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Hoag Health: 3D Technology good for movies, great for health

Dr. Gary Levine Breast cancer doctors are discovering what James Cameron has always known: 3D is the way of the future. Traditional mammography saves lives everyday. But for women under the age of 50 and older women who have dense breast tissue, the two-dimensional images offered by mammography are limited. Dense breast tissue can obscure … Read More
Published On: December 13, 2012

Allergies in the Workplace

Hosting an office potluck or weekly happy hour may seem like a simple way to promote employee bonding, but a business may be unintentionally ostracizing certain workers with these activities. As many as15 million Americans suffer from food allergies and more are entering the workforce each year as the prevalence in food allergies among children … Read More
Published On: December 10, 2012

Groundbreaking Treatment for GERD Patients

Hoag is pleased to offer the new and revolutionary LINX Reflux Management System, an FDA approved device that treats GERD symptoms and stop reoccurrence.? Read about the benefits of this short outpatient procedure, and why you should choose Hoag for your care.Click here?
Published On: December 4, 2012

Wellness in Action: Giving Back for the Holidays

How the “feel good” chemical reaction can be a morale boost for the holidays Holidays naturally bring people together – a sense of giving, family and all-around good feelings generally rule the holiday season. Fundraising or volunteering organized at work can also promote a sense of community among employees during this time and build camaraderie. … Read More
Published On: December 4, 2012

Heart Transplant Patient Meets Donor Family 20 Years Later

?Dennis Harwood, a heart transplant patient who received his new heart over twenty years ago, met with the donor’s family at Hoag’s Heart and Vascular Institute on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Below is a list of the media coverage from the event: – The Orange County Register -Newport Beach Patch  -Newport Beach Independent  -KCBS 2 -KABC … Read More
Published On: November 30, 2012

Do You Need an Accountant for Your Medical Bills?

Medical bills can often be confusing or difficult to understand. For those with chronic conditions or charged with the care of a loved one, bills may begin to pile up faster than you can handle or make sense of them. According to the U.S. Dept. of Labor, one in seven claims is initially denied by … Read More
Published On: November 26, 2012

Biker's big, bad heart lives on

?The medication eats away at his spine. He strains to stand up straight. He scuttles across the floor with the help of an aluminum walker. He can’t play golf anymore, can’t stand for more than five minutes. Each day, he takes 20 anti-rejection pills, some with dangerous levels of toxicity. But his heart, his glorious … Read More
Published On: November 19, 2012

Carve out “me time” to avoid the holidays blues

?You’re crammed into a corner of a table set for 14 but built for 10. The pie is warm; your irritable cousin’s glare is cold. Your kids are fidgety, and you are exhausted. Happy Holidays! As chief of psychiatry liaison services at Hoag Hospital, I can’t stop your aunt from inciting an ugly political debate … Read More
Published On: November 14, 2012

Healthy Commuting

The Health Effects on Employees That Commute and How to Make Healthier Commuting Decisions Every business day, the average American commuter spends at least 25 minutes in their car, each way. Instead of spending time with their family, exercising or preparing a healthy meal, we are spending time sitting and slouched over a steering wheel. … Read More
Published On: November 12, 2012

National Diabetes Awareness Month

Education is Key in Preventing and Managing this Life-Altering Disease More than eight percent of Americans have some form of diabetes. Of these 25.8 million individuals, seven million are undiagnosed and an additional 79 million people are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. With these staggering numbers, it is important to both understand and … Read More
Published On: November 6, 2012