Health and Wellness In Your 40s

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 40s.  Diet and Gut Health “When we hit our 40s, things start to be painful. We’re starting to feel the wear and tear that we’ve … Read More

How to Prepare for Your Mammogram

At Hoag, we encourage you to take an active role in your breast health. A mammogram is an essential step of a women’s health journey. A mammogram is a low dose X-ray exam that takes images of the breast to detect breast cancer early. Knowing what to expect at your mammogram may help calm your … Read More

The Real Scoop About IBD in Young Adults

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a gastrointestinal disorder that causes pain or discomfort, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, is increasing among young adults. For some young adults, the symptoms are annoying or embarrassing. For others, they’re debilitating – interfering with sports, social events and school. Why does IBD strike so many young adults? “When it … Read More

The Importance of Nutrition While Breastfeeding

Nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting both the health of a breastfeeding mother and the growth and development of her baby. It is also important to remember each woman’s birth story is different, so determining the correct nutrition needs for you is the first step. One constant no matter your birthing journey is your … Read More

Ouch! What you Need to Know About Kidney Stones

One in 10 people will develop kidney stones at some point in their lives, and when they do, there’s a good chance they’ll tell you about it. Kidney stones mean pain. Yelp-out-loud pain. Pain that can land you in the hospital. Luckily, Hoag’s expert urology department is here to help treat patients’ kidney stones through … Read More

Chemical, Mineral or Tinted? Picking a Sunscreen can be Confusing.

Consumers have many choices when it comes to sunscreen, but it can be confusing to know which product to use and how best to wear it. The best sunscreen, experts say, is the one you’ll wear every day. Regular use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen can reduce the risk of skin cancer for many people. In the … Read More

Hoag Runs in the Family for Devoted Donor Otis Healy

Meet Otis Healy, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who holds a special place in his heart for his family and for Hoag. Otis’ commitment to his family and his passion for health care have made a lasting impact. As the benefactor of the Otis Healy Family Endowed Chair in Applied Genomics, he continues … Read More

What This Oncologist Is Saying About Sunscreen May Surprise You

With summer upon us and June gloom gone, many are out enjoying the sunshine. “The question we need to ask ourselves is, ‘How can I protect myself from harmful UV rays on sunny days and gloomy days alike?’” Steven Q. Wang, medical director of dermatologic oncology at Hoag Family Cancer Institute said. The answer may … Read More

Hospital Building Spree Could Turn Irvine Into Nation’s Next Big Health Brand

In 2008, local philanthropist Diana Sun’s mother had surgery to remove a brain tumor, but it didn’t work. She soon was rushed to Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, where she had a second brain surgery and spent three-plus weeks recovering. The Suns thought enough of their experience with Hoag that today, 15 years later, they … Read More

Precision Medicine: Individualizing Cancer Treatment