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Wednesday, July 3, 2013 by Mary D’ Avila, Guest Columnist for the Orange County Register We all know a healthy diet hinges on an average of seven servings of fruits and vegetable a day. What people don’t realize, though, is that they’re supposes to eat those fruits and veggies. Just as ketchup should not, under … Read More

​​Newport Beach, Calif., July 2, 2013 – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has been awarded a $450,000 grant to continue helping residents maintain a health brain for life, through its Orange County Vital Brain Aging Program, officials announced. The Orange County Vital Brain Aging Program (Vital Brain Program), launched in 2010, recently received its second UniHealth … Read More

The American Diabetes Association estimates that nearly 26 million Americans live with diabetes. Recognizing that Orange County is deeply affected by this fast growing chronic diseases, the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag offers educational and support services designed specifically to meet the needs of your patients with diabetes and their families through … Read More

In an effort to reach and offer support to every individual with diabetes in our community, the Allen Diabetes Center created Sweet Life – a free community education and support program. The Sweet Life program offers classes focused on diabetes technology, exercise, weight and nutrition management. Sweet Life gives an educational and support overview and … Read More

Mary and Dick Allen were thrilled to be spending the Christmas holidays with their daughter Jennifer, son-in-law Kevin and their two young children, 2½-year-old Hannah and 7-month-old Jake. That winter Mary remembered that Hannah had been fighting a persistent cold and she looked very thin compared to the chubby 2-year-old she was used to seeing. … Read More

Newport Beach, Calif. (June 11, 2013) —Hoag Hospital Foundation’s 552 Club announced it will host its longstanding annual summer event, now called the Summer Movie Classic, at The Hangar in Costa Mesa at the Orange County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 5 p.m. The event will feature tastings from more than 30 of … Read More

As the Exercise Physiologist for Hoag Executive Health I have the privilege of working directly with each executive who receives one of our comprehensive physicals. Almost everyone I meet with describes a busy, hectic work week, and an even busier home life. They know that exercise is important and that they should find time to … Read More

The word “brave” has been used many times in the week since Angelina Jolie disclosed she underwent a preventive mastectomy, and it was fearless declaration. But the word that first pops into to my mind about the actress’s decision to go public is “generous.”   By alerting the world to her decision, Jolie has given … Read More

Physical activity has many health benefits that include controlling weight, reducing risk of diabetes, decreasing blood pressure, reducing risk of heart disease, and maintaining bones and muscle health. Perhaps the most compelling reason for engaging in exercise, though, is that it is a proven way to minimize the risk of developing certain cancers. Multiple research … Read More

Hoag Nurse of the Year Candi Rogers Honored at Annual Event, Congratulated by George and Julia Argyros Newport Beach, Calif. (May 2, 2013) — George and Julia Argyros formally presented a $2.5 million donation on behalf of the Argyros Family Foundation to expand educational nursing initiatives at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian during the organization’s annual … Read More