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Evolution in HIFU Therapy Brings Prostate Cancer Patients Access to More Options
The largest prostate cancer program in Orange County, Hoag has earned a reputation for introducing the newest technologies to our patients. Those exclusive technologies now include a targeted therapy with fewer side effects than traditional prostate cancer treatment – leading to better outcomes and a higher quality of life. Focal One, a noninvasive robotic High … Read More
Published On: October 25, 2023
Hoag Orthopedic Institute Top in Nation for Total Joint Replacement Surgery
Hoag Orthopedic Institute continues to be a preeminent leader in orthopedic care, and remains a leader in joint replacements. Over the past 10 years, HOI has consistently performed more joint replacements than any other institution on the West Coast and the third most in the nation, consistently over the past 10 years. Recently, HOI was … Read More
Published On: October 25, 2023
Hoag in Your Headphones
Hoag experts have long been sought after for their insights. Now, they’re coming straight to you. Hoag has launched Empowered by Hoag, a podcast where we share our insights, optimism and enthusiasm for medicine and all its possibilities. In each episode we dive deep into the health care topics our listeners care about the most, … Read More
Published On: October 25, 2023
What are the early symptoms of pregnancy and how do they differ from PMS?
Many symptoms of premenstrual symptoms can overlap with early symptoms of pregnancy, which can be confusing. The difference between the two is all about the timing and reason for the symptoms. If a woman is tracking her cycle and has a missed period, that is automatically suspicious for pregnancy. Other symptoms of early pregnancy include … Read More
Published On: October 25, 2023
Most People are Unaware They Have Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Common Symptoms
Small, everyday forgetfulness – not remembering why you walked into a room or not being able to find your phone – may seem to many like the normal process of aging. However, these lapses can sometimes be symptomatic of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which itself can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Since it’s considered normal by … Read More
Published On: October 25, 2023
1 in 3 US Adults Have Prediabetes and Most Don’t Know It. Am I at Risk?
What is prediabetes? Over 38% of U.S. adults have prediabetes, and more than 8 in 10 of them don’t even know they have it. Prediabetes means that you have a higher-than-normal blood sugar level; however, it isn’t high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes yet. After food is consumed, your body turns carbohydrates … Read More
Published On: October 24, 2023
31 Top Nurse-Friendly Hospitals
Seymour, Ind.-based Schneck Medical Center was named the most nurse-friendly hospital by TopRNtoBSN, an independent nurse education website. The ranking used U.S. News & World Report, CMS, the National Database of Nurse Quality Indicators, the American Nurses Credential Center Magnet Recognition Program, and the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Patient Survey to determine the … Read More
Published On: October 23, 2023
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Hoag Hospital Foundation Hosts Second Annual H.E.R. Summit Sept. 28
On Tuesday, Sept. 28, more than 350 attendees gathered for the second annual H.E.R. Summit by Hoag at VEA Newport Beach in Fashion Island. This year’s event featured an enriching program filled with captivating conversations that explored the depths of women’s mental and sexual health, as well as the secrets to healthy aging inside and … Read More
Published On: October 22, 2023
Open Enrollment: Choosing Hoag is Choosing the Future of Medicine
Dear Neighbors, In a career blessed with many amazing moments, none have filled me with as much excitement as I feel today. With the expansion of the Sun Family campus at Hoag Irvine, the addition of top researchers and physician inventors, and the growth of our clinical trials program, Hoag is fulfilling its mission of … Read More
Published On: October 20, 2023