Empowered by Hoag Podcast

Dr. Lauren Bennett, neuropsychologist and director of neuropsychology at Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute, discusses the common signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, the importance of early detection, how to care for a loved one experiencing dementia, and the comprehensive team at Hoag that is dedicated to caring for patients with memory and cognitive disorders. 

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. 

Dr. Charles De Mesa, chief of Interventional Pain, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Hoag Spine Center, and director of the Chronic Pain & Neuropathy Program at the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute, discusses what back pain is and what deems it as chronic. Dr. De Mesa shares several red flags to look out for to help determine when you should seek medical attention. Additionally, he shares preventative methods for chronic back pain and the array of treatment options available to those experiencing back pain at Hoag.