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It works. It's more effective than last year's. And really it doesn't hurt that much. So if you're still on the fence about getting your flu shot, you've run out of excuses. The flu is one of the more-vexing viruses we deal with as physicians — a sometimes-fatal disease that is preventable with vaccines and … Read More

A couple that found love in a very unlikely place has defied the odds after both were diagnosed with one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer. Cindy Godshall and Mark Franklin were strangers when they both were diagnosed at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach. “I had my brain tumor on my right side,” explains … Read More

During my pregnancy, “Congratulations” was nearly always followed by, “Get ready.” Sometimes a mom offered this wisdom as if she truly wanted me to emotionally prepare for the joy that becoming a mom would bring, which I later learned is impossible to prepare for. Most of the time, the advice felt more like a warning … Read More

​NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., November 30, 2015 — Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute has been selected by Cleveland Clinic as a West Coast location for the Brain and Body program provided through The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA). The goal of The Trust is to provide transitioning players with support to help ensure success off the field … Read More

Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has been named one of the nation's top 50 cardiovascular hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, a healthcare data firm. The hospital is one of two California medical centers to make the list. The list recognizes hospitals that outperformed their peers in inpatient and extended care, clinical process, efficiency and cost … Read More

Becker’s Hospital Review has named Hoag to the 2015 edition of its list, “100 hospitals and health systems with great neurosurgery and spine programs.” The organizations on this year’s list are remarkable leaders in neurosciences, providing treatment for patients with various brain and spine conditions. To develop this list, the Becker’s Hospital Review selected hospitals … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., November 20, 2015​​ — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has been named one of the nation’s “50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals” by Truven Health Analytics, a leading provider of information and solutions that seek to improve the cost and quality of health care. Hoag was one of only two California community hospitals to make … Read More

Ever have a “special” day, like when your kitchen wall is caved in by an errant truck? That's when you really find out how good your home insurance is. Traditional home policies do not cover maintenance, but are bought to protect against uncommon and often expensive episodes without thought as to who will fix things. … Read More

SAN CLEMENTE (CBSLA.com) — A San Clemente teen’s dying wish meant many people could live. Connor Eckhardt’s parents are mourning his passing but also celebrating his legacy and the gifts he left others. They won’t be the only ones celebrating his selflessness. Eckhardt will be honored at the upcoming Tournament of Roses Parade’s on the … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., November 13, 2015 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced Patrick Anderson as senior vice president and chief information officer. In his new role, Anderson will lead the optimization of the IT department/services, and of Hoag’s clinical and business systems. Anderson joins Hoag having served most recently as the senior vice president … Read More