Exercise
Bariatric Surgery Patient Loses 91 Pounds and Gains New Lease on Life
Tamra Rose says she was overweight most of her adult life. But when her son turned a year and a half, and the scale tipped passed her delivery weight, Tamra had enough. She works at Hoag and had learned from a colleague that the hospital was opening a Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Program. She had … Read More
Published On: July 27, 2022
Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Center Patient Says Hoag Is ‘Living Out Their Hearts for Society’
It was such a small stumble. Oscar Constandse and his buddies were at the tail end of a bachelor party in Cabo San Lucas. The hour was way, way too late, and Oscar tripped on his way to the cantina bathroom. That’s all he remembers about the accident. His friends told him later that he … Read More
Published On: July 15, 2022
Bypass Patient Grateful for His Winning Team
Dan Ryan is a competitive person with an abiding appreciation for sports. So, when he refers to Anthony Caffarelli, M.D., as the “Tom Brady” of heart surgeons, the analogy commands attention. “It is pretty cool that you’re excited that the guy is going to give you a quintuple bypass,” said Dan, 59, who recently underwent … Read More
Published On: June 15, 2022
Technology + the Human Touch: Hoag Compass Will Transform Patients’ Health Care Experiences
Newport Beach, Calif. (May 19, 2022) – Hoag recently launched a new digital health care delivery system designed to complement and transform patients’ health care experiences. Hoag Compass, an innovative mobile app, enables patients to experience continuous personal care through app-based scheduling and convenient access to primary care physicians, care coordinators, health coaches, exercise specialists, … Read More
Published On: May 19, 2022
Hoag Names Director for New Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Program
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 28, 2022 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced that bariatric surgery specialist Adrian Dobrowolsky, M.D., will be director of Hoag’s new Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Program. With Dr. Dobrowolsky as surgical director, patients will benefit from the expertise he has developed performing hundreds of minimally invasive bariatric surgeries throughout his career, … Read More
Published On: March 28, 2022
The Hoag Classic Returns to Newport Beach Country Club with Many Notable Players Set to Compete
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., February 3, 2022 — The Hoag Classic is eager to welcome back the community to Orange County’s only PGA TOUR Champions event March 2 to 6, 2022. The tournament is taking all precautions necessary to ensure the health and safety of fans, sponsors and players. “We are thrilled to welcome the Hoag … Read More
Published On: February 3, 2022
After a Lifetime of Scoliosis, Spine Surgery Patient Stands Tall
“Dr. Jankowski really understands and promotes the philosophy of patient-centered care. His confidence is very reassuring,” she said. “I am extremely grateful to Dr. Jankowski and his medical assistant, Mileni Avalos for their outstanding patient care.”
Published On: February 25, 2021
Pain-Free and Grateful, Surgery Patient Hopes Her Story Helps Others
“I’m blessed and Hoag’s blessed to have Dr. Ozgur,” Ann said. “He’s changed my life.”
Published On: December 28, 2020
MS Took Away One Woman’s Confidence to Run. Hoag Health Center Foothill Ranch’s Lifestyle Program Gave It Back.
“The minute I met with my primary care physician and they prescribed me the program, the success started,” Corrie said. “From day one it’s been a supportive team. I love the workouts. I never thought I would say that.”
Published On: September 17, 2020
After Two Painful Years, Spine Surgery Patient Gets ‘A New Lease on Life’
“I went from a bent-over old man to standing up straight like an old Marine,” said Coppock, 73. “I feel good and confident. I know I’m healed and repaired.”
Published On: September 4, 2020