Vascular Services Director at Hoag Introduces PAD Walking Exercise Program
Ehab N. Mady, DO, new medical director for the Vascular Services Program of the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart and Vascular Institute at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, has introduced and helped launch the Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Supervised Walking Exercise Program that will help physicians who are looking for a comprehensive and long-term solution for their … Read More
Increase exercise over the holidays to offset overeating
Before you reach for that second helping of pumpkin pie, consider this: The average American adult gains between 2 and 12 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. For several years, my own scale tipped eight pounds to the right after every holiday season, and those pounds are difficult to lose. Instead of vowing to … Read More
Becker's Hospital Review names Hoag to 100 Hospitals With Great Women's Health Programs – 2013
Becker’s Hospital Review names Hoag for its’ outstanding women’s health program based on clinical excellence and quality care. Hoag Hospital Newport Beach (Calif.). Hoag Hospital Newport Beach is an acute care, nonprofit hospital that includes institutes specializing in care for cancer, heart and vascular conditions, neurosciences, women’s health and orthopedics. The Hoag Women’s Health … Read More