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Orange County’s First Hospital with an Emergency Department for Expectant Mothers NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – August 27, 2014 – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian debuted a four-room Obstetrics Emergency Department (OB-ED) in its Newport Beach location earlier this year to provide continuity of care and quick treatment for pregnant women over 16 weeks of gestation. The … Read More

Robin Williams’ suicide is a tragedy that broke the hearts of his family and friends and an entire nation. But with the stunning revelation that the famous comedian had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the actor’s death is particularly hard felt in the Parkinson’s community. In the first few days after Williams’ widow revealed … Read More

Newport Beach Philanthropy Grants $250,000 in Seed Money for Hoag NICU Telemedicine Program NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – August 21, 2014 – From tiny preemies with underdeveloped lungs to term babies born critically ill, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurtures the most vulnerable and fragile patients to health. But the days, weeks … Read More

If you have high cholesterol and you are not taking statins, it is time to make a doctor’s appointment. Recently, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association presented new guidelines for the prevention of heart attack and stroke that greatly widen the net of people who could benefit from statin therapy. Statins … Read More

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian hired Dr. David Millett as director of its epilepsy program. The neurologist previously directed epilepsy programs at LAC-USC Medical Center and Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – August 5, 2014 – Sometimes HB needs a little TLC: From surfers getting injured at the break of dawn to young parents caring for a sick child late at night to active seniors taking a spill on the weekend, Huntington Beach is a community that is constantly on the move – … Read More

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – August 4, 2014 – St. Joseph Hoag Health and CHOC Children’s announced this morning that they will form an accountable care organization (ACO), bringing together outstanding health care providers throughout Orange County. With this announcement, CHOC and St. Joseph Hoag Health will ensure integrated health care delivery, serving all generations of … Read More

Diabetes during pregnancy can affect both mother and unborn child. In order to ensure a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby, it is essential to carefully manage diabetes during pregnancy. “Women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who are contemplating pregnancy need to plan ahead,” says Sheri Yates, MSN, nurse practitioner, manager and board … Read More

Busy parents might find that between work, sports schedules, homework, playdates and school, snacks might make life a little easier. But, finding healthy snacks that your entire family will enjoy can be challenging. Try to avoid processed sugary snacks. Fruits make good snacks if you know portion sizes and limit snacks to one to two … Read More

Written by Jeff Dai, PharmD Candidate; Tanya H. Khamis, PharmD Candidate; David Q. Pham, PharmD, BCPS, CDE Jeff Dai and Tanya Khamis are from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy in Pomona, California. Dr. David Pham is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Western University of Health Sciences as well as a … Read More