Lung Cancer Survivor Feels Connected to Hoag
“I was impressed with his expertise with robotic surgery,” she said. “I thought, ‘This is good. I can stay right here and be treated at Hoag.’”
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Hoag Cancer Patient Goes from “Nervous Talking” to Inspirational
“I feel very lucky,” Virginia said. “Everyone at Hoag was just awesome.”
Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Patient ‘Good as New’
For several years, Mike Barnes was told by internist William Fukuda, M.D. that he had a heart murmur that might later require intervention. Under the advice of Dr. Fukuda, Barnes sought expert input from cardiologist Carey O’Bryan, M.D. to help monitor his heart health. Dr. O’Bryan told him that he had a failing aortic valve … Read More
Robert Blayden Calls TAVR 'A Gift'
When Robert Blayden thinks about the circumstances of his valve replacement surgery – the timing, the hospital, the physicians – it’s as though the stars aligned. “I think about it every once in a while,” said Robert, 82. “What a gift I received.” Robert was part of a clinical trial at Hoag last year to … Read More
After 10 Years, David Feels His TAVR Procedure Was a Lucky Break
Some might question why David Smith considers himself lucky. A Vietnam vet who had been exposed to the carcinogen Agent Orange, David battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma with treatments that likely exacerbated his hereditary heart condition. A diagnosis of hemolytic anemia a few years later ensured that, should he ever need major surgery, the results could be … Read More
ASPIRE Program Helps Teens and Families Cope with Mental Health
“She could still go to school and be part of this program. I liked that she was going to receive therapeutic help and that the psychiatric care was packaged into it. On top of it, was the family program content. It was all the care she needed.”
Stu News Publisher Has a New Appreciation for Hoag
Tom Johnson, publisher of Stu News Newport, has long been a supporter of Hoag. He has twice chaired the 552 Club, a community-based group of volunteers and donors. He serves on a philanthropic committee that supports Hoag nurses. And he has been a supporter of the Hoag Classic practically since the PGA-TOUR golf tournament first … Read More
Hoag Rehabilitation Services Helps Police Offer
The progress from where I was to where I am now, is a huge motivator to keep going.
Grateful Patient Works to "Pay it Forward"
“Dr. Schrage was like a godsend to me, someone who could finally provide me with the help that I so desperately needed. After my first consultation with Dr. Schrage, I knew she was the right medical professional for me.”
After 70 Years of Pain, Surgery Has Marlene Kelley Dancing Again
“Dr. Ozgur is my sweetheart,” said Marlene. “He’s given me my life back.”
Hoag Stokes Fire Captain's Ambitious Rehab Goals
“People ask me, ‘How did you do it?’ And I always say, ‘Faith, family, friends and a lot of hard work,” he said. “Hoag bought in and really pushed me. I’m still getting better.”