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Maternal Mental Health Patient Is Grateful for Her Experience
Asked why she chose to seek out the Hoag Maternal Mental Health Program, Sarah Levine describes a day in her life. Picture the scene: It’s smack-dab in the middle of one of those random heat waves and the air conditioning goes out (because, of course it does). Sarah is in the kitchen with twin babies … Read More
Published On: May 24, 2022
Hoag is First Hospital on West Coast to Achieve SRC and NAFC’s Center of Excellence in Continence Care for Women Accreditation
Newport Beach, California – January 11, 2022 – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has become the first hospital on the West Coast to achieve dual accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Continence Care for Women, recognized by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) and National Association for Continence (NAFC) for providing the highest quality of care and … Read More
Published On: January 11, 2022
Hoag Maternal Mental Health Clinic Helps New Mom Overcome ‘Intrusive Thoughts’
“I would tell any new mom that she absolutely deserves to take care of herself and seek the help she needs,” she said. “There are so many resources out there to help her. She’s not alone. Taking that first step can be scary, but I hope she doesn’t hesitate. It’s worthwhile.” Taylor should have been … Read More
Published On: July 17, 2021
Introducing Mila Rose, One of the First Babies Born at the Fudge Family Birthing Suites at Hoag Hospital Irvine
Everything came together for the birth of Mila Rose Rubalcava. Everything came together for the birth of Mila Rose Rubalcava. Born on Jan. 1, 2021, Mila was one of the first babies to be born in the spacious new Fudge Family Birthing Suites in Irvine. Her mom, Ciara, gave birth without medication, under the guidance … Read More
Published On: July 17, 2021
Hoag Turns Isolating Experience into Meaningful One for Mom on Bedrest During COVID
“I really felt cared for,” Trisha said. “The nurses would listen to me. They would cry with me. They would tell me their stories, too. What was going on in their families and things that they were missing out on. It felt like I was talking to friends. They made me feel like I was family and not somebody they were just checking off a list.”
Published On: November 23, 2020
‘How Does One Live a Good Life?’
“I think Mr. Hoag was the nicest person, and the kindest person, in the whole world,” Cristina said.
Published On: October 23, 2020
ER Nurse Becomes Cancer Survivor at the Hospital She Trusts
“The whole team at Hoag Family Cancer Institute, most especially the nurse navigators, blew my mind,” she said. “Everyone was incredible. They truly care. I have felt so connected to every one of my doctors.”
Published On: August 24, 2020
Despite Pandemic, Mom Had Second Chance at Ideal Birth
“I’ve worked in medical practices before, and sometimes the day to day operations can cause employees to become desensitized to a patient’s anxious or worrisome feelings. At Hoag it’s not like that. They are always a top-notch facility, but in this situation, they were extra respectful of patients’ anxiety,” she said.
Published On: August 3, 2020
Four Breast Cancer Diagnoses. Two Rare Genetic Mutations.
Breast surgeon, Dr. Sadia Khan, walked me through every step of the process from the diagnostic work up, to testing with genetic counselors and discussing my surgical options. I love the way she was able to take the medical terms and make them understandable through analogies. She has such positive energy and made me feel more comfortable through this difficult process.
Published On: December 10, 2018
Hoag Offers the Support and Understanding ‘Previvors’ Need
“Going into a place like this makes me feel loved because they really care, and it gives me that peace of mind that these people understand.”
Published On: July 26, 2018