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
Q: What is causing my anemia and what should I do to treat it?
Anemia is the most common blood condition in the United States, affecting more than 3 million Americans. If you have anemia, it means you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells. You may feel cold, tired and sometimes even short of breath. Certain types of anemias can also be associated with tingling and numbness in … Read More
Q: How do the new guidelines for bariatric surgery make more patients eligible than ever before?
For the first time in decades, the guidelines for weight-loss surgery have been revamped. With more than 40% of Americans clinically defined as having obesity, the new guidelines are welcome news. Further driving this change is that weight-loss surgery has become incredibly safe and is proven to reverse or improve many weight-related medical problems. Also, thanks … Read More
Q: How do I know if I’m having an aortic emergency?
Acute aortic emergencies occur due to a problem in the aorta, which is the largest blood vessel in your body. The problem may lead to a tear in the wall of the aorta, known as a dissection. This life threatening emergency will cause a patient to have sharp, intense pain in the chest, neck or … Read More
Dear Neighbors
People admire beautiful Orange County and think that we don’t have seasons. Of course we do. They may be more subtle than in other parts of the country, but Orange County enjoys all five seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall and Open Enrollment. Open Enrollment is possibly my favorite season, full of promise and empowerment. People … Read More
Choose Hoag. You’ll feel better immediately.
Know What to Ask to Ensure Your Access to Hoag Asking the right questions during Open Enrollment can help you avoid unexpected surprises. Starting on January 1, 2023, access to elective services at Hoag facilities may be limited for commercial HMO and Medicare Advantage members assigned to a Greater Newport Physicians (GNP) primary care physician. … Read More
Renowned Physicians
Physician leaders from the nation’s most prestigious academic medical institutions are joining Hoag to bring leading-edge advancements to you and your family. This means your Hoag-affiliated Primary Care Physician is your link to some of the nation’s most recognized specialists in the country. When medical situations arise, you want to know that you have access … Read More
Top Primary Care Physicians
Hoag has recently expanded to serve the community and is proud to introduce our newest Primary Care Physicians. These physicians are currently accepting new patients and scheduling appointments. “I aim to be a resource to my patients and provide education. This results in a successful doctor-patient relationship that allows us to reach the patient’s health … Read More
Convenient Locations and State-of-the-Art Facilities
Where is Hoag? Wherever you need us. Orange County’s most trusted name in health care is also the most accessible. With two hospital campuses in Newport Beach and Irvine, 15 urgent care centers, 10 health & wellness centers and 400+ physician offices throughout the county, Hoag offers high-quality care where you need it, when you … Read More
Leading-Edge Technology
When describing their approach to patient care, Hoag’s renowned specialists like to refer to the “tools” in their “toolbox.” These tools include expertise and compassion, and the collaborative nature of Hoag’s institutes. Of course, sometimes “tools” literally mean tools. Hoag has invested in the most state-of-the-art technology available to give our patients the edge over … Read More
Lifelong Care, for Generations
Gina was born at Hoag more than 50 years ago, and though she spent much of her childhood bouncing around the country, she returned to Newport Beach right after high school to live with her grandmother. As a college student, Gina was her grandmother’s caregiver, taking her to doctor’s appointments, hospital visits and the occasional … Read More