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Video Game 'Disorder' is a Real Thing, and Concern is Growing

Just when you thought it was OK to play violent video games like “Carmageddon” and “Manhunt” for endless hours, nanny state thinking wants to limit your Xbox activity. But it’s not about that last-century belief that gamers might turn into violent zombies. This time, the warnings are both sobering and serious. The World Health Organization … Read More
Published On: February 6, 2019

9 Heart Health Mistakes Women Make & How to Fix Them

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for women in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, there’s still a misconception that heart disease is a “man’s disease.” February is Heart Month, a perfect time to bring attention to the importance of cardiovascular health and learn more … Read More
Published On: February 4, 2019

What It's Like To: Be Free From Epilepsy

Chris Marten of Santa Ana turned his life around after brain surgery stopped his daily seizures. This is his story: From age 18 on, I was a ticking time bomb. That year, while driving, I had an epileptic seizure. Neurons in your brain misfire, sending wild signals to muscles and nerves. I lost consciousness for … Read More
Published On: February 1, 2019

For Most, the Flu is a Misery, not an Emergency

If you think that you might have the flu, don’t head to the emergency room at the first sign of fever. Emergency departments were created to handle emergencies – heart attacks, strokes, severe trauma, and other life-threatening emergencies. No matter how awful it feels, the flu typically doesn’t fall into this category – unless you … Read More
Published On: January 30, 2019

Hoag Experts Discuss Gaming & Device Addiction in Teens

Gaming and device addiction is becoming more common in teens. The World Health Organization recently recognized “gaming disorder” as a diagnosable condition. While the addiction is not the same as a chemical one via drugs or alcohol, it can cause similar psychological effects, such as irritability, depression, isolation and anxiety. Hoag invites the community to … Read More
Published On: January 25, 2019

We Have a Shot at Preventing Cervical Cancer

Many people think eradicating cancer is unattainable. But for cervical cancer, we are well on our way to doing just that. Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of death in women in the U.S. But we are on the cusp of vanquishing this disease thanks to regular pap screening and a vaccine that protects … Read More
Published On: January 25, 2019

Hoag First in OC to Offer Long-Term Implantable Continuous Glucose Monitoring System

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has become the first hospital in Orange County to offer a new state-of-the art sensor technology that monitors glucose values in adults with diabetes. Available to patients at the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag, the Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring System is the world’s first FDA-approved, long-term implantable glucose … Read More
Published On: January 25, 2019

What It's Like To: Get Rid of Cancer Before You Have It

When Somaya Ishaq of Irvine was told she had a 95 percent chance of getting ovarian cancer, she decided to be proactive. This is her story: We had two girls in two years. My husband and I planned on four kids. But I had complications after the birth of No. 2 in 2015. A year … Read More
Published On: January 24, 2019

Hoag Receives Women's Choice Awards for Excellence in Heart Care and Obstetrics

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., January 21, 2019 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced it has been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care and Obstetrics by the 2019 Women’s Choice Award®. This is the sixth consecutive year (2014 – 2019) that Hoag has received awards in these categories. “It’s an honor to … Read More
Published On: January 21, 2019

Hoag Stokes Fire Captain's Ambitious Rehab Goals

“People ask me, ‘How did you do it?’ And I always say, ‘Faith, family, friends and a lot of hard work,” he said. “Hoag bought in and really pushed me. I’m still getting better.”

Published On: January 21, 2019
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