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The textbook symptoms of heart attack – chest pain radiating to the neck, jaw or arms, a racing heart or sudden numbness – are clear signs that it’s time to get medical attention. While other symptoms of heart disease are more subtle, they are no less alarming. “Lesser-known signs of heart disease also require immediate … Read More

It’s not always easy for children to express how they’re feeling — especially to their parents. Whether it’s fear of judgment, not knowing how to articulate their emotions, or past experiences of feeling dismissed, some kids may shut down instead of speaking up. But open, honest communication is essential to a child’s emotional well-being. In … Read More

Michelle Wood remembers the moment the routine labor and delivery of her baby boy became anything but routine. “As my husband likes to say, he stepped out of the room for 45 seconds, and when he returned, my bed was surrounded.” Michelle’s blood pressure and her baby’s heart rate had suddenly plummeted, a scenario that … Read More

When Marina Kazin awoke from a six-week coma in Hoag’s ICU, she embarked on a journey of putting the pieces of her life back together.   “I felt as if I had turned into a baby again,” she said. “I had to learn everything over again.”    A fitness enthusiast and former senior account executive at Google, Marina … Read More

Hoag is the first hospital in the United States to offer a comprehensive on-site program for pioneering esophageal precancer detection tool, EsoGuard EsoGuard addresses patient aversion to endoscopy – contributing to the further rise of deadly esophageal cancer New tool is part of Hoag Digestive Health Institute’s mission towards “esophageal cancer-free Orange County” NEWPORT BEACH, … Read More

You might’ve noticed more scam calls lately—unfortunately, it’s a growing problem. Scammers are getting clever, pretending to be from healthcare providers or even Medicare itself. They might offer you “free” medical equipment or services, but what they’re really after is your personal information. The good news? There are some clear red flags to watch for, … Read More

IRVINE, Calif. (June 13, 2025) – Hoag is transforming the future of interventional radiology procedures by becoming the first hospital on the West Coast and the first non-academic hospital in the world to offer MediView’s XR90 Augmented Reality (AR) 3D Procedural Navigation System. This innovative “X-ray vision” technology provides clinicians with unprecedented real-time visualization and … Read More

For men, modern strength looks different. It’s not about pushing through pain or staying silent. It’s about asking questions, getting checked, and taking care of yourself so you can keep showing up for the people who count on you. Whether you’re building a career, raising a family, or leading others, your health is the foundation. … Read More

By Charles A. Loeb, M.D. June is Men’s Health Month, an opportunity to spotlight the unique health challenges men face – and change the way we talk about them. One of the most overlooked and under-discussed topics in the world of men’s health? Fertility. At Hoag, we believe it’s time to change that. As a … Read More

IRVINE, Calif. (June 6, 2025) – Kathy Azeez-Narain, senior vice president and chief digital & customer innovation officer at Hoag, has been named the “2025 Executive of the Year” by the Greater Irvine Chamber.  The award was presented at the annual “Celebrate Irvine” event at the Irvine Marriott on June 5, 2025. The Greater Irvine … Read More