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Hoag is excited to welcome Dr. Neal Hermanowicz, the newest Neurologist on our Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Program team at Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute. Dr. Neal Hermanowicz’s journey to becoming a neurologist was shaped by a clear, early decision to pursue medicine. With extensive training and a focus on movement disorders, he has dedicated … Read More

Sleep is an essential requirement for health, but sometimes falling asleep is easier said than done. Here, Dr. Jose Puangco, a neurologist who treats sleep disorders at the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag, offers advice to help you fall asleep fast. That way, you can stop tossing and turning and instead head straight to … Read More

In 2019, Brittany Quiroz found herself among the nearly one million people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the United States. She recalled experiencing early warning signs of the disease while building her music career ten years prior.  “Because I was so incredibly busy touring and performing, I assumed my body was just really tired,” … Read More

Anyone who’s suffered a deep emotional loss knows the feelings brought on by a broken heart. But did you know “broken heart syndrome” is a real medical condition? Here, Dr. Dipti Itchhaporia, M.D., M.A.C.C., Eric and Shiela Samson Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Health and director of disease management at the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & … Read More

Marfan syndrome is a rare medical condition affecting about one in 5,000 people – or approximately 200,000 in the United States. This genetic condition can have impacts on cardiovascular, skeletal and other systems of the body. In this Q & A, David Liang, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Hoag Marfan Syndrome & Related Conditions Program, … Read More

The goals of the bicoastal institutions’ collaboration include: Reduce brain surgery incision size to less than 3 millimeters Minimize bleeding and risk of infection Improve patient outcomes and quality of life Effectively target deadly aggressive brain cancers like Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (Feb. 27, 2025) – Leading Hoag neurosciences innovator Robert G. Louis, … Read More

Vitamin D is important for overall health at all stages of life – particularly as a woman ages. Unfortunately, misinformation abounds. That’s why Dr. Jody Lai at Hoag Women’s Health Institute, frequently shares essential information about this important component of health with her patients. “People have heard about vitamin D deficiency, but I have found … Read More

If someone with a runny nose and flushed cheeks asked to hold your newborn, you’d likely politely – but firmly – decline. Avoiding contact with people who are sick is just as important when you’re pregnant. February is International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month, and, here, a perinatal nurse navigator at the Hoag Women’s Health Institute … Read More

Hoag’s participation in the MIRA First Access Program highlights the hospital’s continued commitment to innovation, excellence, and improving the health and well-being of patients. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (Feb. 26, 2025) — Hoag announced that it has expanded its robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) offerings for minimally invasive colectomy procedures with the MIRA™ Surgical System (MIRA), the world’s … Read More

Rick Letterman’s passion for golf spans decades. Now 77, he’s been perfecting his swing since high school, when he worked as a caddy at a local country club in Kentucky.  “Golf is a very self-challenging game,” he said. “You align with your target in the distance, and you take your shot. When I received the … Read More