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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

For 17 years, Roz Hodgins struggled with what many of us take for granted; the ability to comfortably swallow food. “I always had to be very cognizant of what I was eating and where, and there were foods I loved that I just couldn’t eat,” she said. “Going to a restaurant was difficult because I’d … Read More

1.   Start with Awareness Concussions are a common and potentially serious type of brain injury. They can happen to anyone—from professional athletes to weekend warriors—and they don’t always involve losing consciousness. As the 2025 Super Bowl approaches, we’re reminded of how important it is to recognize and address concussions quickly, especially after seeing high-profile athletes … Read More

What health screenings to schedule this year?  Making plans for what you want to accomplish in the new year? Don’t forget to plan for your wellness. Call your doctor and get your annual wellness appointments on the books.  After checking your blood pressure, weight and other important health metrics, your doctor will let you know … Read More

Hoag physicians testing promising options for the diagnosis and treatment of glioblastoma (GBM), the deadliest form of brain cancer   NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (Jan. 21, 2025) – Leading the forefront of neuro-oncology and neuroscience innovation, Hoag Family Cancer Institute and Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute are involved in two clinical trials for the diagnosis and treatment … Read More

“Futures” pairs Hoag sports medicine specialist, program manager to mentor high school students interested in healthcare careers  Newport Beach, CA/San Clemente, CA, Jan. 21, 2025 — A Hoag sports medicine physician and registered nurse will partner with high school students as part of a San Clemente Chamber of Commerce pilot program aimed at growing future … Read More

4 ways to make impactful weight, wellness changes  Are you starting 2025 with an extra 25 pounds? While you may be tempted to jump onto TikTok weight loss trends to slim down, Hoag Digestive Health Institute registered dietitian Chelsea Honrath, RN, cautions against setting unrealistic goals.  “This is the time of year when people think … Read More

Since the discovery of genetic mutations BRCA1 and BRCA2 in the 1990s, testing for the genes has become a common course of action among patients and families with a history of certain cancers.   According to the National Cancer Institute, the lifetime risk of breast cancer for a woman with a BRCA mutation is as high … Read More