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When Dr. Wes Chandler accepted his first hospitalist job, caring exclusively for patients during their hospital stays, he was handed the on-call pager on a Saturday morning and left to plunge in. That experience helped inspire him to start Pacific Hospitalist Associates in 1997. The group, which employs 44 doctors – 38 of whom are … Read More

It works. It's more effective than last year's. And really it doesn't hurt that much. So if you're still on the fence about getting your flu shot, you've run out of excuses. The flu is one of the more-vexing viruses we deal with as physicians — a sometimes-fatal disease that is preventable with vaccines and … Read More

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

Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has been named one of the nation's top 50 cardiovascular hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, a healthcare data firm. The hospital is one of two California medical centers to make the list. The list recognizes hospitals that outperformed their peers in inpatient and extended care, clinical process, efficiency and cost … Read More

Becker’s Hospital Review has named Hoag to the 2015 edition of its list, “100 hospitals and health systems with great neurosurgery and spine programs.” The organizations on this year’s list are remarkable leaders in neurosciences, providing treatment for patients with various brain and spine conditions. To develop this list, the Becker’s Hospital Review selected hospitals … Read More

Ever have a “special” day, like when your kitchen wall is caved in by an errant truck? That's when you really find out how good your home insurance is. Traditional home policies do not cover maintenance, but are bought to protect against uncommon and often expensive episodes without thought as to who will fix things. … Read More

SAN CLEMENTE (CBSLA.com) — A San Clemente teen’s dying wish meant many people could live. Connor Eckhardt’s parents are mourning his passing but also celebrating his legacy and the gifts he left others. They won’t be the only ones celebrating his selflessness. Eckhardt will be honored at the upcoming Tournament of Roses Parade’s on the … Read More

Some have a misconception that dining with diabetes means bland, boring and overly restrictive. It doesn't have to be so. In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, I wanted to share how those living with diabetes can thoroughly enjoy dining out. Enticing internationally inspired cuisine that also keeps blood sugars in check is easy to … Read More

Its website discloses readmission rates, surgical site infections, and price. Everyone is calling for transparency in prices for health care services. If you could shop for health care services it is likely competition would improve quality and lower costs. But, as we all know too well, health care is not like shopping for computers, cars, … Read More

Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has named Patrick Anderson as its senior vice president and chief information officer. Anderson previously worked in a similar position for Ochsner Health System in Louisiana, where he led telemedicine efforts and other systems across a network of 25 hospitals. “We are pleased to welcome Patrick Anderson to Hoag and … Read More