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H.B. man brought back to life after multiple heart attacks
In the dream, the man is at an airport and the plane is ready for takeoff. The man rushes frantically, but can’t find the right door. Eventually the plane takes off without him. This was the dream, or vision, Sean Porter of Huntington Beach had as he lingered between life and death at Hoag Hospital … Read More
Food as Medicine: It's Not Just a Fringe Idea Anymore
Several times a month, you can find a doctor in the aisles of Ralph’s market in Huntington Beach, wearing a white coat and helping people learn about food. On one recent day, this doctor was Daniel Nadeau wandering the cereal aisle with Allison Scott, giving her some ideas on how to feed kids who studiously … Read More
The Crowd: Having a ball at the Christmas Carol Ball
It was arguably the most anticipated Christmas ball of the season. Hoag Hospital Foundation welcomed upward of 650 guests to the 50th annual Christmas Carol Ball, held at the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. An impressive $1.5 million was raised for the vital community healthcare resource. Chaired by Karen Linden and Cindy Stokke, this … Read More
Hoag is Ranked a Top Cardiovascular Hospital
Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has been named one of the nation's 50 top cardiovascular hospitals for 2017 by Truven Health Analytics, which provides information and suggestions for improving the cost and quality of healthcare, according to a news release. Hoag was the only California community hospital to make the list. It was also included … Read More
Savalia Named to Hoag Director Position
Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has named Dr. Nirav Savalia, a clinical assistant professor of surgery at USC, as director of oncoplastic and aesthetic breast surgery. Oncoplastic surgery combines plastic surgery techniques with tumor removal to preserve aesthetics. Savalia will develop Hoag's breast reconstruction program. “Dr. Savalia is a highly skilled, dedicated surgeon who understands … Read More
Hoag Named one of the 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs for 2016
Physical therapists, pain management specialists, neurologists, neurosurgeons and nurses staff the Advanced Brain and Spine Care Unit and neurosurgery spine program at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. For 2017, CareChex ranked Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian the No.3 hospital in California for major neurological surgery. For both 2015 and 2016, Healthgrades recognized Hoag Memorial for superior outcomes … Read More
It May Seem Counterintuitive but Snack Before the Party
If you are determined to keep that extra inch off your waist this holiday season, there are two things you are going to need for every party and gathering you attend: snacks and water. That might not be the usual advice you receive this time of year, but the key to keeping the pounds off … Read More
Kids Try Their Hand with Robotic Surgery Gear During Hoag Visit
It's not every day that 11-year-olds get to perform surgery. Or rather, perform surgical simulations with state-of-the-art equipment. But Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach opened its doors last week to nine south Orange County preteens who had won awards at the VEX World Championships in Louisville, Ky., in April. The students were part of two … Read More
New Treatments for Lung Cancer Are Emerging
Killing cancer with chemotherapy has been compared to lighting a candle with a blowtorch. You’ll definitely get that wick lit, but you’ll also render everything around the candle into smoldering heap of cinders. Today, thankfully, that is changing. Advances in chemotherapy are allowing oncologists to target the disease without weakening the rest of the body. … Read More
Hoag Gets Stroke Center Nod
Newport Beach-based Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has been certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by Milford, Ohio-based DNV GL Healthcare USA Inc. Hoag said it's the second DNV GL certified hospital in California and the first hospital in Orange County to receive the accreditation. Comprehensive stroke centers represent the most advanced stroke treatment available in … Read More