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FluxWear Seeks to Alleviate Chronic Pain via Hat
Photo by OCBJ Santa Ana-based FluxWear, a wearable tech company, said that it will partner with Hoag and Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) to conduct clinical trials of its neuromodulation hat device, dubbed Shift. The company anticipates enrolling 150 participants starting mid-October. FluxWear launched the latest version of Shift commercially on its website in … Read More
Hoag Hospital 2023
THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE IS HERE TODAY! Hoag’s unrivaled investment in groundbreaking clinical research and state-of-the-art technologies, combined with relentless recruitment of best-in-class physicians to guide these innovations ensure that no one needs to leave Orange County to receive the most advanced health care. Hoag is shaping the future of medicine. Right here in … Read More
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hoag encourages women to maintain their breast health through three key steps: Understand “your normal.” Understanding how your breasts look and feel normally will help you identify changes which may be signs of breast cancer. Speak with your physician if you notice certain changes in your breasts. Know … Read More
Hoag Hospital Foundation to host Second Annual H.E.R. Summit
Hoag Hospital Foundation has announced their second annual H.E.R. Summit by Hoag at VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa, on Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. This year’s event presents an enriching program filled with captivating conversations that explore the depths of women’s mental and sexual health, as well as the secrets … Read More
5 Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Back Pain Now
Chronic back pain is more than, well, a pain. It can be disabling, affecting a person’s ability to work and interfering with their quality of life. It can also be managed in part through lifestyle changes. “Even small alterations to your diet, exercise regime and sleep can help you manage chronic back pain,” said Charles … Read More
Understand Your Risk & Take Control: The Significance of Preparation and Prevention When it Comes to Breast & Ovarian Cancer
Preparation and prevention are essential when it comes to your health. The Hoag Breast & Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program specializes in the management and care for women who have tested positive for a genetic mutation that increases their risk of breast, ovarian and/or uterine cancer. “Hoag’s Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program is delivering on … Read More
The ‘Power of VR’ Shows its Worth Across Multiple Specialties
Virtual reality made significant improvements in patient experiences. It has turned resistors at Hoag Hospital into champions, says Thomas Hutchinson, executive director of digestive health and experiential reality, and neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Louis. By: Healthcare IT News
What to Know about the Cancer that Claimed Jimmy Buffett
Image from Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP This weekend, we lost a beloved musical icon who came to represent a sun-soaked subculture. When Jimmy Buffett lost his four-year battle against Merkel cell carcinoma, the “Margaritaville” singer’s final act was to shed light on this rare and aggressive form of skin cancer. “If caught early, Merkel cell carcinoma has … Read More
Health and Wellness In Your 70s and Beyond
Four O.C. medical experts offer advice and suggest preventive measures for taking care of body, mind, and spirit in every decade. Here they focus on specifics for those in their 70s. Exercise “This is when we’re really concerned with mobility and balance. You hear about people falling quite a bit. Balance requires practice. You have … Read More
New South OC Health Center Celebrated During Community Event
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — A new health center opened its doors in south Orange County, and residents flocked to the grand opening celebration of Hoag Health Center Dove Canyon on Saturday, Aug. 26. At the grand opening celebration, residents toured the new campus and enjoyed a meet and greet with Professional Golf Association star … Read More