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Project Wipeout Releases Educational Videos for Beach Safety Ahead of Annual Conference for First Responders
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 22, 2015 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today the launch of Project Wipeout’s new video series. The visual clips will serve as the newest ocean safety educational tool for the community and local lifeguard agencies. Project Wipeout was established to teach young people about the potential dangers that exist at … Read More
Published On: June 22, 2015
BBQ Favorites Make-Over
It’s summertime – time to enjoy outdoor activities and celebrations. Living with diabetes should NOT stop you from enjoying summer activities and barbeque favorites with your family and friends. Make smart food decisions, plan accordingly and create a well-balanced meal that helps keep your blood sugar level as close to normal as possible so you … Read More
Published On: June 21, 2015
Stay Cool with Diabetes Friendly Smoothies
Clean Breeze Smoothie Yield: 3 9oz serving Ingredients 1 small cucumber, chopped 2 ripe kiwis, peeled 1 cup ginger-flavored kombucha (see Tip) 1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves 6 ice cubes Preparation Combine cucumber, kiwis, kombucha, yogurt, cilantro and ice cubes in blender; blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Notes: Look … Read More
Published On: June 21, 2015
The Allen Diabetes Center Gives Continued Support To PADRE
In an unprecedented demonstration of commitment to diabetes care, Hoag, in partnership with CHOC and through CHOC, and the Pediatric Adolescent Diabetes Research Education (PADRE), is collaborating to ensure that all members of our community have timely access to expert diabetes prevention, care and education. Through CHOC Children’s Hospital and Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes … Read More
Published On: June 21, 2015
Gardening Leads to Heathier Eating Habits
The CDC states that 18% children aged 6-11 are obese, and estimates predict that 80% of children who are obese at age ten will remain obese into adulthood. At home, television advertising can have a detrimental influence on a child’s eating habits. However, we can counter that effect by providing educational programs that educate and … Read More
Published On: June 21, 2015
A Look at Two Studies Connecting Diabetes & Brain Function
Dr. Nadeau is an accomplished physician who brings extensive experience to the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center as Program Director, Dr. Kris V. Iyer Endowed Chair in Diabetes Care and Endocrinologist at Hoag Medical Group . While he has many areas of interest, the majority of his recent work, research, and lectures focus on … Read More
Published On: June 21, 2015
Peter and Ginny Ueberroth Donate $5 Million to Hoag Hospital Foundation to Establish an Endowed Chair in Women's Health in Honor of Allyson Brooks,
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 16, 2015 — Hoag Hospital Foundation today announced a $5 million gift from philanthropists Ginny and Peter Ueberroth to establish an endowed chair in honor of Dr. Allyson Brooks , Executive Medical Director of the Hoag Women’s Health Institute. The grant, awarded by the couple through the Peter and Virginia Ueberroth … Read More
Published On: June 16, 2015
Women's health care at Hoag gets $5 million 'pot of gold' from Ueberroth family
Dr. Allyson Brooks has big ideas for improving women’s health care at Hoag Hospital. Until recently, she just wasn’t sure how she’d pay for the path to make them a reality. “I’ve always been envious watching what others can do,” she said Monday. “Now, I’ll have my little pot of gold.” That “little pot of … Read More
Published On: June 16, 2015
Charity Spotlight: Gritty Up Fundraiser Nets $180,000 for John Wayne Cancer Foundation
GRIT Cycle has become known for giving back to the community, and on May 29 and 30, they did it in a big way with the second annual “Gritty Up” fundraising event to benefit the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. The fundraising event began on Friday, May 29, with the “Gritty Up” Kick-Off Party and silent … Read More
Published On: June 12, 2015
Commentary: Make sure your child is ready for the stressors of college
One of the most important things to remember about raising children is that you’re really raising adults. As high school seniors decide where to attend college, parents are starting to realize that all their hovering and hand holding may have done their teens a disservice. Can your kid manage her time effectively? Do his own … Read More
Published On: June 8, 2015