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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Top Care in Orange County
Renowned specialists from around the country are increasingly making Hoag their professional home, which means you don’t need to travel to find the sophisticated, specialized care you need. It has already come to you. Hoag recently became one of only 429 hospitals out of more than 6,000 nationwide and the only hospital in Orange County … Read More
World-Class Cancer Care
From our leading-edge Molecular Therapy and Imaging Program and groundbreaking work in genomic medicine, to our advanced clinical trials and innovative technology, and dermatologic surgery, as part of Hoag’s Melanoma Program, Hoag strives to make cancer more preventable, treatable and beatable for patients. “Our patients drive us to seek out the most advanced therapies and … Read More
Hoag’s Comprehensive Maternal Care
When women in Orange County consider starting a family, many choose a doctor based on their affiliation with Hoag. It’s easy to see why. Hoag offers the most patient-centric birthing experience in Orange County. Hoag is also here for the things that few expecting moms can plan for. At her regular six-month prenatal appointment, Jessica … Read More
Q: What can I do to prevent bladder cancer? Are there new treatments on the horizon?
A: Bladder cancer is a common cancer affecting approximately 80,000 individuals in the United States yearly. Risk factors for bladder cancer include smoking, exposure to certain workplace chemicals and toxins, age (commonly diagnosed over the age of 55), chronic bladder infections as well as a family history of bladder cancer. Bladder cancer can often begin … Read More
Q: Am I a candidate for an artificial disc in my neck?
A: The cervical disc is an extraordinary structure that enables us to move our necks with tremendous range and versatility, so when one (or more) of them stops working normally or develops a ‘bulge,’ it can halt us in our tracks. When the bulge hits a nerve, it can cause terrible shooting pain from the … Read More
Q: What should I expect at my first mammogram?
A: A screening mammogram is a low dose X-ray exam that takes images of the breast to detect breast cancer early. Mammograms have been shown in numerous studies to save lives. Most women should get their first annual mammogram beginning at age 40 and a doctor’s order is no longer required to schedule the screening. … Read More
Q: What is the mind-gut connection and why is it so important to good health?
A: It’s a unique communication network between our brain and digestive tract that influences our state of well-being. In essence, our emotions—how we think and feel— impact our gut health and performance. Think about a marathon runner nervous to start a race who urgently needs to run to the bathroom. The opposite is also true. … Read More
Ways to Access High Quality Care for Your Child
Parents want to provide the best for their kids and health care should not be an exception. Hoag Medical Group (HMG) pediatrics provide several ways for parents to receive the high-quality care. their child deserves in a way that works best for them. Our pediatricians enjoy seeing their patients face-to-face in the office and this … Read More
Center of Excellence in Continence Care for Women
Becoming the first hospital on the West Coast to earn dual accreditation as a Center for Excellence in Continence Care for Women, Hoag was recognized by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) and National Association for Continence (NAFC) for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety. “Hoag is among the best nationally and is dedicated … Read More
Comprehensive, Preventive Approach to Spine Health Sets Hoag Apart
At the Hoag Spine Center in Newport Beach, one call delivers it all. The board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeons at Hoag Spine Center, part of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute, consistently deliver cutting-edge surgical treatment options, including spinal navigation – not unlike using GPS in your car — and robot-assisted surgery. Many times, however, some of the … Read More