In The News
ERAS Post-Surgical Protocols Continue to Reshape Spine Surgery
Improving the functional outcomes of spine surgeries should ideally bring better patient experiences. Toward that end, the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols are collectively designed to decrease each surgery’s adverse effects and enable faster, smoother patient recoveries. Certain spine surgeons have utilized the ERAS protocols for years and are playing a key role in … Read More
Community COVID-19 Update
Dear Neighbors, With the COVID-19 summer wave still pounding Orange County shores, I am writing to update you about ways that you can protect yourself and your loved ones. First: Vaccinate. Most eligible people in the county have now been vaccinated. If you have not, now is the time. As of this week, there are four … Read More
The Best Sunscreen? The One You Use.
That hot orange friend of ours is out in full force. Your sunscreen should be, too! You know the drill by now: to prevent skin cancer, stay out of the sun, wear protective clothing and, of course, use sunscreen. But which sunscreen? And when? The experts at Hoag’s comprehensive Melanoma Program weighed in with their … Read More
Best Hospitals, Health Systems to Work for by State
Forbes released its “America’s Best Employers by State” list Aug. 24, and 262 hospitals and health systems made the cut. Forbes, in collaboration with market research company Statista, surveyed 70,000 employees working for businesses with more than 500 employees. A total of 1,382 employers were ranked from varying industries, up to 101 per state. Employers could be … Read More
Renowned Dermatologist Joins Hoag
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian announces that Steven Wang, M.D., a renowned, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, has joined the Hoag Family Cancer Institute as the Director of Dermatologic Oncology as part of the Melanoma Program. Dr. Wang joins Hoag after spending 16 years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he served as the … Read More
When Should You Consider Surgery for Scoliosis?
Most people with scoliosis will never require surgery. But who does need surgery, and how do you know? Often diagnosed in childhood, scoliosis is characterized by an abnormal curve in the spine that can range from as small as 10 degrees to more than 100 degrees. In pediatric patients, this can result in pulmonary problems … Read More
3 Tips to Transition from Summer to School
There is no subtlety to the start of the school year. Blaring bells, crowded halls, thudding books and rigid routines mark the end of summer fun. Here’s a few tips to ease your kids out of the hammock and back into the classrooms. Start Early. Like Now. Summer is a lawless time of unbridled fun. … Read More
4 Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms
Making the decision to breastfeed has countless benefits for both mom and baby, although sometimes the process can be tricky for new mothers to navigate. Here are 4 tips to help you prepare for a successful breastfeeding experience: Skin-to-skin Bringing your baby to your chest right after they are born not only soothes them and … Read More
10 Experts: Best Ways to Improve Your Health Now
Eating Michael L. Chang, family medicine physician with MemorialCare Medical Group in Laguna Hills “Heart disease or heart ailments are what we pass away from most in America. So the biggest way to prevent that, in my opinion, is a healthy diet. And I hate to say the word ‘diet,’ but it’s all about a … Read More
Hoag Compass: Healthcare that Empowers Moms
Finding a healthcare provider that you like and trust is one of the things that can impact your healthcare journey the most. We got to tour the new Hoag On-Demand Care and Innovation Center recently. We chatted with some of the healthcare providers and we are seriously impressed with how Hoag is intentionally empowering moms … Read More