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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Philanthropists Empowering Medical Advancements at Hoag
Hoag’s dedicated supporters are taking a page out of their beneficiary’s playbook – and seeing inspired results. Just as Hoag’s medical experts provide superior comprehensive care by collaborating with their partners across every discipline, a group of local philanthropists are coalescing around their shared vision of excellence. The Hoag Innovators group was launched in 2017 … Read More
I’ve been having constant headaches. Could it be a brain tumor?
Chronic headaches can be unsettling and create fears of more serious conditions, such as a brain tumor. The reality, however, is that the likelihood of a headache signaling a brain tumor is extremely low. In fact, most headaches are completely unrelated to cancer. It’s still a good idea to seek medical attention if you encounter … Read More
Meniscus tears are on the rise with Pickleball. What are my treatment options to get back on the court?
Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting, understanding the best treatment options for a torn meniscus is helpful for maintaining an active lifestyle on and off the court. Patient injuries often occur after they made an uncoordinated movement, their bodies were tired after playing for long periods of time, or their form was … Read More
What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a common bone disease characterized by reduced bone density and strength, leading to an increased risk of fractures. It occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone or both. This imbalance disrupts the normal bone remodeling process, resulting in bones becoming porous and brittle. Osteoporosis often develops silently over … Read More
I want to lose weight. Are the new ‘weight-loss’ drugs right for me?
There has been a lot of talk in the media lately about Mounjaro®, Wegovy® and Ozempic® for patients looking to lose weight. Although they are all in the same medication class known as Incretins, Wegovy is FDA-approved specifically for weight loss in patients with obesity, while Ozempic® and Mounjaro are FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes … Read More
Can taking supplements reduce my risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia?
Science shows that a Mediterranean diet rich in plant-based foods and healthy fats is best for reducing our risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Still, it’s impossible to overlook the advertisements for brain-heath supplements. The brain-health supplements market is lucrative and unregulated; advertisers don’t have to prove their claims. The credible research that has been … Read More
What can I do to reduce my risks of gynecologic cancers?
Several factors such as age, race, family and personal history, obstetric and menstrual history, and use of oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy may impact a woman’s cancer risk. Additionally, lifestyle recommendations such as not smoking, managing weight, exercising, reducing stress, maintaining a healthy diet, limiting alcohol and prioritizing quality sleep may reduce your risk … Read More
When do I go to primary care versus urgent care versus the emergency room?
I enjoy serving as a primary care physician and guiding my patients throughout their health care journey. When it comes to unexpected situations, I want to make sure I empower my patients with knowledge, so they know how to seek the care they need. Primary Care – This is for annual exams, follow-up visits, non-emergent … Read More
Q: How does a maternal fetal medicine specialist help an OB/GYN and mother-to-be?
A maternal fetal medicine physician, also known as perinatologist, is an obstetrician gynecologist who gets further training in the care of women with high-risk pregnancies and diagnosing and managing fetal related issues. Utilizing the specialized training they help mothers-to-be by consulting and following high-risk pregnancies. Specifically, the mother may have a medical problem such as … Read More
What is active surveillance when diagnosed with prostate cancer, and when is it appropriate?
Some types of prostate cancer are diagnosed in advance of being clinically relevant. This happens because the cancer is slow growing or because the man has other health concerns that should be prioritized. Active surveillance is an approach that avoids the harms of over-treatment while still preserving the option to going forward. Men on active … Read More