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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
Hoag Named One of Top 50 Hospitals for Ninth Year
Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach was recently named one of America’s 50 best hospitals by Healthgrades.com. Hoag has received the distinction for nine consecutive years and is the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 50. To view the original Daily Pilot article, please click here.
Published On: February 13, 2020
Early Birds May Get the Worm but are Night Owls Actually the Ones Who are Wealthy and Wise?
I am a night owl. Anyone who knows me is well aware of this fact. My husband, an early bird-type whose brain doesn’t function well past 9 p.m., but is annoyingly chipper around the time the sun rises, has learned the hard way not to try to engage me in any meaningful conversation before 9 … Read More
Published On: February 12, 2020
Hoag Named One of America's 50 Best Hospitals™ for 2020 by Healthgrades
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., February 12, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has once again been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals™ for 2020. Hoag has received this designation for nine consecutive years – 2012-2020 – and remains the only Orange County hospital in the Top 50 and Top 100. “As one … Read More
Published On: February 12, 2020
Cervical Cancer Guidelines Leaves Women Confused About Annual Pelvic Exams
There is good news and bad news in the world of women’s health. The good news is that women do not need annual Pap smears. The bad news is that, upon hearing the good news, many women incorrectly assume they no longer need annual pelvic exams, either. Historically, Pap smears were performed annually, and during … Read More
Published On: February 11, 2020
Surf Photographer Learns Valuable Lesson on Water Safety
“I emailed him 20 questions, and within 40 minutes he had answers to every single question,” Jason said. “Dr. Mehta is a champion.”
Published On: February 5, 2020