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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

Dr. January Lopez has spent 15 years as a beloved member of the Hoag Breast Care Team. As a radiologist and the Medical Director of Breast Imaging at Hoag Breast Center, Dr. Lopez has been at the helm of advancing innovative technology that enables earlier and more accurate breast cancer diagnoses. As this year’s honoree … Read More

Dr Robert Louis, Empower360 Endowed Chair is Skull Base and Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Newport Beach, CA – The news that beloved “Piano Man” Billy Joel is stepping back from his tour dates to undergo surgery for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) has undoubtedly brought a wave of concern and curiosity. As a neurosurgeon, I want to … Read More

Springtime’s inspiring blooms can delight the senses – but for allergy sufferers, they can also trigger uncomfortable reactions. Is there a way to enjoy spring without suffering?   “Yes,” says Farhan Ayoub, MD, an internal medicine specialist at Hoag Medical Group who practices in Huntington Beach. “The first step is determining if you have seasonal allergies.”   … Read More

May is skin cancer awareness month, but those of us in Southern California would be wise to adopt a comprehensive approach to sun protection all year long, said Steven Q. Wang, M.D., Chief of Dermatology at Hoag Family Cancer Institute. “Sun avoidance, seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, and, of course, applying sunscreen correctly are essential … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (May 12, 2025) – Andrew Guarni, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Hoag, has been honored with the “2025 CFO of the Year” award in the Not-for-Profit category by Orange County Business Journal.  The award was presented at the 18th annual CFO of the Year event in Irvine on May … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (May 1, 2025) – Recognized by colleagues for her extraordinary compassion, calmness under pressure and unwavering dedication to patients, oncology nurse Marilyn Larsen, RN, OCN, has been named 2025 Hoag Nurse of the Year. Marilyn will receive her recognition during the Nurse’s Day Celebration on Thursday, May 1 among colleagues who describe … Read More

Sonia Mann Lehl began advocating for herself and her baby the minute her water broke in the middle of the night, just before Thanksgiving 2022. Although she was only 24 weeks and five days pregnant—and hadn’t experienced her water breaking for the births of her two older sons—she knew what was happening. And she knew … Read More

At home, they nurture. At work, they heal. This Mother’s Day, we honor the women who carry two of life’s most meaningful callings—raising families and caring for others. From midnight fevers to emergency rooms, from homework help to holding hands through hard moments, these moms embody strength, compassion, and an unwavering sense of purpose. We … Read More