Hoag Provides the Best Melanoma Prevention and Treatment Under the Sun
What makes Orange County one of the most desirable places to live on Earth is also what makes the Hoag Melanoma & Skin Cancer Program so vital to our community: the sun. More than 1,000 people are diagnosed with skin cancer in Orange County every year. That is a higher rate per capita than both … Read More
Read MoreNew Mom Greets Baby with Wonder and Gratitude After Undergoing Lifesaving Measures
Over dinner, Sonia Jamin’s dad cried tears of joy. When Sonia revealed she was pregnant with her second child, her father was so moved that he wept, laughed and bought wine for the entire restaurant. The following morning found her dad crying again. This time, though, he was terrified. “The next call he gets from … Read More
Read More‘This Has Never Been Done Before:’ Plans Progress for Richard H. Pickup Center for Brain Health
A transformative $50 million gift from the late Newport Beach philanthropist Richard Pickup will change the course of memory and cognitive disorders care at Hoag and nationwide. Richard, who passed away earlier this year, helped shape the course of health care with his longtime support of Hoag neurosciences. Plans for a dedicated Richard H. Pickup … Read More
Read MoreYounger People Are Being Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer. Hoag Has Them Covered
People as young as 20 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a disease once associated exclusively with older adults. While researchers try to unravel the cause of this troubling trend, oncologists at Hoag are educating young people about their risks, and about how to identify and avoid the disease. Hoag is also spreading a message … Read More
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Meet 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 … Read More
How 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 … Read More
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’ … Read More
New 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. … Read More
Hoag 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 … Read More
Now 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 … Read More
Hoag 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, … Read More
Hoag 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) … Read More
What’s the best way to detect skin cancer?
The best way to protect yourself from skin cancer is to monitor your skin regularly and wear sunscreen. Check your skin often for new or changing moles or freckles and show them to your doctor. The ABCs of melanoma is a helpful guide to help you distinguish what features you should look for when checking … Read More
A Message from Robert Braithwaite: The New Year
Dear Neighbors, The New Year is a time of new beginnings. We make our resolutions and set our intentions. In the darkened days of winter, we create light and warmth, and begin our journeys anew. Here at Hoag, those feelings of rejuvenation are particularly strong. Our culture of innovation constantly propels us forward, and everywhere … Read More