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Q. What is sleep apnea and what are the treatment options? A. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a potentially life-threatening sleep disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep. While sleeping, our mouth’s swallowing muscles relax more than they do during waking hours. This doesn’t cause problems for most people, but for … Read More

Q. When should I consider hip or knee replacement? A. Knee or hip pain associated with walking or other weightbearing activities may be a sign that you are developing arthritis. In the hip, pain is most common in the groin, but can also be in the lateral hip, buttock or thigh. Knee pain can be … Read More

Best Maternity Facility Hoag Hospital Newport Beach A leader in women’s health, Hoag’s state-of-the-art facilities and around-the-clock support deliver everything new moms and babies need. With more than 200,000 babies born to date, Hoag offers comprehensive family-centered care to support women through all stages of pregnancy and delivery. In December 2020, Hoag expanded its renowned … Read More

A hospital janitor inspired people who might never have noticed him. Phillip Ingram’s job is to make sure the meeting rooms are clean at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach. He walks the halls smiling at people who have no idea that he’s the guy who came up with the inspiring idea. Ingram is a smiler. … Read More

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian plans to bring greater convenience and choice to expecting mothers at its new birthing center in Irvine. The Newport Beach-based hospital system unveiled the Fudge Family Birthing Suites at Hoag Hospital Irvine during a virtual grand opening event on Dec. 10. The 31,600-square-feet facility, financed in part by a reported $4 … Read More

“After a year, I sent Dr. Louis a thank you note,” Bernd said. “He told me I made his day. I told him, ‘You made my year.’”

“I’m blessed and Hoag’s blessed to have Dr. Ozgur,” Ann said. “He’s changed my life.”

“In the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic, getting a flu shot has never been more important. Many people are staying indoors, wearing a mask, and washing their hands frequently. In this environment, patients ask me, “With all this social distancing, do I really need a flu shot this year?” The answer is unequivocally, “Yes!” Even … Read More

Five minutes of meditation a day changed my life. As a result I have been able to gain more control over my mind and thought processes in order to change my mindset, and, in turn, change my life. Through this change, I was empowered to make the transition towards greater self-love and clarity from within. … Read More

A 46-year-old father said COVID-19 nearly killed him, but he’s now on the road to recovery and said he hopes to be home by Christmas. “I’ve been having breathing issues since the minute I came in here,” Jeffrey Sherman said Wednesday from his room at Hoag Hospital where he’s been isolated since Dec. 15. “And … Read More