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  • Neurosciences

    Knocking out Parkinson's, one punch at a time

    Rick Deming stands on the corner of the boxing ring, his arms against the ropes and a look of scorn on his face. Ding, ding, ding. The pudgy 50-year-old from Huntington Beach comes charging in, throwing body blows at boxing coach Raul Franco. “You can do it,” yells Franco, who is absorbing Deming’s punches with … Read More

  • Diabetes Center

    Fellowship in the Diabetic Community

    Eleven years ago, Manny Hernandez was diagnosed with diabetes. At first it was misdiagnosed as type 2, but he and physicians got that sorted out. Hernandez actually had type 1, requiring regular insulin shots. “That’s when it really sunk in,” he says. “That I had this.” And it wasn’t going away. Hernandez, a Venezuelan-born engineer … Read More

  • Diabetes Center

    Panera Bread Gives Hoag $25K Gift

    Panera Bread recently gave the Hoag Hospital Foundation a $25,000 gift to assist in supporting the hospital’s Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center, officials announced Tuesday. Panera Bread partnered with Hoag for the second year in a row to benefit the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center through its Community Breadbox program. Thirteen south Orange … Read More

  • Breast Program

    You're a Cancer Survivor: Now What?

    Diagnosis of cancer can often permeate all aspects of a person's life. Your normal daily routine can suddenly be replaced by an exhausting whirlwind of doctors' appointments, treatments, tests, visitors, medications and insurance red tape. With all the focus and energy you've placed on cancer treatment, you probably never spent much time thinking about what … Read More

  • Breast Program

    O Magazine Feature: When Genetic Testing Can Be Dangerous to Your Health

    Hoag’s Hereditary Cancer Program is featured in the March 2013 issue of O Magazine: When Genetic Testing Can Be Dangerous to Your Health. The article highlights the reasons why genetic counseling is equally important as receiving a blood test to determine hereditary cancer. View the full article.

  • Diabetes Center

    The Perfect Breakfast

    Dr. Nadeau is an accomplished physician who brings extensive experience to and the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center as Program Director and Endocrinologist at Hoag Medical Group . While he has many areas of interest, the majority of his recent work, research, and lectures focus on diabetes, obesity, and nutrition. Struggling to find the … Read More

  • Diabetes Center

    Gain Control and Freedom with an Insulin Pump

    Dr. Nadeau is an accomplished physician who brings extensive experience to and the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center as Program Director and Endocrinologist at Hoag Medical Group . While he has many areas of interest, the majority of his recent work, research, and lectures focus on diabetes, obesity, and nutrition. Living with diabetes can … Read More

  • Diabetes Center

    Hoag Diabetes Center has new Director

    A new director has been named at Hoag Hospital’s Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center, according to a news release. Daniel A. Nadeau is the first person to receive the Dr. Kris V. Iyer Endowed Chair in Diabetes Care, the release said. He started this month. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Daniel Nadeau join … Read More

  • Executive Health

    Maintain, Don't Gain: Tips to keep holiday pounds off

    It is difficult to do a complete diet makeover or maintain a perfect diet over the holidays, but that is no reason to completely neglect your health. Consuming an extra 500 calories a day, roughly the equivalent of 4 holiday cookies, several days a week can lead to a 5 pound weight gain in just … Read More