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What to Know about the Cancer that Claimed Jimmy Buffett
Image from Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP This weekend, we lost a beloved musical icon who came to represent a sun-soaked subculture. When Jimmy Buffett lost his four-year battle against Merkel cell carcinoma, the “Margaritaville” singer’s final act was to shed light on this rare and aggressive form of skin cancer. “If caught early, Merkel cell carcinoma has … Read More
Health and Wellness In Your 70s and Beyond
Four O.C. medical experts offer advice and suggest preventive measures for taking care of body, mind, and spirit in every decade. Here they focus on specifics for those in their 70s. Exercise “This is when we’re really concerned with mobility and balance. You hear about people falling quite a bit. Balance requires practice. You have … Read More
New South OC Health Center Celebrated During Community Event
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — A new health center opened its doors in south Orange County, and residents flocked to the grand opening celebration of Hoag Health Center Dove Canyon on Saturday, Aug. 26. At the grand opening celebration, residents toured the new campus and enjoyed a meet and greet with Professional Golf Association star … Read More
Hoag Recruits Renowned Physician and Researcher from Dartmouth to Lead Hoag Neuro-Oncology Program
Hoag is proud to announce that Simon Khagi, M.D., F.A.C.P., a renowned, triple board-certified medical oncologist and neuro-oncologist specializing in primary and metastatic brain cancers and spinal cord tumors, has joined the Hoag Family Cancer Institute as the director of neuro-oncology. Under Dr. Khagi’s leadership, Hoag’s Brain & Spine Tumor program will further its offerings … Read More
Knowing This About the Aorta Could Save Your Life
The aorta is the body’s largest blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the entire body, but most people don’t give much thought to their aorta until they experience a problem. The Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center at Hoag wants to change that. Aortic Disease Awareness Day is an international celebration on … Read More
Surfers’ Radical Safety: 6 Tips to Avoid Traumatic Injury
The award-winning Hoag Spine Center has a message for surfers: “We hope never to meet you, but if you do get injured in the ocean, we’re here for you.” “Most neck and spinal cord injuries at the beach are caused by an ocean wave forcing your neck and spine into harmful, unnatural positions,” said Director … Read More
Allyson Brooks – Filling Gaps in Women’s Health Care
Allyson Brooks is continuing to address the gaps in women’s healthcare she witnessed as an obstetrician and gynecologist. The executive director and chief quality officer at Hoag Women’s Health Institute—a unit of the Newport Beach hospital that’s one of the country’s higher-rated women’s health systems—recently oversaw the launch of Hoag’s Postpartum+ program, which allows new mothers … Read More
From Paralysis to World Record Holder Marathoner
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Two decades ago, Beth Sanden suffered her first spinal injury while preparing for the Boston Marathon and the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii. Sanden was going downhill, going 45 to 50 mph on a bike, when she slid over broken asphalt and flipped over. “My spinal cord was like an accordion,” she … Read More
Health and Wellness In Your 60s
Four O.C. medical experts offer advice and suggest preventive measures for taking care of body, mind, and spirit in every decade. Here they focus on specifics for those in their 60s. Skin “The main concern with patients in their 60s and beyond is starting to see more of a lack of hydration and declined moisture … Read More
Health and Wellness In Your 50s
Four O.C. medical experts offer advice and suggest preventive measures for taking care of body, mind, and spirit in every decade. Here they focus on specifics for those in their 50s. Mental Wellness “During this time, the default social network used to be meeting the parents of your children’s friends. That doesn’t happen anymore. Now … Read More