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The ‘Power of VR’ Shows its Worth Across Multiple Specialties
Virtual reality made significant improvements in patient experiences. It has turned resistors at Hoag Hospital into champions, says Thomas Hutchinson, executive director of digestive health and experiential reality, and neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Louis. By: Healthcare IT News
Published On: September 12, 2023
What to Know about the Cancer that Claimed Jimmy Buffett
Image from Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP This weekend, we lost a beloved musical icon who came to represent a sun-soaked subculture. When Jimmy Buffett lost his four-year battle against Merkel cell carcinoma, the “Margaritaville” singer’s final act was to shed light on this rare and aggressive form of skin cancer. “If caught early, Merkel cell carcinoma has … Read More
Published On: September 8, 2023
Hoag to Offer Technology to Detect Lung Cancer Earlier and More Accurately
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2023) –A new lung cancer screening technology is now available at Hoag Family Cancer Institute in Orange County, empowering physicians with greater accuracy in diagnosing lung cancer earlier, when it is most treatable. Hoag is integrating the Cios Spin imaging equipment with the 3D imaging of Hoag’s Ion Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy … Read More
Published On: September 6, 2023
Health and Wellness In Your 70s and Beyond
Four O.C. medical experts offer advice and suggest preventive measures for taking care of body, mind, and spirit in every decade. Here they focus on specifics for those in their 70s. Exercise “This is when we’re really concerned with mobility and balance. You hear about people falling quite a bit. Balance requires practice. You have … Read More
Published On: August 31, 2023
New South OC Health Center Celebrated During Community Event
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — A new health center opened its doors in south Orange County, and residents flocked to the grand opening celebration of Hoag Health Center Dove Canyon on Saturday, Aug. 26. At the grand opening celebration, residents toured the new campus and enjoyed a meet and greet with Professional Golf Association star … Read More
Published On: August 30, 2023
Hoag Recruits Renowned Physician and Researcher from Dartmouth to Lead Hoag Neuro-Oncology Program
Hoag is proud to announce that Simon Khagi, M.D., F.A.C.P., a renowned, triple board-certified medical oncologist and neuro-oncologist specializing in primary and metastatic brain cancers and spinal cord tumors, has joined the Hoag Family Cancer Institute as the director of neuro-oncology. Under Dr. Khagi’s leadership, Hoag’s Brain & Spine Tumor program will further its offerings … Read More
Published On: August 30, 2023
Hoag Recruits Renowned Physician and Researcher from Dartmouth to Lead Hoag Neuro-Oncology Program
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (August 30, 2023) – Hoag is proud to announce that Simon Khagi, M.D., F.A.C.P., a renowned, triple board-certified medical oncologist and neuro-oncologist specializing in primary and metastatic brain cancers and spinal cord tumors, has joined the Hoag Family Cancer Institute as the director of neuro-oncology. Under Dr. Khagi’s leadership, Hoag’s Brain & … Read More
Published On: August 30, 2023
Knowing This About the Aorta Could Save Your Life
The aorta is the body’s largest blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the entire body, but most people don’t give much thought to their aorta until they experience a problem. The Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center at Hoag wants to change that. Aortic Disease Awareness Day is an international celebration on … Read More
Published On: August 29, 2023
Surfers’ Radical Safety: 6 Tips to Avoid Traumatic Injury
The award-winning Hoag Spine Center has a message for surfers: “We hope never to meet you, but if you do get injured in the ocean, we’re here for you.” “Most neck and spinal cord injuries at the beach are caused by an ocean wave forcing your neck and spine into harmful, unnatural positions,” said Director … Read More
Published On: August 28, 2023
Allyson Brooks – Filling Gaps in Women’s Health Care
Allyson Brooks is continuing to address the gaps in women’s healthcare she witnessed as an obstetrician and gynecologist. The executive director and chief quality officer at Hoag Women’s Health Institute—a unit of the Newport Beach hospital that’s one of the country’s higher-rated women’s health systems—recently oversaw the launch of Hoag’s Postpartum+ program, which allows new mothers … Read More
Published On: August 25, 2023