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In 2018, Lynda Strait noticed herself getting weak and tired. Her heart would pound at night so badly, she couldn’t sleep on her side. The once-regular gym-goer could no longer make it from her garage to her front door without getting winded. “I said to my daughter, ‘If I have to live with this the … Read More

More than 3 million people in the U.S. have atrial fibrillation (AFib), and yet, people often overlook – or don’t always recognize – the signs and symptoms. One of the most common types of arrhythmia, AFib occurs when the upper and lower chambers of the heart beat out of sync. This causes poor blood flow, … Read More

There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but Hoag is joining the world’s foremost researchers in finding ways to slow the progression of the disease – and possibly stop it before symptoms appear. Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute has been selected to participate in the AHEAD study, a National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical … Read More

“Imagine having to hang the phone up on your mother to avoid scaring her with your incoherent babbling; randomly smacking your lips as though you’re starving; feeling like you’ve had your freedom snatched from you when you suddenly are no longer allowed to drive a car. Epilepsy introduced these terrifying realities into my life and … Read More

As we prepare for fall and the start of the flu season, Kevin Schachter, M.D., family medicine physician at Hoag Medical Group (HMG) reminds us, “flu season occurs between September and May, so it is not only a winter illness.” Influenza infection is a contagious respiratory illness ranging from mild to severe symptoms. Further Long … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (August 30, 2021) – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, already Orange County’s top-ranked cancer center, today announced a major reinvestment in its facilities and treatment technologies as it continues to deepen its breadth of expertise, in turn bringing new hope to patients battling a host of cancers. “From remarkably innovative technology, to reconfigured spaces that … Read More

  Photo courtesy: The New York Times Dr. Yasir Jassam, a board-certified neurologist at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA. Award-winning actress Christina Applegate revealed on social media that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. “It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going,” wrote Applegate in a tweet. Multiple … Read More

“Is it safe for a pregnant woman to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?” This is the biggest question being asked of OB/GYNs right now. The short answer is “yes.” The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal and Fetal Medicine have come out with strong recommendations that pregnant and lactating women receive … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (August 3, 2021) – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced a $50,000 matching gift to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley today as part of an effort to help the beloved clubs continue to offer their affordable programs to the community. The clubs provide vital childcare and other services to Orange County … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 27, 2021 — For the 5th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-2022 Best Hospitals Rankings named Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian the highest ranked hospital in Orange County, the fourth-best hospital in the Los Angeles metro area and ninth-best in California. The rankings also included national rankings in five specialty areas and recognition … Read More