Empowered by Hoag Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Christine Panganiban, allergist and immunologist at Hoag Medical Group, explains how to identify allergies versus colds and the various tools available to minimize the effect of allergens to ensure a healthy quality of life. She discusses allergy testing options and the various treatments tailored for each type of allergy. 

Dr. Nura Sobhanian, OB/GYN and gynecologic surgeon at the Women’s Health Institute at Hoag, explains the early signs of pregnancy, the reliability of pregnancy tests and how PMS symptoms differ from that of pregnancy.

In this episode, Dr. Matthew Reed, chief of service for inpatient pain and outpatient addiction, and medical director of the SolMar Residential Program in Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute, describes the symptoms of pain medication addiction and the various methods and practices Hoag has incorporated to wean patients off addictive medication, including innovative technology. 

In this episode, Dr. James Suchy, sports medicine physician at Hoag Medical Group and concussion consultant with the Los Angeles Chargers, discusses his role as a sports physician and the common types of cases he treats. Dr. Suchy also dives into the signs, symptoms and prevention of concussion. 

Listen in as Dr. Lee Carter, cardiologist and director of non-invasive cardiac testing at Hoag, shares the literal and figurative steps we should take to have a healthy heart. He explains the importance of a healthy diet and an active lifestyle to maintain a healthy heart.

Dr. Allyson Brooks, the Ginny Ueberroth Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair of Hoag Women’s Health Institute, gives an overview of newborn care at Hoag. She discusses the different NICU levels for newborns, Hoag’s tailored care for high-risk pregnancies, as well as the ongoing projects to expand Hoag’s focus on women’s health.

Listen as Dr. Lisa Karamardian, OB/GYN and the Jeffrey M. Carlton Endowed Chair in Women’s Health in honor of Dr. Anne M. Kent, identifies the questions that expecting mothers should consider when selecting an OB/GYN and hospital for delivery. 

Dr. Jeremy Smith, orthopedic spine surgeon at the Hoag Orthopedic Institute, dives into the prevention, causes and treatment of spine damage. Dr. Smith highlights Hoag Orthopedic Institute’s non-invasive approach to treating the most common spine injuries. 

In this episode, Dr. Anne Ray, family medicine physician at Hoag Medical Group, illustrates the differences between pediatrics, internal medicine, and family care physicians and how to choose the best primary care physician to meet your needs. Dr. Ray also provides helpful tips for how to prepare and schedule your next primary care appointment at Hoag.

Dr. Samuel Herman, internal medicine physician at Hoag Medical Group, discusses when it’s appropriate to go to the emergency department versus when you should visit urgent care and what types of tools and services are offered at Hoag urgent care locations. Dr. Herman explains how Hoag’s integrated medical records allow for easy communication between the different physicians you see at Hoag.

In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Bassett, the Benjamin & Carmela Du Endowed Chair in Urologic Oncology at Hoag Family Cancer Institute, discusses prostate cancer screening recommendations to help men determine their risk of cancer. Dr. Bassett explains the different types of prostate cancer, what active surveillance is and the various treatment options that are available to prostate cancer patients at Hoag.

Kathy Azeez-Narain, Hoag’s Chief Digital Officer, is at the forefront of developing new digital products to enhance the patient experience at Hoag. Azeez-Narain and her team are dedicated to discovering new ways to solve gaps in the marketplace by integrating technology with traditional health care.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Demeure, the Otis Healy Family Endowed Chair in Applied Genomics and program director of precision medicine at the Hoag Family Cancer Institute, explains how DNA sequencing allows physicians to provide individualized cancer care that is tailored to each patient's genetics. Dr. Demeure also discusses the ground-breaking clinical trials and innovative technology that is available at Hoag.