Wellness

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

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

Meet Otis Healy, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who holds a special place in his heart for his family and for Hoag. Otis’ commitment to his family and his passion for health care have made a lasting impact. As the benefactor of the Otis Healy Family Endowed Chair in Applied Genomics, he continues … Read More

With summer upon us and June gloom gone, many are out enjoying the sunshine. “The question we need to ask ourselves is, ‘How can I protect myself from harmful UV rays on sunny days and gloomy days alike?’” Steven Q. Wang, medical director of dermatologic oncology at Hoag Family Cancer Institute said. The answer may … Read More

IRVINE, Calif. (July 25, 2023) – In a celebration of innovation and community support, more than 300 Hoag executives, community leaders, donors, and staff broke ground today on Hoag’s Irvine expansion. The new campus will be named the Sun Family Campus to honor Diana and David Sun who donated $50 million toward the project. When … Read More

In 2008, local philanthropist Diana Sun’s mother had surgery to remove a brain tumor, but it didn’t work. She soon was rushed to Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, where she had a second brain surgery and spent three-plus weeks recovering. The Suns thought enough of their experience with Hoag that today, 15 years later, they … Read More

 

Are you experiencing pelvic health issues due to pregnancy and/or childbirth? Are pelvic health issues affecting you from becoming pregnant? Did you recently deliver a child and are still experiencing some discomfort and pain? Our pelvic health specialists are here to help you understand the causes of pelvic floor pain before, during and after pregnancy … Read More

Chris Hill can slide right onto a rollercoaster. He finds the seats at Angels Stadium downright roomy. He cycles about 23 miles a day on the vintage beach cruisers that he loves to restore. Life is good. “Everything is beautiful,” said Hill, who received bariatric surgery from the experts at Hoag’s Digestive Health Institute at … Read More

On Thursday, June 1, nearly 270 guests attended the 36th Annual Circle 1000 Founders’ Celebration Brunch at Balboa Bay Resort. The Circle 1000 Founders’ Committee is immensely grateful to the donors, friends, Hoag physicians, staff and volunteer leaders who gathered in support of the Hoag Family Cancer Institute. This year’s celebration was a resounding success, … Read More