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When Marina Kazin awoke from a six-week coma in Hoag’s ICU, she embarked on a journey of putting the pieces of her life back together.   “I felt as if I had turned into a baby again,” she said. “I had to learn everything over again.”    A fitness enthusiast and former senior account executive at Google, Marina … Read More

Hoag is the first hospital in the United States to offer a comprehensive on-site program for pioneering esophageal precancer detection tool, EsoGuard EsoGuard addresses patient aversion to endoscopy – contributing to the further rise of deadly esophageal cancer New tool is part of Hoag Digestive Health Institute’s mission towards “esophageal cancer-free Orange County” NEWPORT BEACH, … Read More

You might’ve noticed more scam calls lately—unfortunately, it’s a growing problem. Scammers are getting clever, pretending to be from healthcare providers or even Medicare itself. They might offer you “free” medical equipment or services, but what they’re really after is your personal information. The good news? There are some clear red flags to watch for, … Read More

IRVINE, Calif. (June 13, 2025) – Hoag is transforming the future of interventional radiology procedures by becoming the first hospital on the West Coast and the first non-academic hospital in the world to offer MediView’s XR90 Augmented Reality (AR) 3D Procedural Navigation System. This innovative “X-ray vision” technology provides clinicians with unprecedented real-time visualization and … Read More

For men, modern strength looks different. It’s not about pushing through pain or staying silent. It’s about asking questions, getting checked, and taking care of yourself so you can keep showing up for the people who count on you. Whether you’re building a career, raising a family, or leading others, your health is the foundation. … Read More

By Charles A. Loeb, M.D. June is Men’s Health Month, an opportunity to spotlight the unique health challenges men face – and change the way we talk about them. One of the most overlooked and under-discussed topics in the world of men’s health? Fertility. At Hoag, we believe it’s time to change that. As a … Read More

IRVINE, Calif. (June 6, 2025) – Kathy Azeez-Narain, senior vice president and chief digital & customer innovation officer at Hoag, has been named the “2025 Executive of the Year” by the Greater Irvine Chamber.  The award was presented at the annual “Celebrate Irvine” event at the Irvine Marriott on June 5, 2025. The Greater Irvine … Read More

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (June 4, 2025) – USA Surfing is proud to announce Hoag as the title sponsor of the 2025 USA Surfing Championships at Lower Trestles – the iconic break and host site of the LA 2028 Olympic Games surfing competition. Often called the “Super Bowl of youth surfing,” the USA Surfing Championships at … Read More

Expecting a new baby can make your heart sing – but it also makes your heart work harder and undergo some significant changes. Here OB/GYN, Jeffrey S. Illeck, MD, shares what you should know to keep you and your baby safe and healthy throughout your pregnancy.   The heart builds more mass Your heart doesn’t … Read More

Prostate cancer is common – about one in eight men will develop the disease in their lifetime – but despite the prevalence, misconceptions about prostate cancer abound. “One of the things we see with prostate cancer is uncertainty around personal risk, the role of routine screening, and the many advancements in treatment,” said David J. … Read More