As the Fourth of July approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the festivities that come with it – from barbecues to fireworks displays. However, while we’re excited to celebrate, it’s crucial to keep safety in mind to ensure that our celebrations are memorable for all the right reasons. So, how to stay safe while having … Read More
When it comes to women’s health, it’s best to take control and start to lay the foundation for a long and healthy life by making smart health choices early on. From girlhood to adulthood, motherhood through menopause, a woman’s health care needs change over time. Hoag is here for you at every stage, and every … Read More
Healthy communities create healthy people – people who stay physically, socially and mentally fit throughout their lives. Providing world-class health care is just one way that Hoag supports Orange County’s health. The other is by sponsoring and promoting the kinds of events that keep Orange County going strong. Already a longtime sponsor of the Hoag … Read More
Lounging poolside on a hot Saturday afternoon, early morning hikes, alfresco dining in the park, it’s time to enjoy our favorite things about the summer season! But as the sun shines brighter and the temperatures rises, it’s also high season for grass allergies, bringing about sneezing, itching and congestion. To shed light on this seasonal … Read More
There is no place like Hoag. Embarking on the journey of parenthood is a remarkable experience, filled with excitement, anticipation, and sometimes uncertainty. At Hoag, we understand the importance of providing unwavering support to women like you throughout every stage of this incredible journey. From fertility care to postpartum support and beyond, Hoag is committed … Read More
The word midwife means, “with woman,” and midwives have been important and empowering partners in pregnancy and childbirth for hundreds of years. A certified nurse midwife has a master’s degree in midwifery care on top of their nursing degree. They care for women throughout their lives from adolescence to childbearing then menopause. The midwives at … Read More
Some couples share a favorite movie. Others share a meaningful song. Monica Mita, M.D., and Alain Mita, M.D., share a guiding philosophy about what it means to take care of patients. The oncology power couple recently joined Hoag from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Monica Mita is the co-director of early phase development … Read More
Nationally recognized for high quality gastroenterology and GI surgery, Hoag’s Foregut (Esophagus & Stomach) Program delivers advanced medical management and surgical techniques for complex esophageal and stomach disorders. These are the disorders that keep people up at night in intense pain. The medical conditions that impair a person’s ability to socialize. To enjoy life. Hoag’s … Read More
A hiatal hernia is a weakening of the diaphragm where part of the stomach moves its way into the chest from the abdomen. This impacts the function of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a ring of muscle at the lower end of the esophagus that helps keep stomach contents and acid from being regurgitated into … Read More
You may be one of the millions of people wearing a smartwatch that measures heart rhythm. But do you know what the gadget’s information means? And more importantly, do you know what to do if your watch alerts you to an irregular heartbeat? “If a patient notices that they are experiencing irregular heartbeats, that could … Read More
