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Christina Applegate Reveals Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
Photo courtesy: The New York Times Dr. Yasir Jassam, a board-certified neurologist at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA. Award-winning actress Christina Applegate revealed on social media that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. “It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going,” wrote Applegate in a tweet. Multiple … Read More
9 Hospital Execs Share How Their Innovation Approach Evolved Since the Start of the Pandemic
Hospitals’ innovation efforts were forced to accelerate and refocus because of the pandemic’s demand for more virtual care options and increased attention to social determinants of health. Below, eight executives from hospitals and health systems across the country discuss how their innovation programs have changed and stayed the same in the year since the pandemic … Read More
Hospital Revenue Dips 1%, Net Income Drops 17%
Orange County hospitals saw mixed financial outcomes in 2020. While net patient revenue was relatively stable, down 1% to $8.7 billion among 24 hospitals on the Business Journal’s annual list, net income tells a different story. The 24 hospitals combined saw a 17% drop in net income, likely due to a mix of unexpected costs … Read More
New Healthcare Offices
Hoag Medical Group San Clemente recently opened in the Talega Health Center, offering same-day appointments and visits, as well as access to the Hoag network of services, specialists and facilities. The San Clemente care team includes Dr. Kayla Ramsey, who can treat children, 5 years and older, and adults. As a doctor of osteopathic medicine, … Read More
What to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines
I’m a little nervous about the new vaccines. Are they safe? All ages Many of my patients ask me if I think there are any risks to taking a COVID-19 vaccine that has been developed so quickly? And my response to them is that I will be the first in line to take a vaccine … Read More
Radiologists Turn to New AI tool to Improve Breast Cancer Detection on Screening Mammograms
Artificial intelligence continues to deliver on its promise to improve patient care with a new tool that helps radiologists better spot breast cancers on mammograms, a study published Wednesday demonstrates. Screening mammography is a well-trusted exam that’s proven to detect disease before it spreads, improving prognosis and reducing mortality. At the same time, many cancers … Read More
Orange County Hospital CEOs Team Up For National Kidney Foundation's 2016 Kidney Walk
Robert T. Braithwaite, president and CEO of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, and Steven C. Moreau, president and CEO of St. Joseph Hospital of Orange, will be honored as Co-Corporate Walk Chairs of the National Kidney Foundation’s 6th annual Orange County Kidney Walk to be held on June 5, 2016 at Mason Regional Park in Irvine. … Read More
New mom? Don't be afraid to ask for help
During my pregnancy, “Congratulations” was nearly always followed by, “Get ready.” Sometimes a mom offered this wisdom as if she truly wanted me to emotionally prepare for the joy that becoming a mom would bring, which I later learned is impossible to prepare for. Most of the time, the advice felt more like a warning … Read More
Women's health care at Hoag gets $5 million 'pot of gold' from Ueberroth family
Dr. Allyson Brooks has big ideas for improving women’s health care at Hoag Hospital. Until recently, she just wasn’t sure how she’d pay for the path to make them a reality. “I’ve always been envious watching what others can do,” she said Monday. “Now, I’ll have my little pot of gold.” That “little pot of … Read More
Hoag Names First Muzzy Family Fellow in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Sadia Khan, D.O., training with Melvin J. Silverstein, M.D. to learn the latest techniques in oncoplastic breast conservation surgery NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 27, 2015 – Hoag announced that Dr. Sadia Khan is the first recipient of the Muzzy Family Endowed Fellowship in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. The Muzzy Family generously donated $1 million to establish … Read More