Hoag Provides the Best Melanoma Prevention and Treatment Under the Sun
What makes Orange County one of the most desirable places to live on Earth is also what makes the Hoag Melanoma & Skin Cancer Program so vital to our community: the sun. More than 1,000 people are diagnosed with skin cancer in Orange County every year. That is a higher rate per capita than both … Read More
Read MoreNew Mom Greets Baby with Wonder and Gratitude After Undergoing Lifesaving Measures
Over dinner, Sonia Jamin’s dad cried tears of joy. When Sonia revealed she was pregnant with her second child, her father was so moved that he wept, laughed and bought wine for the entire restaurant. The following morning found her dad crying again. This time, though, he was terrified. “The next call he gets from … Read More
Read More‘This Has Never Been Done Before:’ Plans Progress for Richard H. Pickup Center for Brain Health
A transformative $50 million gift from the late Newport Beach philanthropist Richard Pickup will change the course of memory and cognitive disorders care at Hoag and nationwide. Richard, who passed away earlier this year, helped shape the course of health care with his longtime support of Hoag neurosciences. Plans for a dedicated Richard H. Pickup … Read More
Read MoreYounger People Are Being Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer. Hoag Has Them Covered
People as young as 20 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a disease once associated exclusively with older adults. While researchers try to unravel the cause of this troubling trend, oncologists at Hoag are educating young people about their risks, and about how to identify and avoid the disease. Hoag is also spreading a message … Read More
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Hoag Invests in a Healthier Community
Healthy communities create healthy people – people who stay physically, socially and mentally fit throughout their lives. Providing world-class health care is just one way that Hoag supports Orange County’s health. The other is by sponsoring and promoting the kinds of events that keep Orange County going strong. Already a longtime sponsor of the Hoag … Read More
New Beginnings: Guiding You Through Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum
There is no place like Hoag. Embarking on the journey of parenthood is a remarkable experience, filled with excitement, anticipation, and sometimes uncertainty. At Hoag, we understand the importance of providing unwavering support to women like you throughout every stage of this incredible journey. From fertility care to postpartum support and beyond, Hoag is committed … Read More
What is a certified nurse midwife and how do they work with my OB/GYN?
The word midwife means, “with woman,” and midwives have been important and empowering partners in pregnancy and childbirth for hundreds of years. A certified nurse midwife has a master’s degree in midwifery care on top of their nursing degree. They care for women throughout their lives from adolescence to childbearing then menopause. The midwives at … Read More
Husband and Wife Team Brings a Novel Approach to Cancer Innovation
Some couples share a favorite movie. Others share a meaningful song. Monica Mita, M.D., and Alain Mita, M.D., share a guiding philosophy about what it means to take care of patients. The oncology power couple recently joined Hoag from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Monica Mita is the co-director of early phase development … Read More
Hoag’s Foregut Program Delivers Quality – and Relief
Nationally recognized for high quality gastroenterology and GI surgery, Hoag’s Foregut (Esophagus & Stomach) Program delivers advanced medical management and surgical techniques for complex esophageal and stomach disorders. These are the disorders that keep people up at night in intense pain. The medical conditions that impair a person’s ability to socialize. To enjoy life. Hoag’s … Read More
If I have a hiatal hernia, is staying on an antacid medication the best treatment for me?
A hiatal hernia is a weakening of the diaphragm where part of the stomach moves its way into the chest from the abdomen. This impacts the function of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a ring of muscle at the lower end of the esophagus that helps keep stomach contents and acid from being regurgitated into … Read More
Hoag’s Heart Rhythm Program Helps Patients Find Their Beat
You may be one of the millions of people wearing a smartwatch that measures heart rhythm. But do you know what the gadget’s information means? And more importantly, do you know what to do if your watch alerts you to an irregular heartbeat? “If a patient notices that they are experiencing irregular heartbeats, that could … Read More
What are the benefits of robotic-assisted cardiac surgery?
Robot-assisted surgery has become a more widespread procedure across multiple areas in medicine. Cardiac surgeons have adopted robotic techniques throughout the years due to the benefits the procedure provides. Such examples include reduced muscle cutting, no broken or displaced bones to gain access to the operation site, and reduced recovery time compared with traditional cardiac … Read More
Clinical Trials offer Technological Advances for Diabetes
In a world of rapidly evolving diabetes technology, devices and medications, the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center stays at the forefront of therapeutic advances by participating in clinical trials. These studies provide patients access to the latest leading-edge therapies. Recent and current clinical trials include studies that investigate: Medication to delay the progression of … Read More
Addressing Every Pain Point
Back pain permeates every aspect of a person’s health: physical, mental and emotional. Hoag’s Pain Management Services at the Hoag Spine Institute are just as far-reaching, addressing back and neck pain to help return you to your highest quality of life. Charles De Mesa, D.O., M.P.H., serves as chief of interventional pain, physical medicine & … Read More