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Treating pain requires understanding where the pain is coming from. Spine issues, for example, can cause a person pain in their shoulders, hips and knees. So, to treat pain effectively, doctors need to be able to see the entire skeleton and all the pain points at once. At Hoag Spine Center, they can. Hoag is … Read More

On October 20, Hoag’s co-Gynecologic Oncology Directors Lisa Abaid, M.D., and John (Jeb) Brown, M.D., embarked on a nine-day medical mission to Bolivia. It was the eleventh trip for Dr. Abaid and the second for Dr. Brown. While most of the doctors’ prior trips had focused on surgery, the physicians traveled to implement a program … Read More

Film and Broadway executive producer Ivan Williams can describe what it’s like to survive a heart attack. He can talk about his emergency quadruple bypass surgery. But what he wants to explain is how incredible Hoag is at taking care of their patients. “All hospitals should save your life,” he said. “It’s how Hoag did … Read More

Recent advancements in weight-loss drugs represent an exciting new potential for people struggling with their weight – particularly for those looking for ongoing weight-management strategies. But for many people, bariatric surgery remains the gold standard approach to sustained weight loss. Built on three decades of remarkable success, bariatric surgery continues to provide a lasting answer … Read More

Living with intention is a big thing for those who suffer from Parkinson’s disease. As automatic movements become more impaired, intentional movements become more critical. A group of several Parkinson’s patients at Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute have been attending the “Painting With Parkinson’s” program since it launched last July. The patients got to celebrate some … Read More

Hoag’s dedication to comprehensive, integrated medicine uncovered a pain point. Specifically, pain. “In most hospital systems, nobody owns pain,” said Charles De Mesa, D.O., M.P.H., who recently joined Hoag and is double board certified in physician medicine and rehabilitation and in pain medicine by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. “You might experience … Read More

If you are pregnant or have been considering having a baby, it is important to know that what you do to your body and what you put in your body can affect your baby. As we raise awareness for Prenatal Infection Prevention Awareness Month, it is important to spread awareness about the dangers of prenatal … Read More

While we encourage annual mammograms, one of the best proactive measures you can take for your breast health is to empower yourself with knowledge. Understanding how your breasts routinely feel and look is important so that if you detect any changes, you can discuss them with your physician. “In addition to breast self-exams, we recommend … Read More

Ensuring sufficient quality and quantity of sleep is essential for your overall well-being. This is especially true for women. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), sleep plays a pivotal role in helping women achieve optimal physical, mental and emotional health. The AASM emphasizes the significance of understanding and addressing the unique sleep … Read More

Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S., but each one of us has the power to stop this killer in its tracks. “Reducing the risk factors associated with heart disease can dramatically reduce an individual’s risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event,” said John Nan M.D., interventional cardiologist with the Jeffrey M. Carlton … Read More