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06/07/2026

Every survivor’s story is different. Every story matters.

This National Cancer Survivor Day, we honor the strength, resilience and hope of those who have faced cancer, along with the loved ones, caregivers and care teams who walk beside them every step of the way.

From advanced treatments and innovative clinical trials to compassionate, personalized care, these stories reflect the many paths to survivorship and the lives touched along the journey.

Happy National Cancer Survivor Day from Hoag. 🧡

06/05/2026

In the noise of counting macros, following strict timing windows and eliminating entire food groups, many of us have lost touch with our body’s quiet, steady voice around food.

Anusha Wijeyakumar, Wellness Consultant at Hoag’s Women’s Health Institute, shares that intuitive eating is about unhooking from external rules and reconnecting with your body’s original language.

Here are three pillars that can help guide that shift:

1. Dethrone the “food police”: Removing moral labels like “good” and “bad” food can help break the binge-and-shame cycle.

2. Honor your biological hunger: Chronic dieting can disrupt metabolism and increase cortisol. Proper nourishment and adequate energy are essential for a regulated nervous system.

3. Embrace the satisfaction factor: Eating should nourish both the body and spirit. Enjoying the experience of food can help shift the body from “fight-or-flight” to “rest-and-digest.”

These small but meaningful mindset shifts can help create a healthier, more intuitive relationship with food.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4u7857h

06/02/2026

Peptides are one of the biggest trends in wellness and longevity right now, but not everything being promoted online is backed by science.

“Peptides are not new or exotic. The body uses them constantly,” says Dr. Andrew Mock, Medical Director of Hoag Compass and a Hoag family and preventive medicine specialist with a special interest in longevity. “What is new is the way they are being marketed online as wellness or longevity products.”

At Hoag, we’re helping patients separate evidence-based medicine from wellness hype. While some peptide-based medications are FDA-approved and play an important role in treating conditions like diabetes and obesity, many products sold online have limited human safety data and little regulatory oversight.

“One of the biggest misconceptions is that peptides are automatically safe or that they can replace the fundamentals of health,” says Dr. Mock. “A medication may help when there is a clear medical indication, but peptides do not replace nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management or appropriate medical care.”

As interest in peptides continues to grow, Hoag encourages patients to ask important questions about safety, regulation and long-term evidence before considering treatment.

06/01/2026

For the millions of women living with endometriosis, finding answers and specialized care can often take years. Hoag is helping change that as the first and only hospital in California — and the first in the western United States — to be designated a Center of Excellence in Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Care by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC).

Through Hoag’s Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Care Program, patients have access to coordinated, specialized care across gynecology, colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, pain management and more, bringing together experts across specialties to treat the full complexity of the disease and support better outcomes.

This designation reflects Hoag’s ongoing commitment to advancing women’s health through innovation, collaboration and compassionate, patient-centered care.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4uEDWxa

05/30/2026

A new chapter in recovery care is taking shape at Hoag.

Last week, we celebrated the beam signing and topping-off ceremony for the new CareMar Recovery Center, an important milestone as we work to expand access to compassionate, evidence-based substance use recovery care in Orange County.

Designed to support healing, hope and long-term recovery, the center will serve patients and families navigating substance use disorders with dedicated clinical expertise and a healing environment built around whole-person care.

We look forward to the impact this center will have for our community for years to come.

05/29/2026

Becoming a mom is more than welcoming a new baby. It is a profound transformation of your body, mind and sense of self.

In those early days, joy and anxiety can exist at the same time. And that is more normal than most people talk about.

“New moms often experience a rollercoaster of emotions, hormonal changes and identity transformations that are more drastic than anything they have experienced before,” says Dr. Mercedes Szpunar, Tsao Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Maternal Mental Health.

Between hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation and the pressure to have everything figured out, early motherhood can feel overwhelming. But you are not meant to navigate it alone.

At Hoag, support goes beyond delivery. From lactation consulting and support groups to specialized mental health support before, during and after pregnancy, we are here for every part of the journey.

Conditions like postpartum depression and anxiety affect as many as 1 in 4 women, but they are highly treatable.

If you are experiencing sadness, irritability, hopelessness or intrusive thoughts, know this: help is available and healing is possible.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dCLSsI

05/28/2026

At the Spring 2026 Hoag Innovators event, physician leaders unveiled forward-thinking solutions designed to transform how we diagnose, treat and care for patients.

Highlights included:

💡 Expanding cellular therapy to bring advanced treatments to patients with severe autoimmune and rheumatologic conditions, presented by Dr. Raghuveer Ranganathan — funded to launch a next-generation cellular therapy program.

💡 Reimagining preventive care through a health optimization platform built for earlier detection and whole-person insight, presented by Dr. Eugene Yim.

💡 Restoring brain function by creating new neural connections after injury, presented by Dr. Ezequiel Goldschmidt — funded to advance groundbreaking brain restoration research.

💡 Personalizing cancer care with patient-derived “tumor avatars” to predict treatment response, presented by Dr. Tiffany Beck — funded to pioneer a new frontier in precision medicine.

These investments reflect Hoag’s commitment to accelerating innovation and bringing transformative care directly to patients.

05/27/2026

As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into healthcare, one question remains: What role will human connection play?

In episode 4 of Take Me To Hoag, Kathy Azeez-Narain, Hoag’s Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Customer Innovation Officer, discusses how technology is advancing patient care while reinforcing the importance of empathy, trust and the human experience.

🎧 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/1vVjCGBhs2Q

05/25/2026

Expert care, every step of the way.

At Hoag’s Breast Health Program, patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team dedicated to treating every aspect of breast cancer with precision and compassion. From fellowship-trained breast surgeons and radiologists to specialized medical and radiation oncologists, care is coordinated, comprehensive and centered around each patient.

Beyond clinical treatment, Hoag also offers integrative services like nutrition support, acupuncture and oncology massage to help patients navigate their journey with strength and support.

Because breast cancer care isn’t just about treating the disease. It’s about caring for the whole person.

05/22/2026

A stroke can happen in an instant, but recognizing the signs just as quickly can save a life.

“Time lost is brain lost,” says Dr. David Brown, neurologist and program director of Hoag’s Stroke Program.

At Hoag, our Stroke Program ranks among the top 5% in the nation, delivering advanced, coordinated care when every second matters. Because when it comes to stroke, time isn’t just important, it’s everything.

That’s why we’re sharing a simple way to remember the signs: BE FAST.

Balance – sudden dizziness or loss of coordination�
Eyes – blurred or lost vision�
Face – uneven smile or facial droop�
Arm – weakness or numbness
Speech – slurred or difficulty speaking�
Time – call 911 immediately

The good news: Up to 80% of strokes are preventable. Managing blood pressure, staying active, quitting smoking and controlling conditions like diabetes can significantly reduce your risk.

This month, learn the signs, understand your risk and share this with someone you love. It could make all the difference.

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