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Many women experience complications during pregnancy. When we think about those complications, our minds immediately go to miscarriage, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or other physical ailments. But according to the American Psychological Association (APA), depression is actually the number one complication women experience during and post-pregnancy. Dr. Patricia De Marco, Medical Director of Hoag’s Maternal Mental … Read More

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian will step up its efforts to address youth mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, with After-School Program for Interventions and Resiliency Education (ASPIRE) program. Founded in Northern California in 2010, the program is designed for youth between the ages of 13 and 17 and helps them develop … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 26, 2018 — Newborns aren’t the only ones who need love and support. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian recently announced the launch of the Maternal Mental Health Program in hopes of helping new and expecting mothers overcome mental health challenges associated with hormonal changes before, during and after pregnancy. “Women are told … Read More

Registering to be an organ donor is one of the most selfless things a person can do. In a final act of kindness, organ donation gives complete strangers a second chance at life. It is one of the most extraordinary things to witness, and as we prepare for another Donate Life Awareness Month, I find … Read More

The Toshiba Classic made its highly anticipated return March 7 – 11, 2018, at Newport Beach Country Club. This year marked the 20-year anniversary of Hoag as the host and primary beneficiary. The crowd enjoyed an exciting victory by 55-year-old World Golf Hall of Fame member Vijay Singh who is a two-time PGA TOUR Champions … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 17, 2018 — Whether the underlying factors are social media influences, fear of failure in school or peer pressure, youths in Orange County and the nation are increasingly afflicted with severe depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and other mental health disorders — and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is stepping up efforts to … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 9, 2018 — After receiving a transformational gift, among the largest in Hoag history, from local entrepreneurs Mike and Lori Gray, Hoag announced that the site of Hoag Health Center Newport Beach has been named the Mike & Lori Gray Campus. “We are honored by the Gray’s generosity and support,” said … Read More

Somaya Ishaq’s family members didn’t understand: Why would she have her ovaries removed when she was 35 years old and healthy? Ishaq learned last year that she had a BRCA mutation, a genetic abnormality that puts her at an increased risk of cancer. She worried most about ovarian cancer, which her mother battled at a … Read More

Most women have a love-hate relationship with estrogen. Studies have shown high levels are at least partially to blame for premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, fibroids and even breast cancer. But when menopause hits and estrogen levels drop to an all-time low, women suffer from hot flashes, mood swings and bone loss. To top it off, as … Read More