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Hoag Hospital Newport Beach (Calif.) performed its 10,000th robotic surgery using the da Vinci system. Here’s what you should know. 1. Gynecologic oncologist Lisa Abaid, MD, performed the milestone surgery removing a benign cyst. 2. Hoag began performing robotic surgeries in 2004. In total, Hoag has 42 surgeons and 80-plus nurses and surgical technicians in … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 30, 2018 — Hoag Hospital Newport Beach recently joined a small and accomplished group of hospitals to complete its 10,000th robotic surgery using the da Vinci® System. The distinction is not only a milestone for the hospital; it also underscores the significant growth of minimally invasive surgery. A decade ago, a … Read More

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 that the birth of their babies should … Read More

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