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  In an exciting recent study, researchers found that for adults with obesity, weight loss through bariatric surgery lowered their risk of cancer by 35% and reduced their risk of cancer-related death by 43%. This was true of both gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgeries, and the results were observed ten years after patients’ procedures. This … Read More

As the sudden death of Ivana Trump laid bare, accidental falls among older adults are sadly common. Nearly 36 million older adults fall each year, resulting in 32,000 deaths and 3 million emergency department visits. Hoag Rehabilitation Services, which includes both Outpatient Rehabilitation Services and the Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Center, offers some important tips … Read More

  Exercise does not have to be expensive, complicated or time-consuming. Your lifestyle change can be as simple as a 30-minute daily walk. Whether you make walking your method to jump-start your day, use it as a moment of peace during your lunch break, or as a tool to wind-down in the evening, taking that … Read More

Patrick’s Purpose Foundation has announced two major donations to Hoag Hospital’s ASPIRE Program and the Scripps College Mental Health Fund. Thanks to many generous donors, Patrick’s Purpose is gifting $50,000 to the Hoag ASPIRE Program over the next two years. The ASPIRE program is a group-based outpatient program designed for teens who are experiencing a … Read More

  Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announced it has received the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s “Get With The Guidelines® Stroke GOLD PLUS Quality Achievement Awards for its hospitals in Newport Beach and Irvine. The comprehensive Stroke Program of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute coordinates stroke care at both Hoag hospitals, each of which also … Read More

  I recently learned that the Patrick’s Purpose Foundation donated $50,000 to Hoag Hospital’s ASPIRE program. I have been familiar with Patrick’s Purpose since its creation and know that it was created to honor the legacy and character of Patrick Turner, who died of suicide in 2018. But I was not familiar with the ASPIRE … Read More

Some of the most memorable childhood experiences involve splashing in the water. But adults know too well that a day of fun can turn to tragedy. Each year, more than 800 children die of accidental drowning. Adults, pay attention to these important tips to keep kids safe – and to keep water play fun. Never … Read More

  Kaitlin Jones works to find joy in the little things. Jones, 31, said it’s a priority of hers to look for silver linings, especially when she’s followed by something of a “grim reaper.” For all intents and purposes, Jones looks like any average woman her age. But just because she doesn’t look ill doesn’t … Read More

  After a two-year hiatus, the highly anticipated Hoag Summer Fest returned on Wednesday, June 22 from 5-8 p.m. at Newport Dunes, with the Hoag Hospital Foundation welcoming more than 1,500 guests at this year’s beach-themed sold-out event. In addition to live entertainment by Orange County party rock band Tijuana Dogs and a virtual raffle, … Read More

  Treatment modalities and care best practices aside, the healthcare business sector – perhaps more than any other category of industry – has been forced to reassess, restructure and remodel itself to accommodate the unpredictable and challenging times we have faced over the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As businesses continue to … Read More