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What to look for in moles and beauty marks:  Asymmetry – Growths in which one half doesn’t match the other half.  Borders – Irregular borders with edges that are ragged, notched or blurred.  Color – Pigmentation that’s not uniform; with shades of tan, brown and black present. Dashes of red, white and blue may add … Read More

Over dinner, Sonia Jamin’s dad cried tears of joy. When Sonia revealed she was pregnant with her second child, her father was so moved that he wept, laughed and bought wine for the entire restaurant. The following morning found her dad crying again. This time, though, he was terrified. “The next call he gets from … Read More

A transformative $50 million gift from the late Newport Beach philanthropist Richard Pickup will change the course of memory and cognitive disorders care at Hoag and nationwide. Richard, who passed away earlier this year, helped shape the course of health care with his longtime support of Hoag neurosciences. Plans for a dedicated Richard H. Pickup … Read More

People as young as 20 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a disease once associated exclusively with older adults. While researchers try to unravel the cause of this troubling trend, oncologists at Hoag are educating young people about their risks, and about how to identify and avoid the disease. Hoag is also spreading a message … Read More

Health care is changing, and patients throughout Southern California are looking to Hoag for a robust range of world-class services that are both specialized and comprehensive. To meet the diverse needs of Orange County’s growing communities, Hoag is considering every aspect of the patient experience, from personalized care to the way spaces look and how … Read More

Since May 2022, Hoag Compass has delivered hybrid virtual/physical care directly to patients from the comfort of their own homes. Patients can book appointments for any of their health care needs, while benefiting from the same high caliber of comprehensive care and medical expertise that Hoag offers. From the onset, Hoag Compass has been pioneering … Read More

Hoag’s dedicated supporters are taking a page out of their beneficiary’s playbook – and seeing inspired results. Just as Hoag’s medical experts provide superior comprehensive care by collaborating with their partners across every discipline, a group of local philanthropists are coalescing around their shared vision of excellence. The Hoag Innovators group was launched in 2017 … Read More

Chronic headaches can be unsettling and create fears of more serious conditions, such as a brain tumor. The reality, however, is that the likelihood of a headache signaling a brain tumor is extremely low. In fact, most headaches are completely unrelated to cancer. It’s still a good idea to seek medical attention if you encounter … Read More

Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting, understanding the best treatment options for a torn meniscus is helpful for maintaining an active lifestyle on and off the court. Patient injuries often occur after they made an uncoordinated movement, their bodies were tired after playing for long periods of time, or their form was … Read More

Osteoporosis is a common bone disease characterized by reduced bone density and strength, leading to an increased risk of fractures. It occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone or both. This imbalance disrupts the normal bone remodeling process, resulting in bones becoming porous and brittle. Osteoporosis often develops silently over … Read More