Wellness

Four O.C. medical experts offer advice and suggest preventive measures for taking care of body, mind, and spirit in every decade. Here they focus on specifics for those in their 60s. Skin “The main concern with patients in their 60s and beyond is starting to see more of a lack of hydration and declined moisture … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., August 23, 2023 — Hoag announced today it is once again one of only 483 hospitals nationwide and the only hospital in the county to receive a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2023. This is the highest possible achievement of CMS’s Overall Hospital Quality Star … Read More

Four O.C. medical experts offer advice and suggest preventive measures for taking care of body, mind, and spirit in every decade. Here they focus on specifics for those in their 50s. Mental Wellness “During this time, the default social network used to be meeting the parents of your children’s friends. That doesn’t happen anymore. Now … Read More

Four O.C. medical experts offer advice and suggest preventive measures for taking care of body, mind, and spirit in every decade. Here they focus on specifics for those in their 40s.  Diet and Gut Health “When we hit our 40s, things start to be painful. We’re starting to feel the wear and tear that we’ve … Read More

At Hoag, we encourage you to take an active role in your breast health. A mammogram is an essential step of a women’s health journey. A mammogram is a low dose X-ray exam that takes images of the breast to detect breast cancer early. Knowing what to expect at your mammogram may help calm your … Read More

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., August 1, 2023 — For the seventh consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Hospitals Rankings named Hoag 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 two specialty areas and recognition … Read More

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a gastrointestinal disorder that causes pain or discomfort, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, is increasing among young adults. For some young adults, the symptoms are annoying or embarrassing. For others, they’re debilitating – interfering with sports, social events and school. Why does IBD strike so many young adults? “When it … Read More

Nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting both the health of a breastfeeding mother and the growth and development of her baby. It is also important to remember each woman’s birth story is different, so determining the correct nutrition needs for you is the first step. One constant no matter your birthing journey is your … Read More

One in 10 people will develop kidney stones at some point in their lives, and when they do, there’s a good chance they’ll tell you about it. Kidney stones mean pain. Yelp-out-loud pain. Pain that can land you in the hospital. Luckily, Hoag’s expert urology department is here to help treat patients’ kidney stones through … Read More

Consumers have many choices when it comes to sunscreen, but it can be confusing to know which product to use and how best to wear it. The best sunscreen, experts say, is the one you’ll wear every day. Regular use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen can reduce the risk of skin cancer for many people. In the … Read More