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Program makes it easier to discuss female health issues
For women experiencing painful intercourse, incontinence or other pelvic floor disorders, physical rehabilitation can be life-changing. But few women feel comfortable discussing intimate issues in the same physical therapy setting as patients recovering from strokes or car accidents. With a sole focus on these sensitive conditions, Womanology, a well-respected pelvic-floor specialty clinic, has provided integrated, … Read More
Commentary: Embracing child birth as 'part of nature'
Early in my career as an obstetrician, I was rigid in my thinking about the “right” way to deliver a baby. Over the years, my view has evolved. While I still believe the hospital is the best and safest place to deliver a baby, I understand the appeal of birthing centers and home birth. In … Read More
WOMANOLOGY® by Hoag
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian recently opened WOMANOLOGY® by Hoag at its Irvine campus. WOMANOLOGY treats pelvic floor disorders, including incontinence and painful sexual intercourse. It was previously privately owned and operated a clinic in Irvine for more than 12 years, adding a second location in Fullerton. Founder and physical therapist Robin Christenson sold WOMANOLOGY’s clinics … Read More
Becker's Hospital Review names Hoag to 100 Hospitals With Great Women's Health Programs – 2013
Becker’s Hospital Review names Hoag for its’ outstanding women’s health program based on clinical excellence and quality care. Hoag Hospital Newport Beach (Calif.). Hoag Hospital Newport Beach is an acute care, nonprofit hospital that includes institutes specializing in care for cancer, heart and vascular conditions, neurosciences, women’s health and orthopedics. The Hoag Women’s Health … Read More
100 hospitals with great women's health programs | 2014
Becker’s Hospital Review has named the following organizations to the 2014 edition of its annual list, “100 hospitals with great women’s health programs.” These hospitals all offer outstanding health services geared toward women, such as gynecology, obstetrics, women-focused heart care and women-focused cancer care, among other women’s health needs. Hospitals were selected for this list … Read More
Knitters ready to give away the fruits of their labor
It’s time for the results of the many hours of needlework by members of the Susi Q NeedleArts Guild to warm others. The group, which meets monthly to knit and crochet at the Laguna Beach Community & Susi Q Center, held its annual holiday gift wrapping party Friday. The donated items, including scarves, shawls, hats … Read More
Pink Panera Bagels Raise Money for Hoag
Panera Bread recently helped raised money for the Hoag Breast Center by selling pink ribbon bagels. Last week officials from Hoag, Hoag Hospital Foundation, Panera Bread, physicians and breast cancer survivors gathered for breakfast to celebrate the $4,000 raised during Panera’s Pink Ribbon Bagel promotion in October. The money generated by the fundraiser will be … Read More
Cancer Surgeon Caps Fundraiser with Haircut
Two scissors-wielding women sliced off the almost blue-black ponytail belonging to a very willing surgeon Friday, before sharing a long embrace. The emotional moment was all for charity, the capstone of a $15,000 fundraising effort by Dr. Lisa Guerra for breast cancer nonprofit Susan G. Komen of Orange County. After the haircut, Guerra stood smiling … Read More
Each woman is an individual when it comes to cancer screening
Some researchers recommend that women get mammograms annually after age 40. Others suggest the test is best if women receive it every other year starting at age 50. Still others assert that if a woman has a family history of breast cancer, it’s really best to start 20 years before reaching the age at which … Read More
Become breast-cancer aware no matter your family history
When I ask patients if they perform regular breast self-exams I often hear, “no,” and the excuse, “I’m not high-risk.” What they mean is that they don’t have a family history of breast cancer or the BRCA gene mutation associated with a higher risk for breast cancer. But the absence of family history and the … Read More