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Commentary: Don't waste the final moments
Seven weeks before he died, my father gathered my mother and us four children for a conversation at his home. His battle with multiple myeloma was clearly being lost. Compression fractures in his spine had shrunk his 6-foot-1 frame to 5-foot-8. He had lost 40 pounds and the use of one eye. He was diagnosed … Read More
Talking about pelvic problems is the first step
If you’re experiencing pelvic floor problems such as involuntary loss of urine or pain in your delicate areas, you’re not alone. Women don’t want to talk about incontinence or pain, but if you’ve worked up the courage to talk to someone about it, the odds are you’ve probably heard the phrase, “Just do your Kegels.” … Read More
Hoag Breast Center Honored for Excellence
Newport Beach’s Hoag Breast Center was recently recognized as a “Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence,” and is encouraging the community to be proactive during Breast Cancer Awareness Month by partaking in local events, the hospital announced Wednesday. Hoag Breast Center’s recognition was made by the National Quality Measures for Breast Center Program, an internet … Read More