Hoag Helps Patients Live Fully with Heart Failure
Cathy Bochynski’s father died of heart failure many years ago. But thanks to the expert care she is receiving at Hoag, the 71-year-old is facing her own diagnosis of heart failure with hope. Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute is ranked in the top 10% in the nation for care that preserves patients’ … Continued
Read MoreNew App Puts Cardiac Surgery Education in Patients’ Hands
For patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery at Hoag, the guidance they need is now in the palm of their hands. Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute piloted a new app that guides patients before, during and after their surgery. The app delivers interactive, personalized education such as reminders, to-do-lists, videos and evidence-based education. … Continued
Read MoreHoag Family Cancer Institute at the Forefront of Innovation
As Orange County’s top choice for cancer care, Hoag Family Cancer Institute prides itself for consistently achieving survival rates that are above national averages. By offering multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient care, patients can feel confident that they will receive care that is rivaled by some of the leading institutions in the nation. As a result, … Continued
Read MoreHoag Offers Expanded Early Detection Screening Under New Guidelines
With a commitment to the prevention and early detection of lung cancer, Hoag Family Cancer Institute’s Lung Cancer Program provides patients a full array of innovative lung cancer diagnosis and treatment options tailored to the individual patient’s clinical needs. In February, the lung cancer screening guidelines were updated to recommend low dose computed tomography (LDCT) … Continued
Read MoreHoag For Life
What recommendations should I follow for a healthy pregnancy?
If you are planning to get pregnant I encourage you to visit your OBGYN for a preconceptual consultation. During this visit your doctor will review your personal and family medical history, including birth defects or genetic disorders, review prescription and over-the-counter medications you may be taking, discuss what steps you can take to help you … Continued
Read MoreWays to Access High Quality Care for Your Child
Parents want to provide the best for their kids and health care should not be an exception. Hoag Medical Group (HMG) pediatrics provide several ways for parents to receive the high-quality care. their child deserves in a way that works best for them. Our pediatricians enjoy seeing their patients face-to-face in the office and this … Continued
Read MoreCenter of Excellence in Continence Care for Women
Becoming the first hospital on the West Coast to earn dual accreditation as a Center for Excellence in Continence Care for Women, Hoag was recognized by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) and National Association for Continence (NAFC) for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety. “Hoag is among the best nationally and is dedicated … Continued
Read MoreComprehensive, Preventive Approach to Spine Health Sets Hoag Apart
At the Hoag Spine Center in Newport Beach, one call delivers it all. The board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeons at Hoag Spine Center, part of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute, consistently deliver cutting-edge surgical treatment options, including spinal navigation – not unlike using GPS in your car — and robot-assisted surgery. Many times, however, some of the … Continued
Read MoreMeet Dr. Mindy Bixby of the Salsbury Family Movement Disorders Program
Mindy Bixby, D.O., is Hoag’s newest Parkinson’s disease (PD) and movement disorders expert. She is a board-certified neurologist, with offices in Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. PD is the second most common adult neurogenerative disease behind Alzheimer’s. The incidence of PD and other movement disorders is growing as our population ages. Recognizing … Continued
Read MoreHow does mononucleosis (aka “kissing disease”) impact Multiple Sclerosis?
More evidence has suggested the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a member of the herpes family that causes mononucleosis (aka the “kissing disease”), can cause Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Recently, a study published went further, citing EBV infection as likely the leading cause of MS. EBV is one virus that has reportedly become re-activated during COVID-19 infection. The … Continued
Read MoreHoag Helps Patients Live Fully with Heart Failure
Cathy Bochynski’s father died of heart failure many years ago. But thanks to the expert care she is receiving at Hoag, the 71-year-old is facing her own diagnosis of heart failure with hope. Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute is ranked in the top 10% in the nation for care that preserves patients’ … Continued
Read MoreNew App Puts Cardiac Surgery Education in Patients’ Hands
For patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery at Hoag, the guidance they need is now in the palm of their hands. Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute piloted a new app that guides patients before, during and after their surgery. The app delivers interactive, personalized education such as reminders, to-do-lists, videos and evidence-based education. … Continued
Read MoreHoag Hosts National Marfan Conference
Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute is hosting The Marfan Foundation’s E3 Conference: Educating, Empowering, and Enriching Our Community on July 7-10, 2022, in Newport Beach. Bringing together more than 600 individuals and families with Marfan syndrome, VEDS, Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS), and other genetic aortic and vascular conditions from across the U.S. and … Continued
Read MoreNow that I’ve been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, what steps should I take to manage my condition?
Coronary artery disease (CAD) develops when major blood vessels that supply your heart become damaged or diseased. It’s typically caused by cholesterol-containing deposits in your coronary arteries and inflammation. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with CAD, there are several steps you can take to manage your condition and stay healthy. I encourage all patients to … Continued
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