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As a surgeon, Dr. Colleen Coleman is in the business of saving lives. Often the people she helps are strangers, but she recently had the opportunity to help someone close to her: a colleague at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach. When Coleman heard that Dr. Brian Dunn, an anesthesiologist with whom she shares an operating … Read More

After journalist Gwen Ifill died of endometrial cancer in November, many women have been asking me about this disease. And with good reason. While endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer, it is typically the most treatable: The five-year survival rate is nearly 82%. I don’t know enough about Ifill’s case to say why … Read More

When people are diagnosed with cancer, their focus is directed on the fight: Consultations. Surgeries. Chemotherapy. Radiation. The demands of the battle are so great that once the fight is over patients rarely feel jubilant about “beating” cancer. Instead they’re often left blinking in bewilderment, wondering, “What just happened?” There is life after chemo, but … Read More

In the dream, the man is at an airport and the plane is ready for takeoff. The man rushes frantically, but can’t find the right door. Eventually the plane takes off without him. This was the dream, or vision, Sean Porter of Huntington Beach had as he lingered between life and death at Hoag Hospital … Read More

Several times a month, you can find a doctor in the aisles of Ralph’s market in Huntington Beach, wearing a white coat and helping people learn about food. On one recent day, this doctor was Daniel Nadeau wandering the cereal aisle with Allison Scott, giving her some ideas on how to feed kids who studiously … Read More

It was arguably the most anticipated Christmas ball of the season. Hoag Hospital Foundation welcomed upward of 650 guests to the 50th annual Christmas Carol Ball, held at the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. An impressive $1.5 million was raised for the vital community healthcare resource. Chaired by Karen Linden and Cindy Stokke, this … Read More

Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has been named one of the nation's 50 top cardiovascular hospitals for 2017 by Truven Health Analytics, which provides information and suggestions for improving the cost and quality of healthcare, according to a news release. Hoag was the only California community hospital to make the list. It was also included … Read More

Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has named Dr. Nirav Savalia, a clinical assistant professor of surgery at USC, as director of oncoplastic and aesthetic breast surgery. Oncoplastic surgery combines plastic surgery techniques with tumor removal to preserve aesthetics. Savalia will develop Hoag's breast reconstruction program. “Dr. Savalia is a highly skilled, dedicated surgeon who understands … Read More

Physical therapists, pain management specialists, neurologists, neurosurgeons and nurses staff the Advanced Brain and Spine Care Unit and neurosurgery spine program at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. For 2017, CareChex ranked Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian the No.3 hospital in California for major neurological surgery. For both 2015 and 2016, Healthgrades recognized Hoag Memorial for superior outcomes … Read More

If you are determined to keep that extra inch off your waist this holiday season, there are two things you are going to need for every party and gathering you attend: snacks and water. That might not be the usual advice you receive this time of year, but the key to keeping the pounds off … Read More