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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

​NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – June 4, 2014 – Hoag Hospital Foundation has received a $1 million gift from grateful patient James Emmi and his wife Catherine, of Corona del Mar, who have supported the hospital every year since 1976. “Twenty-five years of teaching kindergarten tugs at my heart and makes me want to give back,” … Read More

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – June 30, 2014 – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is teaming up with the Los Angeles Angels to host the first Strike Out Stroke Day on July 5, 2014. During the Angels vs. Astros game, leaders from Hoag, St. Joseph Health, Angels Baseball, Genetech and the Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp will … Read More

David Millett, M.D., Ph.D., named program director of Hoag Epilepsy Program ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – June 26, 2014 – Hoag is thrilled to welcome Dr. David Millett as the new director of the Epilepsy Program beginning July 1. An accomplished neurologist who specializes in epileptology, Dr. Millett brings his extensive experience in building the epilepsy … Read More

Hoag Blood Donor Services is excited to partner with Music Saves Lives and is an official MSL donation site for the 2014 Vans Warped Tour. Each donor who mentions the code MSL will receive a VIP upgrade voucher for the Vans Warped Tour concert at The Pomona Fairplex on June 20, 2014 or Sleep Train … Read More