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A car accident in 1971 left Judy Digon a young widow with a badly fractured back. But when she tells her story, Judy doesn’t dwell on the pain. Her 69 years have taught her how to manage pain, both the emotional and the physical, and to appreciate her blessings. Instead, Judy moves quickly into how … Read More

Chelsea Trimble had grown accustomed to physicians evading her questions, ignoring her concerns or dismissing them outright. Having experienced seizures since the age of 9, she was used to doctors and specialists working on her, rather than with her. So, when the new mom met David Millett, M.D., program director of the Epilepsy Program at … Read More

Tiffany Mueller used to call them her “gas station episodes.” She’d stare at a common object and draw a blank. Holding a book, she’d ask her mother or fiancé, “What is this called? Is it a…” and every single time, she’d finish the sentence with “gas station?” “That was just the word that would always … Read More

Technically, Bryce Hodding was the third patient neurologist and epileptologist David Millett, M.D., saw after he was recruited to Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag in 2014 as the program director of Hoag’s Epilepsy Program. But according to Bryce, “Every time you go in there, he treats you like you’re his first patient and you … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., February 1, 2018 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is conducting a clinical trial to determine how health coaching affects the cognitive function of patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, as well as analyze longitudinal, multi-omic data to explore transitions in cognitive function over time. The trial – Coaching for Cognition in Alzheimer’s, or … Read More

Healthgrades named the 250 recipients of its 2018 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence January 23, including Hoag. Hospitals recognized with this award performed among the top 5 percent in the nation for at least 21 of 32 inpatient conditions and procedures analyzed by Healthgrades. “Consumers should prioritize hospitals and health systems that achieve high … Read More

Try this somewhere safe: Close your eyes and stand on one foot. With your eyes closed, tilt your head toward the ceiling. Are you able to balance? If not, you've got plenty of company. Our balance, along with our bodies, begins to deteriorate over time. More than one-third of Americans over the age of 65 … Read More

Women’s Choice Award® 2018 has named Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care and Obstetrics. This is the fifth consecutive year Hoag has received an award in the category. The award identifies the country’s best health care institutions based on patient satisfaction and clinical excellence. According to Hoag it … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., January 15, 2018 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced it has been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care and Obstetrics by the 2018 Women’s Choice Award®. This is the fifth consecutive year (2014 – 2018) that Hoag has received awards in these categories. “It’s an honor to … Read More

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian installed the ExcelsiusGPS. Here are five highlights: 1. Hoag is the first on the West Coast to provide this technology to patients. 2. ExcelsiusGPS is robotic technology intended for minimally invasive spine surgery. 3. The platform delivers real-time visualization during a procedure, with the intent of improving outcomes. 4. Additionally, ExcelsiusGPS … Read More