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          The Mind-Body Connection: How Stress Affects GERD & How to Manage It

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          GERD and Stress Management: Understanding the Power of Your Thoughts

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          Glioblastoma Clinical Trial Patient May Hold the Key to Tumor Treatment Innovation

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          Hoag Neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Louis to Collaborate with University of Miami on Advanced Robotic Brain Tumor Treatment Technology

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          Can taking supplements reduce my risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia?

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          Standing Tall Again: How Advanced Surgery Helped David Reclaim His Active Lifestyle

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          From Paralysis to Marathoner: How a Hoag spine surgeon got one athlete back in the game

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            Rethinking Memory Loss and Dementia

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            Test-1 Oral Cancer Survivor Creates Food Guide to Give Others Hope

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            Test-3 Patient with Rare Connective Tissue Disorder Grateful to Hoag

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            Test-2 What Is Interventional Pain Management?

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            A man suffers pain in his chest from CAD

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            What Is Interventional Pain Management?

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            A man suffers pain in his chest from CAD

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            Hoag’s Commitment to Innovation Creates New Paths for Parkinson’s Treatment

              Hoag’s Commitment to Innovation Creates New Paths for Parkinson’s Treatment

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              Tips to Managing Hot Flashes During Menopause

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              Hot flashes and menopause

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              Every Second Counts: Hoag’s rapid response team and cutting-edge technology saves a first-time mom and her baby

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              Michelle Wood

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              5 Things that Happen to Your Heart During Pregnancy

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              Hand Heart on Baby Bump

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              Brain Surgery for Dementia? Understanding Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, as Billy Joel Steps Back for Health

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              Dr. Robert Louis

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              GERD and Weight Gain: Understanding the Connection

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              Relief from GERD: Exploring Surgical & Endoscopic Treatment Options

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              Inside GERD: How Your Body Controls (and Sometimes Loses) the Battle Against Acid Reflux

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              What’s Behind Your GERD? Understanding the Causes and How to Find Answers

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              Understanding GERD: Why Managing Acid Reflux is Essential for Long-Term Health

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              Hoag Empowers New Mom to Advocate for Her Baby–And for Others

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              Stroke: Minimizing Risks and Understanding Warning Signs

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              A Stroke and Heart Condition While Pregnant: How Hoag’s care team saved a patient’s life and her baby

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              From Paralysis to Marathoner: How a Hoag spine surgeon got one athlete back in the game

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              Ozgur and Beth

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              When a Hoag ER Nurse Became a Patient: How a cancer diagnosis saved her life and her family

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              Amy Rudder

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              From Misdiagnosis to Breakthrough: One Woman's Journey to Endometriosis Treatment

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              Tips from a sleep expert: How to fall asleep fast

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              How to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy

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              Hoag Family Cancer Institute Leads National Effort to Combat Glioblastoma with Two New Clinical Trials

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              5 Hidden Symptoms That Could Indicate Breast Cancer

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              A woman checks herself for breast cancer

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              The Screening Journey: Mammograms vs. Ultrasounds

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              A doctor prepares a patient for a mammogram

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              Hoag Advances Liver Cancer Treatment with Novel Non-Invasive Robotic Histotripsy System

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              Finding Strength and Resilience: Jennifer's Journey Through Breast Cancer at Hoag

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              Your Essential Guide to Breast Health: The Importance of Mammograms for Dense Breasts and Implants

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              If I have a hiatal hernia, is staying on an antacid medication the best treatment for me?

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              Hoag Provides the Best Melanoma Prevention and Treatment Under the Sun

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              The Silent Killer: How Our Daily Exposure to Toxins Affects Our Health

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              The Hidden Dangers of Seed Oils and Carcinogens in Everyday Products

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              Guarding Your Gut: Preventing GERD and Esophageal Cancer

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              Nourishing Beginnings: Exploring the Benefits of Breastfeeding

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              Hoag Pioneers Holistic Approach to Pain Management

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              Rest, Recharge and Revitalize: A Woman’s Guide to Sleep Health

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              Happy Anniversary to ViewRay MRIdian – A Radiation Treatment that is Second to None

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              Why it’s Important to be Educated Before Committing to Spine Surgery

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              The importance of scheduling your annual mammogram

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              Top Surgeons at Hoag Spine Center Take Conservative Approach

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              How to Take GERD Off the Thanksgiving Menu

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              Science-Backed Ways to Slow Multiple Sclerosis Progression

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              How the Mind-Gut Connection Affects Total Health

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              Long Beach Woman with Rare Genetic Condition Finds Hope at Hoag

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              Comprehensive, Preventive Approach to Spine Health Sets Hoag Apart

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              Hoag Helps Patients Live Fully with Heart Failure

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              Now that I’ve been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, what steps should I take to manage my condition?

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              Advanced Endoscopy Sets Its Scopes on the Future of Digestive Health

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              Pancreatic Cancer Patients From around the World Flock to Hoag Hospital for Clinical Trial

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              Leaders in the Detection and Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

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              Hoag Becomes 1st West Coast Hospital to Offer Mazor X Robot for Spine Surgery

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              Hoag is Revolutionizing Cancer Therapy

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              Hoag Brings Groundbreaking Cancer Treatment Technology to Orange County

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              Oral Cancer Survivor Creates Food Guide to Give Others Hope

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              Investment in Crohn’s Disease Gives Patient Comfort and Hope

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              Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag Adds First Machine-Vision Image Guided Surgery Platform to New Brain & Spine Fully Integrated Operating Room Suites

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              How Technology Removes the Pain Point from Diabetes Management

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              Thyroid Cancer Survivor Receives New Innovative Procedure

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              Rare Cancer Requires Specialized, Caring Team

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              Death in disguise: A broad campaign targets sepsis, which often mimics minor ills

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              Gardening Leads to Heathier Eating Habits

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              Top Doc, Daniel Nadeau, M.D., Answers Your Diabetes Questions

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              Diabetes and Living with Cultural Differences

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              Hoag and St. Joseph Health Promote Heart Health with Subway during Heart Awareness Month

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              The Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center Proudly Welcomes Dr. Daniel A. Nadeau

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              Hoag First in Orange County to Perform Cutting-Edge Alternative to Cervical Spinal Fusion

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              Eat your veggies, don't drink them

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              The New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Clinical Study of Minimally-Invasive Device for Treatment of Reflux Disease

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              Hoag Partners with Newport Beach Restaurant Association to Raise Awareness about Heart Healthy Dining Choices during American Heart Month

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              November 2025

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              Onco-Ballet - Newport BeachChevron right small icon

              In Onco-Ballet we don't focus on perfect ballet technique, but teach you true ballet movements to help you find joy through dance. Onco-Ballet is about using movement and creative expression to help you tune into your body through modified ballet steps. This class is tailored specifically for anyone who has faced cancer to help you learn ballet movement and get your body moving. Join us for an 8-week session to learn the ballet basics and see for yourself what Onco-Ballet is all about. This class is for Hoag Cancer patients, 18 and older only. Hoag cancer patients must be under care of a Hoag Oncologist in active treatment, starting treatment soon or have finished treatment within the past 5 years.*No Class on Monday, October 20th*


              Hoag Cancer Institute - Newport Beach
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              Prepared Childbirth - IrvineChevron right small icon

              This educational program is designed to help you and your partner prepare for labor and the birth of your baby through an interactive approach. You will learn skills and strategies to help make your childbirth experience a positive one; understanding the labor process; when to come to the hospital; breathing, relaxation, and other therapies for pain; timing contractions; labor and pushing positions for both medicated and unmedicated births and what to expect after your baby is born.Class includes a hospital tour.$95.00 price is per couple


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              Maternity Tour - IrvineChevron right small icon

              This tour will be held in-person and is limited to 2 people for each party. Tour is facilitated by Hoag's OB Education Registered Nurses. During this tour you will learn more about our facility, available resources before and after birth and expectations for your hospital experience.Expectant mothers who are at least 24 weeks pregnant, one partner can attend but do not register them. No children allowed on tour.


              Every Sunday through December 28, 2025

              Fudge Family Birthing Suites
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              Maternity Tour - IrvineChevron right small icon

              This tour will be held in-person and is limited to 2 people for each party. Tour is facilitated by Hoag's OB Education Registered Nurses. During this tour you will learn more about our facility, available resources before and after birth and expectations for your hospital experience.Expectant mothers who are at least 24 weeks pregnant, one partner can attend but do not register them. No children allowed on tour.


              Every Sunday through December 28, 2025

              Fudge Family Birthing Suites
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              Reformer Pilates (Monday 7:00 am)Chevron right small icon

              Introductory Reformer Pilates – Free Community ClassJoin us for a free Introductory Reformer Pilates class, designed to gently guide you through the basics of this powerful, low-impact form of exercise. Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about how Pilates can improve strength, flexibility, and overall well-being, this class is taught in a supportive and welcoming environment.What to Bring:Please bring grip socks, towel and a water bottle to stay comfortable and hydrated throughout the session. Class is outdoors, please be prepared for the elements. As part of our commitment to community wellness, this class is offered at no cost.


              Every Monday starting November 3, 2025 through December 30, 2025

              Hoag Health Center San Clemente
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              Reformer Pilates (Monday 8:00 am)Chevron right small icon

              Introductory Reformer Pilates – Free Community ClassJoin us for a free Introductory Reformer Pilates class, designed to gently guide you through the basics of this powerful, low-impact form of exercise. Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about how Pilates can improve strength, flexibility, and overall well-being, this class is taught in a supportive and welcoming environment.What to Bring:Please bring grip socks, towel and a water bottle to stay comfortable and hydrated throughout the session. Class is outdoors, please be prepared for the elements. As part of our commitment to community wellness, this class is offered at no cost.


              Every Monday starting November 3, 2025 through December 30, 2025

              Hoag Health Center San Clemente
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                  Test-4 Watch Kathy's Story

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                  Test-1 Oral Cancer Survivor Creates Food Guide to Give Others Hope

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                  Tips to Managing Hot Flashes During Menopause

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                  Hot flashes and menopause

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                  Every Second Counts: Hoag’s rapid response team and cutting-edge technology saves a first-time mom and her baby

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                  Michelle Wood

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                  5 Things that Happen to Your Heart During Pregnancy

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                  Sonia Mann Lehl

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