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With holiday stress bursting like Santa’s sleigh and diet goals drowning in eggnog, it is little wonder that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year. “With routines disrupted, people tend to eat and drink more and exercise and sleep less. Coupled with … Read More

This month, Hoag Family Cancer Institute celebrates the third anniversary of our ViewRay MRIdian™ magnetic resonance-guided linear accelerator (MR-Linac), the most advanced radiation treatment available in the United States. As the first in Orange County and second in California to offer the technology, we have an unrivaled expertise using this technology in Southern California, having … Read More

Traveling for the holidays can be stressful, not just because you are dealing with crowds, parking and getting to your destination without the trials and tribulations of weather, but also because it’s the peak of flu season. It’s during fall and winter that viruses are swirling everywhere, this includes the flu, Covid-19, and RSV illnesses. … Read More

Here are 69 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global in 2023.  Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Health system names were compiled from credit rating reports. AdventHealth has an “AA” rating and stable outlook with Fitch. … Read More

New advances at Hoag are offering promising treatment options to pancreatic cancer patients in Orange County and beyond. “At Hoag, our multidisciplinary team of experts work together to determine the pancreatic cancer treatment option best suited to each individual patient based on their genetics, the progress of their disease and other factors unique to them,” … Read More

Tinsel, gingerbread cookies, pine scented candles, and Christmas trees covered in multicolored lights are staples for the holiday season. But these same decorations may increase the chance of fire during the best time of the year. When getting your home holiday ready, here’s a few ideas on how to think about safety in-between cookie decorating … Read More

Becker’s is excited to honor 34 hospitals and health systems with innovation programs.  Through forward-thinking innovation programs, these hospitals and health systems are able to remain on the leading-edge of the changing healthcare landscape. The following organizations have created programs, institutions and initiatives solely dedicated to furthering research, discovery and innovation.  Adventist Health (Roseville, Calif.). Adventist … Read More

When firefighters battle a blaze they face dangers seen and unseen. Although the fire itself is the immediate danger, many firefighters emerge with invisible maladies that may take years to manifest. According to the National Fire Protection Association, “a growing body of research and data shows the contributions that job-related exposures have in chronic illnesses, such … Read More

With its 20th run scheduled for next May, the OC Marathon this week announced its newest sponsor, healthcare provider and nonprofit Hoag. The 26.2-mile marathon traditionally takes place in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. It includes a half-marathon, a 5K and a kids’ run, the latter of which is how Hoag connected with the marathon … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 – In its ongoing commitment to creating a healthier community, Hoag announced today it will be the title sponsor of the 20th annual OC Marathon, now dubbed the Hoag OC Marathon.  The popular Southern California running festival will welcome more than 22,000 runners during the weekend of May 3-5, … Read More