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Surfers’ Radical Safety: 6 Tips to Avoid Traumatic Injury
The award-winning Hoag Spine Center has a message for surfers: “We hope never to meet you, but if you do get injured in the ocean, we’re here for you.” “Most neck and spinal cord injuries at the beach are caused by an ocean wave forcing your neck and spine into harmful, unnatural positions,” said Director … Read More
Allyson Brooks – Filling Gaps in Women’s Health Care
Allyson Brooks is continuing to address the gaps in women’s healthcare she witnessed as an obstetrician and gynecologist. The executive director and chief quality officer at Hoag Women’s Health Institute—a unit of the Newport Beach hospital that’s one of the country’s higher-rated women’s health systems—recently oversaw the launch of Hoag’s Postpartum+ program, which allows new mothers … Read More
From Paralysis to World Record Holder Marathoner
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Two decades ago, Beth Sanden suffered her first spinal injury while preparing for the Boston Marathon and the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii. Sanden was going downhill, going 45 to 50 mph on a bike, when she slid over broken asphalt and flipped over. “My spinal cord was like an accordion,” she … Read More
Health and Wellness In Your 60s
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 60s. Skin “The main concern with patients in their 60s and beyond is starting to see more of a lack of hydration and declined moisture … Read More
Health and Wellness In Your 50s
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 50s. Mental Wellness “During this time, the default social network used to be meeting the parents of your children’s friends. That doesn’t happen anymore. Now … Read More
Health and Wellness In Your 40s
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 40s. Diet and Gut Health “When we hit our 40s, things start to be painful. We’re starting to feel the wear and tear that we’ve … Read More
How to Prepare for Your Mammogram
At Hoag, we encourage you to take an active role in your breast health. A mammogram is an essential step of a women’s health journey. A mammogram is a low dose X-ray exam that takes images of the breast to detect breast cancer early. Knowing what to expect at your mammogram may help calm your … Read More
The Real Scoop About IBD in Young Adults
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a gastrointestinal disorder that causes pain or discomfort, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, is increasing among young adults. For some young adults, the symptoms are annoying or embarrassing. For others, they’re debilitating – interfering with sports, social events and school. Why does IBD strike so many young adults? “When it … Read More
The Importance of Nutrition While Breastfeeding
Nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting both the health of a breastfeeding mother and the growth and development of her baby. It is also important to remember each woman’s birth story is different, so determining the correct nutrition needs for you is the first step. One constant no matter your birthing journey is your … Read More
Ouch! What you Need to Know About Kidney Stones
One in 10 people will develop kidney stones at some point in their lives, and when they do, there’s a good chance they’ll tell you about it. Kidney stones mean pain. Yelp-out-loud pain. Pain that can land you in the hospital. Luckily, Hoag’s expert urology department is here to help treat patients’ kidney stones through … Read More