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
Read MoreHoag For Life
Innovative Antibody Brain Cancer Drug
Hoag Family Cancer Institute and Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag have begun testing a promising treatment for patients with glioblastoma (GBM), the deadliest form of brain cancer. Chosen by Nascent Biotech, Inc. to become the first testing site in the nation, and through philanthropic support, Hoag is currently enrolling patients for a Phase 1 clinical trial to … Read More
‘The Stars Aligned’ for Prostate Cancer Patient Searching for Minimally Invasive Option
Both of Scott Chantos’ parents died of cancer, and his grandfather died of prostate cancer. So, when Scott was diagnosed with prostate cancer, the 57-year-old wasn’t going to take any chances. He was determined to find the best course of treatment, with the best medical team at the best hospital. Extensive research led him to Hoag … Read More
Hoag’s New Gynecologic Infusion Center Streamlines Care for Patients
Already the most trusted hospital in Orange County for the treatment of gynecologic cancers, Hoag recently opened an 18-chair dedicated gynecologic infusion center in Newport Beach to provide infusion care and physician appointments in one convenient location. The infusion center is part of Hoag’s patient-centered approach to integrated care, which improves a patient’s experience and outcomes … Read More
Technology to Reduce Pain and Stress During Breast Biopsy
Hoag knows that to a woman undergoing a breast biopsy, every minute matters. That is why Hoag is one of the only hospitals in Orange County to offer the Brevera Biopsy System, a new technology that increases the success rate of biopsies, while significantly decreasing the average time it takes to perform a biopsy. The … Read More
After a Childhood of Disease, This Crohn’s Patient Looks to a Healthy Future
An active kid, James McKiernan had played basketball, volleyball and water polo before he fell mysteriously ill during his freshman year of high school in San Luis Obispo. During his sophomore year, he lost 50 pounds in a few weeks. He was airlifted to a children’s hospital in Central California, where physicians tried a variety … Read More
Spring Allergy Tips
Spring is here! And so are the pollens from trees and grasses that can trigger asthma and allergies. In these unprecedented times when the slightest cough or sneeze can cause concern, it is more important than ever to make sure that your symptoms are addressed to offer you some relief. Here are some helpful tips … Read More
Here for All Our Patients
Dear Neighbors, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Hoag remains at the forefront of treatment, prevention and research into this devastating disease. At the same time, every day, we continue to innovate and elevate care in every other area of medicine, too. COVID-19 affects everything we do, from the increased safety protocols at all Hoag facilities … Read More
Hoag Brings Tomorrow’s Treatments to OC Today
Hoag not only offers the most cutting-edge medical treatments; but helps to discover them. With an ever-expanding list of hundreds of open clinical trials, the Hoag Center for Research and Education is transforming what is possible in care for Orange County today – and what will be available for the rest of the world tomorrow. … Read More
Expanding Renowned Maternity Services to South Orange County
At Hoag’s new Fudge Family Birthing Suites in Irvine, something revolutionary is happening. Thanks to the generosity of Gary Fudge and other visionary philanthropists, Hoag has expanded its renowned women’s health services to one of Orange County’s fastest-growing communities and is pleased to have opened the Fudge Family Birthing Suites at Hoag Hospital Irvine this … Read More
Hoag’s Commitment to Women’s Services
From compassionate family planning services, including permanent sterilization and long-acting reversible contraception, to robotic alternatives and gynecologic surgeries, Hoag leads the county in comprehensive women’s health. Hoag’s fellowship-trained and board-certified gynecologic oncologists treat more patients in Orange County than any other health system. And Hoag’s commitment to advanced research gives patients access to cutting-edge clinical … Read More