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After 15 years at Pittsburgh-based UPMC, Adam Kanter, M.D., left the 40-hospital academic health system, where he was chief of spine surgery and a tenured professor, to become associate executive medical director of the Hoag Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute in Orange, Calif.  Dr. Kanter is a central figure in several spine societies, including the chair … Read More

Healthgrades named the recipients of its 2023 Specialty Excellence Awards Oct. 25, including the top hospitals for critical care.  The 209 hospitals selected demonstrated superior patient outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis and diabetic emergencies. For a description of Healthgrades’ methodology, click here.  California Adventist Health Bakersfield Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (Oakland) Alta Bates … Read More

If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you probably know which of the four types you have: Clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting MS, secondary progressive MS, or primary progressive MS. Regardless, you might not know exactly what “progression” of the disease means, and how—or if—you might be able to do something to help halt that progression. According to … Read More

Have questions about vaccinations? Your Hoag primary care physicians have the answers! Give them a call to schedule your vaccine appointments today, and keep the following in mind: There is No Time Like the Present! Early fall is the right time for everyone six months and older to get the flu shot. This gives you … Read More

A recent study out of England found that walking just under 10,000 steps a day reduces a person’s risk of developing dementia by 50 percent. Pick up the pace to a “brisk” walk (over 40 steps per minute), and that risk goes down even further. Perhaps most strikingly, the authors found that even a low number of … Read More

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach has received the American Heart Association’s GOLD PLUS Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure quality achievement award. The national accolade recognizes Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute for its commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure, meaning reduced readmissions and more healthy days at … Read More

As a colorectal surgeon, I address complex intestinal issues with state-of-the-art interventions. Fortunately for most people, the key to a healthy digestive system isn’t that complicated. A proper diet, regular exercise, and stress reduction all help create a healthier and happier gut. The “mind-gut connection” influences how you think and feel. Imagine a marathon runner … Read More

Healthcare is an extremely emotional business, whether you’re on the providing side or you’re on the receiving end. Kathy Azeez-Narain, Vice President and CDO discusses Hoag’s digital strategy which has transformed and innovated the delivery of both the highest quality care and exceptional patient experiences. How did her experience at AMEX translate to the healthcare … Read More

Martin Fee, M.D., knows his way around a doctor’s office. In addition to being an infectious disease expert and the CEO of Hoag Medical Group (HMG), Dr. Fee is the son of a physician, the husband of a physician and the father of a physician. So, he’s learned a few tricks for scheduling doctor’s visits … Read More

Driving is synonymous with freedom and independence for many of us. With a set of keys and our GPS app of choice, we can go where we want, whenever we want. In the United States—where public transportation is often limited, and about 88% of people own a car, according to a 2015 Pew Research Center survey—the ability to drive … Read More