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Healthcare is an extremely emotional business, whether you’re on the providing side or you’re on the receiving end. Kathy Azeez-Narain, Vice President and CDO discusses Hoag’s digital strategy which has transformed and innovated the delivery of both the highest quality care and exceptional patient experiences. How did her experience at AMEX translate to the healthcare … Read More

Martin Fee, M.D., knows his way around a doctor’s office. In addition to being an infectious disease expert and the CEO of Hoag Medical Group (HMG), Dr. Fee is the son of a physician, the husband of a physician and the father of a physician. So, he’s learned a few tricks for scheduling doctor’s visits … Read More

Driving is synonymous with freedom and independence for many of us. With a set of keys and our GPS app of choice, we can go where we want, whenever we want. In the United States—where public transportation is often limited, and about 88% of people own a car, according to a 2015 Pew Research Center survey—the ability to drive … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., September 29, 2022 — Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced today it has received the American Heart Association’s GOLD PLUS Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure quality achievement award. The national accolade recognizes Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute for its commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure, … Read More

Photo courtesy: Andrew Eccles/KCM Katie Couric’s recent revelation that she survived breast cancer has people wondering about their own health. And that’s a good thing. As Couric wrote on her blog: “to reap the benefits of modern medicine, we need to stay on top of our screenings, advocate for ourselves, and make sure everyone has … Read More

When it comes to improving your overall health, listen to your gut. The Hoag Digestive Health Institute highlights a few ways in which your gastrointestinal health affects your overall wellbeing. Immunity. Our gastrointestinal tracts are host to a universe of microbiota, including bacteria and fungi. The better we eat, the happier our gut microbiome becomes, … Read More

Photo courtesy: James Carbone A unique art show in Newport Beach last weekend sought to promote awareness of epilepsy and to empower individuals living with the neurological disorder that causes seizures. Held at the Marina Park Community Center, “1:26 The Art of Epilepsy” was hosted by the Hidden Truths Project, founded by Dr. Julie Thompson-Dobkin. She … Read More

As health and hospital systems show a growing interest in home-based care, the competitive landscape for hospices could change — both in terms of market share and staff recruitment. A leading concern is that hospices will see dips in their referral streams, admissions and ultimately their bottom lines, according to YoloCares CEO Craig Dresang. “In … Read More

Do you make a lot of lists so you don’t forget stuff? Blank on the name of a colleague you’ve worked with for 20 years? Lose track of what day it is? We do too, but are cautioned not to panic — that’s normal as we age. But getting lost driving to a familiar place, … Read More

2. Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Irvine; hoag.org Readers continue to choose Hoag Hospital as one of the best in OC. Doctors and staff at the nonprofit regional health care delivery network treat more than 30,000 inpatients and 460,000 outpatients each year. The Newport Beach location is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The network expanded … Read More