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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

Golf legends return to Newport Beach Country Club for the 25th Hoag Classic Golf Tournament, March 4th to 8th, the title sponsor, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and presenting partners Konica Minolta and City National Bank announced. Six PGA TOUR Championship members of the World Golf Hall of Fame will battle one another in what has … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., February 4, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced it has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care and Obstetrics by the Women’s Choice Award®. This is the seventh consecutive year (2014 – 2020) that Hoag has received awards in these categories. “These awards not only reflect Hoag’s … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., February 3, 2020 — Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute recently expanded its ability to manage and treat complex aortic pathology with the launch of the Hoag Clinic for Marfan Syndrome and Related Conditions. Hoag is one of only two hospitals in California to offer these services to the specialized … Read More

Hoag Hospital recently received a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery accreditation from the Surgical Review Corp., an internationally recognized patient safety organization, according to a news release. The organization recognized Hoag for its 15,000 robotic surgeries, which were completed at its Newport Beach and Irvine campuses. “While robotics is still just one tool in … Read More

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., January 25, 2020 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today the opening of Hoag Health Center Foothill Ranch – a forward-thinking concept reimagining the way community health care is designed and delivered. The 45,000 square-foot facility clinically integrates health and wellness, merging the traditional – primary care, urgent care, specialty services, pediatrics, … Read More

If you work a desk job, you’re familiar with the aching back pain, stiff shoulders, and all-around discomfort that hits after you’ve been sitting for an extended period of time. Not only is it painful, but research shows that sitting for hours at a time can be harmful to your body and even increase your … Read More

Christian D’Angelo has Marfan syndrome, a genetic condition that affects the body’s connective tissue. Because connective tissue holds cells, organs and tissue together throughout the entire body, Marfan syndrome can cause serious complications involving the aorta and heart. Marfan syndrome has always played a huge role in Christian’s life. He was only 6-years-old when his … Read More

Female cardiologists are increasingly being tapped for leadership roles in major cardiology organizations, including, in 2020, the American College of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, the Heart Rhythm Society and others. Christine Albert, MD, MPH, is one of them. She is president-elect of the Heart Rhythm Society and founding chair of the newly established … Read More