Spring 2023

Philanthropists Launch Hoag’s Irvine Expansion

Transformational. That is the word used to describe the lead philanthropic gifts at the cornerstone of Hoag’s expansion in Irvine. Thanks to the largest gift in Hoag history, a $106 million gift from the late Audrey Steele Burnand, and a $50 million gift from philanthropists David and Diana Sun, Hoag is expanding its campus in … Read More

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Spring 2023

Major Expansion for Hoag Family Cancer Institute Patients

With a commitment to providing world-class, comprehensive cancer care close to home, Hoag has completed a major renovation and expansion of the Patty & George Hoag Cancer Center in Newport Beach. The new center, which opened in February, further increases Hoag’s offerings as the largest cancer center in Orange County and continues Hoag’s ability to … Read More

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Spring 2023

Why More Babies Are Born at Hoag Than Anywhere in Orange County

If you were born in Orange County, there is a good chance you were born at Hoag. For more than seven decades, more women have trusted Hoag to deliver their babies than any other hospital in the county – second-most in the state. In fact, Hoag has been recognized as high performing in maternity care … Read More

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  • Fall 2022

    Hoag’s Comprehensive Maternal Care

    When women in Orange County consider starting a family, many choose a doctor based on their affiliation with Hoag. It’s easy to see why. Hoag offers the most patient-centric birthing experience in Orange County. Hoag is also here for the things that few expecting moms can plan for. At her regular six-month prenatal appointment, Jessica … Read More

  • Fall 2022

    Q: What can I do to prevent bladder cancer? Are there new treatments on the horizon?

    A: Bladder cancer is a common cancer affecting approximately 80,000 individuals in the United States yearly. Risk factors for bladder cancer include smoking, exposure to certain workplace chemicals and toxins, age (commonly diagnosed over the age of 55), chronic bladder infections as well as a family history of bladder cancer. Bladder cancer can often begin … Read More

  • Fall 2022

    Q: Am I a candidate for an artificial disc in my neck?

    A: The cervical disc is an extraordinary structure that enables us to move our necks with tremendous range and versatility, so when one (or more) of them stops working normally or develops a ‘bulge,’ it can halt us in our tracks. When the bulge hits a nerve, it can cause terrible shooting pain from the … Read More

  • Fall 2022

    Q: What should I expect at my first mammogram?

    A: A screening mammogram is a low dose X-ray exam that takes images of the breast to detect breast cancer early. Mammograms have been shown in numerous studies to save lives. Most women should get their first annual mammogram beginning at age 40 and a doctor’s order is no longer required to schedule the screening. … Read More

  • Fall 2022

    Q: What is the mind-gut connection and why is it so important to good health?

    A: It’s a unique communication network between our brain and digestive tract that influences our state of well-being. In essence, our emotions—how we think and feel— impact our gut health and performance. Think about a marathon runner nervous to start a race who urgently needs to run to the bathroom. The opposite is also true. … Read More

  • Spring 2022

    Ways to Access High Quality Care for Your Child

    Parents want to provide the best for their kids and health care should not be an exception. Hoag Medical Group (HMG) pediatrics provide several ways for parents to receive the high-quality care. their child deserves in a way that works best for them. Our pediatricians enjoy seeing their patients face-to-face in the office and this … Read More

  • Spring 2022

    Center of Excellence in Continence Care for Women

    Becoming the first hospital on the West Coast to earn dual accreditation as a Center for Excellence in Continence Care for Women, Hoag was recognized by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) and National Association for Continence (NAFC) for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety. “Hoag is among the best nationally and is dedicated … Read More

  • Spring 2022

    Comprehensive, Preventive Approach to Spine Health Sets Hoag Apart

    At the Hoag Spine Center in Newport Beach, one call delivers it all. The board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeons at Hoag Spine Center, part of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute, consistently deliver cutting-edge surgical treatment options, including spinal navigation – not unlike using GPS in your car — and robot-assisted surgery. Many times, however, some of the … Read More

  • Spring 2022

    Meet Dr. Mindy Bixby of the Salsbury Family Movement Disorders Program

      Mindy Bixby, D.O., is Hoag’s newest Parkinson’s disease (PD) and movement disorders expert. She is a board-certified neurologist, with offices in Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. PD is the second most common adult neurogenerative disease behind Alzheimer’s. The incidence of PD and other movement disorders is growing as our population ages. Recognizing … Read More