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Trust, Patience, Teamwork and Gratitude: One Back Surgery Patient’s Journey to Health
“Any of us in life can feel like we’ve either earned our own successes or that we’ve had good luck. Either one doesn’t acknowledge the fact that we’ve had help from people along the way,” he said. “Hoag, as an environment, the warmth of the staff, the people, really exemplifies that. That whole experience was just amazing. I was treated as an individual the whole way.”
‘How Does One Live a Good Life?’
Responsive, Thoughtful Care Helps Young Dad Recover from Back Injury
“By monitoring me almost every day, being flexible and responsive, Dr. Mehta gave me the confidence that doing the procedure was the right thing to do,” he said.
Hoag Renews – and Preserves – Quality of Life for Patient with Epilepsy
“Dr. Millett truly is amazing. The patience he had with us was huge,” Seth said. “It did really help when Dr. Mehta and Dr. Millett sat with us together and explained what was at risk with brain function and what wasn’t. They were incredible.”
Hoag Nurse Andrea Finds ‘Silver Lining’ in Hereditary Cancer Team
“It was super scary, but Frances in Hoag’s Hereditary Cancer Program was awesome. She was nice and informative. She gave us all sorts of information and told us about the plan and screening process. She was very helpful at a bad time,” Andrea said. “That is what has been great about the program.”
Cardiac Patient Grateful for Hoag Staff’s ‘Heart’
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.”
Despite Pandemic, Mom Had Second Chance at Ideal Birth
A Marfan Syndrome Patient Finds Confidence, Gratitude at Hoag
Epilepsy Surgery Patient Helps More People
“I feel so grateful. I have been given so much, and now I just want to give back to the people who helped me like Dr. Millett.”