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Some things to contemplate during open enrollment
Ever have a “special” day, like when your kitchen wall is caved in by an errant truck? That's when you really find out how good your home insurance is. Traditional home policies do not cover maintenance, but are bought to protect against uncommon and often expensive episodes without thought as to who will fix things. … Read More
San Clemente Teen's Dying Wish Gave Life To 4 Others
SAN CLEMENTE (CBSLA.com) — A San Clemente teen’s dying wish meant many people could live. Connor Eckhardt’s parents are mourning his passing but also celebrating his legacy and the gifts he left others. They won’t be the only ones celebrating his selflessness. Eckhardt will be honored at the upcoming Tournament of Roses Parade’s on the … Read More
International fare can keep diabetics' blood sugar in check
Some have a misconception that dining with diabetes means bland, boring and overly restrictive. It doesn't have to be so. In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, I wanted to share how those living with diabetes can thoroughly enjoy dining out. Enticing internationally inspired cuisine that also keeps blood sugars in check is easy to … Read More
Why This California Hospital is a Model for Price and Quality Transparency
Its website discloses readmission rates, surgical site infections, and price. Everyone is calling for transparency in prices for health care services. If you could shop for health care services it is likely competition would improve quality and lower costs. But, as we all know too well, health care is not like shopping for computers, cars, … Read More
Hoag Hospital hires new executive
Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has named Patrick Anderson as its senior vice president and chief information officer. Anderson previously worked in a similar position for Ochsner Health System in Louisiana, where he led telemedicine efforts and other systems across a network of 25 hospitals. “We are pleased to welcome Patrick Anderson to Hoag and … Read More
Hoag campaign pledge to empower, innovate
For more than six decades, Hoag has fulfilled its promise to the community. Since our inception, we have vowed to provide the best in health care, enrich the lives of those we serve, and to do so with excellence. In committing to excellence, we also strive to achieve more — to continue to lead, innovate … Read More
Hoag Urgent Care Debuts in Aliso Viejo
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian opened Hoag Urgent Care Aliso Viejoon Sunday. Hoag Urgent Care Aliso Viejo will provide scheduled primary care appointments as well as urgent care services. This is Hoag’s eighth urgent care facility in Orange County, with other locations in Anaheim Hills; Huntington Beach; Huntington Harbour, Irvine (Woodbridge and Woodbury), Newport Beach; and … Read More
LA Doctor Treats Insomnia In Patients Through 6-Week 'Sleep School' Program
For scores of Americans, easing comfortably into sleep at night is a frustrating, exhausting dilemma. At times, falling asleep on demand is a certain impossibility. One local doctor claims he is helping these sleepless individuals, through a sleep school. Dr. Jay Puangco is the director of the Sleep Disorders Program in Newport Beach, and he … Read More
Delving Into The Science of Sleep in Search Of A Good Night's Rest
A good night’s sleep is not only deeply refreshing, but also good for your health. Sleep is a vital activity that allows our bodies and minds to regenerate and prepare for a new day. But too many Americans are going without enough sleep, setting them up for memory difficulties, weight gain and immune system deficiencies. … Read More
Hoag's Tree of Life ceremony honors organ donors
Devin and Veronica Eckhardt stood on a street corner in July 2014 to watch as a helicopter with their late son Connor's heart aboard departed from Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach. More than a year later, Veronica Eckhardt says that the light that shined brightly inside Connor — the one that made him a happy, … Read More