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Take Control of Your Breast Health: Understand Your Normal
While we encourage annual mammograms, one of the best proactive measures you can take for your breast health is to empower yourself with knowledge. Understanding how your breasts routinely feel and look is important so that if you detect any changes, you can discuss them with your physician. “In addition to breast self-exams, we recommend … Read More
Published On: January 25, 2024
Rest, Recharge and Revitalize: A Woman’s Guide to Sleep Health
Ensuring sufficient quality and quantity of sleep is essential for your overall well-being. This is especially true for women. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), sleep plays a pivotal role in helping women achieve optimal physical, mental and emotional health. The AASM emphasizes the significance of understanding and addressing the unique sleep … Read More
Published On: January 24, 2024
Put Your Heart Into It
Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S., but each one of us has the power to stop this killer in its tracks. “Reducing the risk factors associated with heart disease can dramatically reduce an individual’s risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event,” said John Nan M.D., interventional cardiologist with the Jeffrey M. Carlton … Read More
Published On: January 24, 2024
Health Stories: What It’s Like to … Persevere After a Spinal Cord Injury
About 30 years ago, I started coaching with USA Triathlon and with USA Track & Field, and I also became a personal trainer. A year into personal training, I had a client who was an Ironman, and he dared me to compete in a triathlon. I said, “OK, but I don’t know how to swim,” … Read More
Published On: January 23, 2024
Hoag Recognizes World Cancer Day
February 4th marks World Cancer Day. At Hoag Family Cancer Institute, we don’t just fight cancer, we treat the entire person – with determination and compassion. As Orange County’s top choice for cancer care, Hoag Family Cancer Institute patients have access to the full continuum of cancer care including: Top-ranked cancer subspecialists –Hoag’s multidisciplinary … Read More
Published On: January 23, 2024
KCAL/KCBS: Youth Football and Concussion Concerns
KCAL/KCBS interviewed Dr. Andrew Ly on youth football and the risk of concussions. To view the video, please click here.
Published On: January 19, 2024
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Hollywood and Cancer: Bridging the Gap Between Fiction and Reality
Hoag Medical Oncologist David J. Benjamin, M.D., is the author of a new study published in JCO Oncology Practice that sheds light on Hollywood’s portrayal of cancer, revealing that the film industry may provide an unrealistic view of cancer to individuals with cancer and their families. The study highlights the significant impact movies have on … Read More
Published On: January 18, 2024
Hollywood’s Portrayal of Cancer in Movies Fuels Misconceptions, New Study Finds
Hoag Medical Oncologist, David J. Benjamin, M.D., is lead author of new study published in JCO Oncology Practice Hollywood films may provide an unrealistic view of cancer to individuals with cancer and their families, and can create misunderstandings about curability, treatment options, types of care available and cost, according to a study published today in JCO Oncology Practice. … Read More
Published On: January 17, 2024
5 Tips for Running 26 Miles
“Everyone can be an athlete, so long as they are willing to think like an athlete,” said Eugene Yim, M.D., medical director of Hoag Sports Medicine. “That means taking sports injury prevention seriously.” With the Hoag OC Marathon just around the bend, Dr. Yim offers the following tips and exercises to help runners prevent injuries … Read More
Published On: January 11, 2024
Hoag Embarks on $1B Expansion
Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag Health System has kicked off construction of a $1 billion expansion of its Irvine, Calif.-based hospital. Sun Family Campus will feature six buildings with 155 inpatient beds, 24 ICU beds, 120,000 square feet of ambulatory services and eight operating rooms. Outdoor space and healing gardens will also be available to patients and caregivers, … Read More
Published On: January 10, 2024