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Hoag Hospital Foundation to host Second Annual H.E.R. Summit

Hoag Hospital Foundation has announced their second annual H.E.R. Summit by Hoag at VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa, on Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. This year’s event presents an enriching program filled with captivating conversations that explore the depths of women’s mental and sexual health, as well as the secrets … Read More
Published On: September 15, 2023

New South OC Health Center Celebrated During Community Event

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — A new health center opened its doors in south Orange County, and residents flocked to the grand opening celebration of Hoag Health Center Dove Canyon on Saturday, Aug. 26. At the grand opening celebration, residents toured the new campus and enjoyed a meet and greet with Professional Golf Association star … Read More
Published On: August 30, 2023

Knowing This About the Aorta Could Save Your Life

The aorta is the body’s largest blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the entire body, but most people don’t give much thought to their aorta until they experience a problem. The Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center at Hoag wants to change that. Aortic Disease Awareness Day is an international celebration on … Read More
Published On: August 29, 2023

Surfers’ Radical Safety: 6 Tips to Avoid Traumatic Injury

The award-winning Hoag Spine Center has a message for surfers: “We hope never to meet you, but if you do get injured in the ocean, we’re here for you.” “Most neck and spinal cord injuries at the beach are caused by an ocean wave forcing your neck and spine into harmful, unnatural positions,” said Director … Read More
Published On: August 28, 2023

Hoag Named a 5-Star Hospital By CMS

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., August 23, 2023 — Hoag announced today it is once again one of only 483 hospitals nationwide and the only hospital in the county to receive a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2023. This is the highest possible achievement of CMS’s Overall Hospital Quality Star … Read More
Published On: August 23, 2023

How to Prepare for Your Mammogram

At Hoag, we encourage you to take an active role in your breast health. A mammogram is an essential step of a women’s health journey. A mammogram is a low dose X-ray exam that takes images of the breast to detect breast cancer early. Knowing what to expect at your mammogram may help calm your … Read More
Published On: August 14, 2023

Hoag Recognized as Highest Ranked Hospital in Orange County for Top-Quality Care by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Hospitals Rankings

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., August 1, 2023 — For the seventh consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Hospitals Rankings named Hoag the highest ranked hospital in Orange County, the fourth-best hospital in the Los Angeles metro area and ninth-best in California. The rankings also included national rankings in two specialty areas and recognition … Read More
Published On: August 11, 2023

The Importance of Nutrition While Breastfeeding

Nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting both the health of a breastfeeding mother and the growth and development of her baby. It is also important to remember each woman’s birth story is different, so determining the correct nutrition needs for you is the first step. One constant no matter your birthing journey is your … Read More
Published On: August 9, 2023

Ouch! What you Need to Know About Kidney Stones

One in 10 people will develop kidney stones at some point in their lives, and when they do, there’s a good chance they’ll tell you about it. Kidney stones mean pain. Yelp-out-loud pain. Pain that can land you in the hospital. Luckily, Hoag’s expert urology department is here to help treat patients’ kidney stones through … Read More
Published On: August 7, 2023

Chemical, Mineral or Tinted? Picking a Sunscreen can be Confusing.

Consumers have many choices when it comes to sunscreen, but it can be confusing to know which product to use and how best to wear it. The best sunscreen, experts say, is the one you’ll wear every day. Regular use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen can reduce the risk of skin cancer for many people. In the … Read More
Published On: August 2, 2023