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Hoag Performs First Robotic Prostatectomy in Southern California
IRVINE, Calif., March 10, 2020 — Hoag Hospital Irvine today became the first in Southern California to perform a robotic prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer, using the new da Vinci single port (SP) system, a cutting-edge robotic-assisted technology that few hospitals in the world have yet acquired. “We have the privilege of being … Read More
Published On: March 11, 2020
Hoag Becomes One of the First Hospitals in the Nation to Offer Minimally-Invasive Robotic Surgery for Epilepsy
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 9, 2020 — The Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag became one of the first hospitals in the nation to obtain and use the Medtronic Stealth Autoguide Robotic Platform to treat epileptic seizures and the first hospital in the world to perform minimally invasive brain biopsy using this technology. The highly … Read More
Published On: March 9, 2020
Hoag Receives Highest Nursing Credential with Prestigious Magnet Recognition
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has again attained Magnet recognition for its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. As part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program, this voluntary credentialing program is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. “Magnet recognition is a tremendous honor and is an incredible … Read More
Published On: March 2, 2020
Walk for Victory at TeWinkle Park Honored Rare Disease Day
Having a rare genetic disease that you share with about one in 5,000 people could be isolating. But Christian D’Angelo feels like part of a community. His team at Hoag Health Network — doctors, nurses, specialists and staff from the Heart and Vascular Institute — will join him Saturday for the Southern California Walk for … Read More
Published On: February 28, 2020
Hoag Launches Research Study to Identify More People at Increased Genetic Risk for Colorectal Cancer
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., February 25, 2020 — Hereditary colorectal cancer is as common as hereditary breast cancer, but there’s far less attention around it. Early detection of increased risk for hereditary colorectal cancer through genetic testing provides patients opportunities to prevent cancer or detect it early. In a new research study to determine whether more … Read More
Published On: February 25, 2020
Oral Cancer Survivor Creates Food Guide to Give Others Hope
“I am grateful to share my food recovery journey,” he said. “The effect of talking with people who have said this guide has given them hope, it’s one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”
Published On: February 21, 2020
Investment in Crohn’s Disease Gives Patient Comfort and Hope
“I feel like I have the best on my team,” Jason said. “I feel confident in her and in Hoag. Having Dr. Hwang and Dr. Yu, signals to me that Hoag is investing in the care of people in Orange County who have Crohn’s. It’s an opportunity for Hoag to help a lot of people.”
Published On: February 21, 2020
How Artificial Intelligence Will Affect Brain Surgery
Brain surgery is getting smarter. The journal Nature Medicine recently published a study that found a new imaging technique that allows pathologists to diagnose brain tumors faster and more accurately than ever before. The study focused on Invenio Imaging technology’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) in making accurate diagnoses. So, will computers replace doctors? That’s … Read More
Published On: February 21, 2020
A Cardiologist's Advice to Women: How to Keep Your Heart Healthy and Happy
One of the most important things to understand about heart health is that a woman’s needs change over time. Risk factors for heart disease like high blood pressure and high cholesterol can become more important as a woman ages. Hypertension and high cholesterol are not things we may feel. This is why hypertension is called … Read More
Published On: February 20, 2020
Robotic Surgery Milestones for Hoag
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian completed its 15,000th robotic surgery and received a special designation, officials announced on Jan. 29. The local facility is one of the only hospitals in the nation to complete this volume of robotic surgery, according to officials. Hoag also recently received a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery designation from Surgical … Read More
Published On: February 18, 2020