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Elevating Gynecologic Oncology Care at Hoag

For more than 30 years, Hoag has been Orange County’s most trusted choice for gynecologic oncology care. With a growing high-risk genetics program, nationally recognized robotic surgery leadership and distinguished physicians at the top of their field, Hoag continuously sets – and then exceeds – the standard of gynecologic oncology cancer care. As part of … Read More
Published On: February 2, 2024

The Truth About Mammography

January Lopez, M.D., director of breast imaging at Hoag Breast Center, wants to set the record straight: “Mammograms save lives,” she said. “Schedule your annual mammogram. It is the most important screening tool you have against breast cancer.” Dr. Lopez is a board-certified, fellowship trained breast radiologist, and a champion for the type of preventive … Read More
Published On: February 1, 2024

First in OC to Offer Cutting-Edge Technology for Assessing Back Pain in Adults

Treating pain requires understanding where the pain is coming from. Spine issues, for example, can cause a person pain in their shoulders, hips and knees. So, to treat pain effectively, doctors need to be able to see the entire skeleton and all the pain points at once. At Hoag Spine Center, they can. Hoag is … Read More
Published On: January 31, 2024

Medical Mission: In Her Own Words

On October 20, Hoag’s co-Gynecologic Oncology Directors Lisa Abaid, M.D., and John (Jeb) Brown, M.D., embarked on a nine-day medical mission to Bolivia. It was the eleventh trip for Dr. Abaid and the second for Dr. Brown. While most of the doctors’ prior trips had focused on surgery, the physicians traveled to implement a program … Read More
Published On: January 30, 2024

Quadruple Bypass Surgery Patient Thinks All Hospitals Can Learn from Hoag

Film and Broadway executive producer Ivan Williams can describe what it’s like to survive a heart attack. He can talk about his emergency quadruple bypass surgery. But what he wants to explain is how incredible Hoag is at taking care of their patients. “All hospitals should save your life,” he said. “It’s how Hoag did … Read More
Published On: January 30, 2024

Hoag Bariatric Experts Weigh in on Winning Weight Loss Strategies

Recent advancements in weight-loss drugs represent an exciting new potential for people struggling with their weight – particularly for those looking for ongoing weight-management strategies. But for many people, bariatric surgery remains the gold standard approach to sustained weight loss. Built on three decades of remarkable success, bariatric surgery continues to provide a lasting answer … Read More
Published On: January 29, 2024

Parkinson’s Disease Patients at Hoag Show their Artistic Side

Living with intention is a big thing for those who suffer from Parkinson’s disease. As automatic movements become more impaired, intentional movements become more critical. A group of several Parkinson’s patients at Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute have been attending the “Painting With Parkinson’s” program since it launched last July. The patients got to celebrate some … Read More
Published On: January 29, 2024

Hoag Pioneers Holistic Approach to Pain Management

Hoag’s dedication to comprehensive, integrated medicine uncovered a pain point. Specifically, pain. “In most hospital systems, nobody owns pain,” said Charles De Mesa, D.O., M.P.H., who recently joined Hoag and is double board certified in physician medicine and rehabilitation and in pain medicine by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. “You might experience … Read More
Published On: January 26, 2024

Nurturing a Healthy Beginning: Prenatal Infection Prevention Tips

If you are pregnant or have been considering having a baby, it is important to know that what you do to your body and what you put in your body can affect your baby. As we raise awareness for Prenatal Infection Prevention Awareness Month, it is important to spread awareness about the dangers of prenatal … Read More
Published On: January 25, 2024

Take Control of Your Breast Health: Understand Your Normal

While we encourage annual mammograms, one of the best proactive measures you can take for your breast health is to empower yourself with knowledge. Understanding how your breasts routinely feel and look is important so that if you detect any changes, you can discuss them with your physician. “In addition to breast self-exams, we recommend … Read More
Published On: January 25, 2024
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