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The mission of Hoag’s Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center is to make a difference by improving the quality of life for all people living with diabetes or at risk of diabetes, through prevention, early detection, prompt care, education and support. The Allen Diabetes Center provides comprehensive services for adults and children with diabetes, including … Read More

Diabetes and Dementia are two diseases that are on the rise and are becoming more common. While the growing older can bring about a natural decline in brain function, people with diabetes may have the added challenge of increased risk of developing dementia. Doctors and researchers are finding the connection between the diseases to be … Read More

Becker’s Hospital Review has named the following hospitals to the 2014 edition of “100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs.” These hospitals are leading the way in terms of quality patient care, cancer outcomes and research. The following hospitals have all received recognition from several reputable ranking agencies, including U.S. News & World … Read More

​IRVINE, Calif. –July 14, 2014 – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and Hoag Family Cancer Institute today are excited to announce the opening of the Hoag Infusion Center in Irvine, in the medical building connected to Hoag Hospital Irvine. The new Infusion Center is located at 16300 Sand Canyon Ave, Suite 504. The center, which is … Read More

For some of us, heart disease begins when we’re still in diapers. That may sound a bit dramatic but thanks to the complexities of cellular biology, some of us start to experience the weathering effects of arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, while we are infants. By the time we have a heart attack, stroke … Read More

Last Saturday, two-time stroke survivor and Newport Beach resident Michelle Wulfestieg, 32, threw out the first pitch at Angel’s Stadium as part of the “Strike Out Stroke Day,” a partnership between the Angels and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian intended to raise awareness about the signs of stroke and the urgency of treatment. Wulfestieg is Executive … Read More

You’ve heard the expression, “It’s not about quantity, it’s about quality?” Well, when it comes to sleep, it’s about both. A lot of us know that we need about eight hours of sleep to function properly. What you might not know is that taking sleeping pills to achieve those necessary hours doesn’t do you much … Read More

Whom should you trust with your back surgery, a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon? When you require something as complicated as spinal surgery, it is important to choose the right doctor and the right program. Neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons have historically competed, with each specialty claiming superior training for the complexity of spinal surgery. Well, … Read More

The major research article that was published just this past April showed evidence that eating 7 servings of fruits and vegetables reduced mortality from heart disease and cancer by 42%. The hardest part about eating more vegetables is they are not easy to eat on-the-go. The following are ways that executives have found work best … Read More

Patients who come through the program often say, “I know I should be eating more fruits and vegetables.” That tells me the health industry in the U.S. has been sending a clear message that Americans are not eating sufficient fruits and vegetables. So I ask back, “How much more should you be eating?” Rarely do … Read More