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Women Deserve to Prioritize Their Health — Without Guilt
Between careers, caregiving, households and everything in between, women often carry a heavy load. It’s easy to lose sight of personal health when you’re focused on everyone else’s needs. “All people can get bogged down in the busy day-to-day of life. Women, in particular, juggle so many responsibilities that can make it challenging to develop … Read More
Stroke: Minimizing Risks and Understanding Warning Signs
While stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability, 80 percent of strokes are preventable, said the program director of Hoag’s Stroke Program. Hoag is a national leader in treating stroke, which occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted or blocked, either by a blocked artery or … Read More
Hoag’s Commitment to Innovation Creates New Paths for Parkinson’s Treatment
Parkinson’s disease creates limits. This progressive neurodegenerative disorder leads to tremors, rigidity, and slow movements, which can impact a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks—such as walking up and down stairs, holding utensils, or tying their shoes. Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute is dedicated to removing those limits by creating innovative paths to care. The … Read More
FAQ: Hoag’s Contract Negotiations with Blue Shield
Updated June 13, 2025 After several months of negotiations with Blue Shield of California (Blue Shield), Hoag is pleased to announce we have reached a mutually beneficial agreement with commercial PPO and HMO and Medicare PPO plan. This means that all commercial HMO, PPO and Medicare PPO lines of business will remain contracted and there … Read More
Early Warning Signs of Oral Cancer: What You Need to Know
Take a minute to look inside your mouth. The lips, gums, tongue, cheeks, and the roof and floor of your mouth make up your oral cavity. Oral cancer begins when cells in any of these areas mutate and accumulate, forming a tumor. If left undetected, the cancer can grow and even spread to nearby lymph … Read More
Leading With Compassion and an Innovative Mindset: A conversation with Hoag OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Karamardian
Lisa M. Karamardian, MD, FACOG, Jeffrey M. Carlton Endowed Chair in Women’s Health, in honor of Dr. Anne M. Kent, has spent more than 25 years as one of Hoag’s beloved OB/GYNs. Below, she shares some of her favorite moments as a physician, her inspirations, and advice for those embarking on a similar path in … Read More
Protecting Your Mental Health During the Fertility Journey
Fertility challenges go beyond the empty nursery room walls. Those struggling to conceive often experience stress, guilt, feeling helpless and depression. Taking care of your mental health throughout the fertility journey is essential—and it is possible. Psychological support and counseling have been found to decrease the negative emotions associated with fertility challenges. “The desire to … Read More
Health Tips to Keep Golfers in the Swing of Things
Golf is a great way to stay healthy. Played outside with friends and plenty of walking, core work and strategizing, golf helps keep people physically, mentally and socially active. To stay in the swing of things, Hoag’s Sports Medicine specialists advise golfers to take care of their bodies on and off the green. “In many … Read More
Colon Cancer on the Rise in Younger Adults: Hoag Can Help
Once thought of as an “aging” disease, colon cancer cases have been steadily on the rise in younger people. It is now the third-leading cause of cancer deaths among adults under 50, an alarming fact that makes it more important than ever to understand your individual cancer risks, pay attention to lifestyle factors that might … Read More
Eating for Two: Nutrition Tips When Trying to Conceive
During pregnancy, women are typically advised to avoid alcohol, unpasteurized cheese, and less than 200mg of caffeine per day. What women might not know is that eating well is just as important pre-pregnancy as it is during pregnancy. “While there is no one-size-fits-all ‘fertility diet,’ diets high in folate, Vitamin B12 and Omega-3 fatty acids help … Read More