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Internationally recognized and respected physician scientist, Dr. Grossman named Executive Medical Director After competitive, nationwide recruitment, Dr. Grossman joins Hoag from USC Grossman’s recruitment is emblematic of a significant period of growth and advancement for Hoag, particularly in cancer research, treatment and prevention NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (April 21, 2025) – Hoag is proud to announce … Read More

When Sonia revealed to her father over dinner that she was seven weeks pregnant with her second child, he was so overwhelmed with joy that he bought wine for the entire restaurant.   The following morning, his excitement quickly turned to terror.   “The next call he gets from me was from the ambulance telling him I’m … Read More

When Amy Rudder first noticed a lump in her right breast, she wasn’t concerned. At just 27, the Hoag ER nurse thought she was too young to have breast cancer. Her perspective shifted dramatically, however, after she met with Hoag OB-GYN Brooke Hargrove, M.D., who ordered an ultrasound.   “I made the mistake of looking over … Read More

Two decades ago, Beth Sanden suffered her first spinal injury while preparing for the Boston Marathon and the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii.  Falling on a downhill stretch, she landed on her shoulder blades on broken asphalt. The crash rendered her paralyzed and wheelchair bound.  “My spinal cord was like an accordion,” she said. “All smushed … Read More

In the summer of 2024, Janice Munemitsu, an Orange County native, found herself among a growing number of Asian women with a rare form of lung cancer.   “As someone who doesn’t smoke and has been healthy all my life, it was a shock,” she said.   What began as a sudden onset of a rare eye … Read More

Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival returns the weekend of May 2-4, 2025 Hoag enhances the partnership by adding the OC 5K Partnership reinforces the benefits of physical, social and emotional health NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 8, 2025 – Hoag is proud to continue its dedication to fostering a healthier community by announcing its return as … Read More

Golf is a great way to stay healthy. Played outside with friends and plenty of walking, core work and strategizing, golf helps keep people physically, mentally and socially active. To stay in the swing of things, Hoag’s Sports Medicine specialists advise golfers to take care of their bodies on and off the green. “In many … Read More

Once thought of as an “aging” disease, colon cancer cases have been steadily on the rise in younger people. It is now the third-leading cause of cancer deaths among adults under 50, an alarming fact that makes it more important than ever to understand your individual cancer risks, pay attention to lifestyle factors that might … Read More

During pregnancy, women are typically advised to avoid alcohol, unpasteurized cheese, and less than 200mg of caffeine per day. What women might not know is that eating well is just as important pre-pregnancy as it is during pregnancy.   “While there is no one-size-fits-all ‘fertility diet,’ diets high in folate, Vitamin B12 and Omega-3 fatty acids help … Read More

If the term “self-care” conjures up images of white fluffy robes and luxurious spas, you might be surprised to learn that your colonoscopy is also a form of self-care. So is showing up for your annual mammogram, Pap smear and yearly physical exam. And that exercise class that helps keep your weight in check, that’s … Read More