When to go to the Emergency Department vs. Urgent Care

5 Tips to Reduce Salt for a Healthy Heart

Americans sure do heart salt. Nearly 90% of adults and children in the U.S. consume too much of the stuff. Unfortunately, our love affair with sodium comes at a cost: high blood pressure, which leads to heart disease. “The body needs sodium to function properly, but too much sodium can raise blood pressure, which is … Read More

Hoag Orthopedic Expands Into South OC

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and its affiliate Hoag Orthopedic Institute are expanding their presence in South Orange County, as well as building a new “fast track” emergency room in Newport Beach. Hoag Orthopedic, which is 51% owned by the hospital, this month is opening a 10,000-square-foot facility in Aliso Viejo to go along with five … Read More

FluxWear Seeks to Alleviate Chronic Pain via Hat

Photo by OCBJ Santa Ana-based FluxWear, a wearable tech company, said that it will partner with Hoag and Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) to conduct clinical trials of its neuromodulation hat device, dubbed Shift. The company anticipates enrolling 150 participants starting mid-October. FluxWear launched the latest version of Shift commercially on its website in … Read More

Hoag Hospital 2023

THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE IS HERE TODAY! Hoag’s unrivaled investment in groundbreaking clinical research and state-of-the-art technologies, combined with relentless recruitment of best-in-class physicians to guide these innovations ensure that no one needs to leave Orange County to receive the most advanced health care.  Hoag is shaping the future of medicine.  Right here in … Read More

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hoag encourages women to maintain their breast health through three key steps: Understand “your normal.” Understanding how your breasts look and feel normally will help you identify changes which may be signs of breast cancer. Speak with your physician if you notice certain changes in your breasts. Know … Read More

Hoag Hospital Foundation to host Second Annual H.E.R. Summit

Hoag Hospital Foundation has announced their second annual H.E.R. Summit by Hoag at VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa, on Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. This year’s event presents an enriching program filled with captivating conversations that explore the depths of women’s mental and sexual health, as well as the secrets … Read More

5 Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Back Pain Now

Chronic back pain is more than, well, a pain. It can be disabling, affecting a person’s ability to work and interfering with their quality of life. It can also be managed in part through lifestyle changes. “Even small alterations to your diet, exercise regime and sleep can help you manage chronic back pain,” said Charles … Read More

Understand Your Risk & Take Control: The Significance of Preparation and Prevention When it Comes to Breast & Ovarian Cancer

Preparation and prevention are essential when it comes to your health. The Hoag Breast & Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program specializes in the management and care for women who have tested positive for a genetic mutation that increases their risk of breast, ovarian and/or uterine cancer. “Hoag’s Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program is delivering on … Read More

The ‘Power of VR’ Shows its Worth Across Multiple Specialties

Virtual reality made significant improvements in patient experiences. It has turned resistors at Hoag Hospital into champions, says Thomas Hutchinson, executive director of digestive health and experiential reality, and neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Louis. By: Healthcare IT News