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When my younger son was a junior in high school, his packed schedule left appallingly insufficient time for a basic human need:sleep. He was taking four advanced placement classes, played sports, and was co-captain of his school’s mock trial team, a training ground for future lawyers. His days began with a 6:55 a.m. “zero period,” … Read More

When all is said and done, when the last exclamation of “Sold!” rings out Saturday night at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, Paul Frechette will be left with a bittersweet feeling. The sweet part, of course, will be the conclusion of the Surfboards on Parade campaign, which aims to raise thousands of dollars for charity. … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – October 7, 2014 – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has received the 2014 Women’s Choice Award for being voted one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience by women. This distinction is the only award that identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on robust criteria that consider female patient satisfaction and … Read More

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – October 2, 2014 – Huntington Beach residents 55 and over are invited to attend a day of good times and good health on Wednesday, October 15 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Hoag Health Center Huntington Beach. The Hoag Senior Health Fair will feature free flu shots, medical screenings and … Read More

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for 17,000 cancers in women and 9,000 cancers in men every year. In the United States alone, over 4,000 women will die of the disease. It’s important to highlight that almost all of these dangerous, and sometimes fatal, cancers can be prevented with a vaccine. Vaccination against known viruses … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – May 29, 2014 – When the heart skips a beat in poetry and pop songs, it’s usually due to excitement and love. But when the heart beats abnormally in real life, the results can be deadly. To treat heart arrhythmias, or disturbances in the normal rhythm of the heartbeat, surgeons must … Read More

The now-infamous video of suspended Baltimore Raven’s running back Ray Rice beating his wife unconscious created a “shock and awe” reaction that has opened the public conversation about domestic violence. Unfortunately, that conversation has been misdirected. Instead of using this horrible situation as a wake-up call to the community about the need to band together … Read More

Felicia Coen has been married to her husband, Alvin, for 53 years. Yet every day that passes, she feels like she’s losing the love of her life. Alvin Coen, a three-time mayor of Huntington Beach and a local lawyer, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2010. For the past several months, his overall state has … Read More

As an adult, there are three vaccines you should be aware of and discuss with your doctor. Pertussis Booster Vaccine This is a vaccine to prevent whooping cough. It turns out that the series of shots we all received as a child, did not prove to give us a lifetime of immunity like we thought. … Read More

The information is out there. According to the Public Health Reports from Washington D.C.,“the strongest evidence suggests that physical activity and exercise probably alleviate some symptoms associated with mild to moderate depression. The evidence also suggests that physical activity and exercise might provide a beneficial adjunct for alcoholism and substance abuse programs; improve self-image, social … Read More