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Hoag Medical Oncologist David J. Benjamin, M.D., is the author of a new study published in JCO Oncology Practice that sheds light on Hollywood’s portrayal of cancer, revealing that the film industry may provide an unrealistic view of cancer to individuals with cancer and their families. The study highlights the significant impact movies have on … Read More

Hoag Medical Oncologist, David J. Benjamin, M.D., is lead author of new study published in JCO Oncology Practice Hollywood films may provide an unrealistic view of cancer to individuals with cancer and their families, and can create misunderstandings about curability, treatment options, types of care available and cost, according to a study published today in JCO Oncology Practice. … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (January 17, 2024) – Hollywood films may provide an unrealistic view of cancer to individuals with cancer and their families, and can create misunderstandings about curability, treatment options, types of care available and cost, according to a study published today in JCO Oncology Practice. The study was led by David J. Benjamin, … Read More

“Everyone can be an athlete, so long as they are willing to think like an athlete,” said Eugene Yim, M.D., medical director of Hoag Sports Medicine. “That means taking sports injury prevention seriously.” With the Hoag OC Marathon just around the bend, Dr. Yim offers the following tips and exercises to help runners prevent injuries … Read More

Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag Health System has kicked off construction of a $1 billion expansion of its Irvine, Calif.-based hospital.  Sun Family Campus will feature six buildings with 155 inpatient beds, 24 ICU beds, 120,000 square feet of ambulatory services and eight operating rooms. Outdoor space and healing gardens will also be available to patients and caregivers, … Read More

The opioid epidemic shed a glaring light on the dark side of pain management, but what can be done to manage pain in this complicated new world? As it turns out, a lot – so long as the entire hospital is dedicated to working together to make patient care a priority. Pain permeates everything. Physical … Read More

As a first-time mother, Sydney Linden found great comfort in Hoag at Home Postpartum+. She was amazed at the direct access and immediate responses the Postpartum+ team offered following the birth of her son. Anytime, day or night, the Hoag team was available to answer questions and ease concerns that came with navigating the journey … Read More

Molly Brooks had no idea what to expect from a unique baby shower gift that gave her access to Hoag at Home Postpartum+, but she quickly fell in love with all the services it has to offer before and after birth. The Postpartum+ team, including Anne Ray, M.D., and Erica Golden, F.N.P., provided quality care … Read More

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that’s spread by skin-to-skin and sexual contact. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Different strains of HPV are linked to most cervical cancers, genital warts and some rare forms of cancer of the anus, vagina, penis, mouth and throat. “Fortunately, there is a vaccine that’s … Read More

Mammograms have been credited as being many things: lifesaving, state-of-the-art, important. Rarely, though, have they been described as convenient. Hoag has changed all that by offering quick and easy online scheduling at seven breast imaging locations throughout Orange County. “Wherever you live, work or have school drop off, you have access to dedicated breast radiologists, … Read More