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The secrets of the human brain are being unlocked at an exciting pace. We now have the first FDA-approved medication to fundamentally alter the biology of Alzheimer’s disease. In the next decade, it’s possible we will have vaccines to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by decades. While pharmaceutical research opens an incredible new future for … Read More

The sun shone huge in the sky during the groundbreaking of the Sun Family Campus at Hoag Irvine this summer, a perfect backdrop to what Hoag President and CEO Robert T. Braithwaite calls “the brilliant future that lies ahead.” To a welcoming crowd of city officials, hospital administration, physician leaders and community members, Braithwaite said … Read More

 

There are a number of health screenings that can be daunting your first time and getting a mammogram is one of them. It can be easy to fall into mom mode and push off our yearly mammogram, putting everyone else’s health needs ahead of our own. But honestly, taking care of ourselves is taking care … Read More

The choices you make during open enrollment affect you and your whole family. No wonder people feel a little anxious when those open enrollment emails hit their inboxes. By choosing doctors who are associated with Hoag, you will have access to the highest quality of care. “By virtue of where you live, you have access … Read More

Hoag is working to detect and treat lung cancer earlier than ever. A robust program of detection, diagnosis, treatment, research, precision medicine, radiation oncology and a team of thoracic surgeons is the reason Hoag Family Cancer Institute sees, diagnoses and treats more lung cancer patients than any other hospital in Orange County. Now, Hoag is … Read More

Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart and Vascular Institute earned the highest distinction possible, a three-star rating, from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for two categories of surgery – isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and isolated mitral valve replacement and repair (MVRR). Fewer than 20% of hospitals nationwide receive such a high distinction for … Read More

Among its several clinical trials underway targeting Alzheimer’s disease, Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute is enrolling patients in a revolutionary clinical trial that could lead to a vaccine to help prevent the disease. Hoag is the only site in California, and one of only six nationwide, selected to participate in this Phase 1 trial, which … Read More

To meet the needs of a growing community, Hoag’s Newport Beach Joan & Andy Fimiano Emergency Department is expanding – and improving the patient experience. Among the new features that patients will notice when the expansion opens in 2024 is a dedicated ED Fast Track site, which is designed to serve low acuity patients with … Read More