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Ranked among the top 5 percent in the nation, Hoag’s Stroke Program has been awarded the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement for continued high standard of stroke care. Hoag is a Nationally Certified Stroke Center and is designated as a Stroke-Neurology Receiving Center by the Orange County Health Care Agency. ... Our neurohospitalists are proud to share this achievement. Visit our https://www.Newportneurospecialists.com to learn more about the amazing team at Hoag.

Did you know Stroke affects every age, not just seniors? Important statistics to know and share. Visit https://Newportneurospecialists.com to learn more about strokes and how you can recognize the onset signs of a stroke. #strokeawarenessmonth

Join Dr. David Brown, MD for Stroke: Symptoms and Treatment Options Event Time/Date: May 19 @5:30 - 6:00 PM Learn more and register at https://newportneurospecialists.com/raising-stroke-awarene/... In this live stream, Dr. David Brown, a Hoag neurologist specialized in the treatment of strokes, will discuss the first signs of a stroke, the importance of a timely response, as well as explore the different treatment options available to patients.

Signs of Stroke F Face drooping A Arm weakness S Speech difficulty T Time to call 911 to get to a certified stroke hospital. Check the time last seen normal.... Quote from Dr. David Brown If you suspect someone is having a stroke, ask them to smile; if one side of their face droops, that’s a sign of stroke. Similarly, if they try to lift both arms, but one drifts downward, that’s another sign. Slurred speech can also be a symptom. If you observe any of these signs, call 911 immediately. Time is essential to limiting or reversing the impact of stroke, said David Brown, M.D., program director of Hoag’s Stroke Program https://newportneurospecialists.com/stroke/

May is National Stroke Awareness month. Hoag is an official Get With The Guidelines Stroke (GWTG-Stroke) participant of the American Stroke Association, and as the program requires that hospitals meet a five-step standard including identification of a champion to develop, direct and mobilize teams that will implement patient treatment and discharge guidelines, Dr. David Brown. MD leads this entity. Learn more at https://newportneurospecialists.com/raising-stroke-awarene/

Would you know how to recognize a stroke when it happens? Acting FAST can be the difference between life and death for someone suffering a stroke. Click on the link to learn more about how to recognize a stroke and what to do! #newportneurospecialists

Medical News Today looks at the common misconception of whether it's safe to sleep after suffering a concussion. Click on the link below to read the full article

Medical News Today looks at the common misconception about whether it's safe to sleep after suffering a concussion. Click on the link below to read the full article

After 30 years of poor sleep, Steve Fink finally found relief at the Voltmer Sleep Center! Click on the link to read the full story https://buff.ly/3b6PJOX

To help combat the community’s fears of dementia, and the potential impact on health care given the progressive aging of our population, Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute has started on a comprehensive approach to these problems through OC Vital Brain* launched in 2010, under the direction of William R. Shankle, M.S., M.D., F.A.C.P., The Judy & Richard Voltmer Endowed Chair in Memory and Cognitive Disorders, Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute. OC Vital Brain includes: ... Free public educational seminars Online resources to identify, track and reduce ADRD risk factors In-person memory assessment screening at Hoag Physician and community resources Free monthly e-newsletter with the latest information on ADRD, news and upcoming event Click on the link below to learn more! https://bit.ly/2KfeoWt

Hoag Hospital has been ranked top 1% in the world for Neurology and Neurosurgery! Here are a few of Hoag Neuroscience's notable accolades: TOP volume Comprehensive Stroke Center in Southern California 65% of patients back to normal at 90 days HIGHEST Level Epilepsy Center (IV), using advanced diagnostics and minimally invasive robotic surgery TOP volume brain tumor program in Southern California... FIRST hospital on the West Coast to offer real-time image-guided spinal surgery TOP volume Parkinson’s/Deep Brain Stimulator program in Southern California https://newportneurospecialists.com/

Did you know that epilepsy is 10x less funded than other brain diseases?? Join thousands of individuals around the world and help spread awareness about Epilepsy during the month of October! Check out Epilepsy Foundation of America's PSA on why it is so important to improve funding and awareness for those suffering from this disease https://youtu.be/Bm6YXp7Jvxw #newportneurospecialists #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth

Do you know what to do if someone around you is having a seizure? Here are 6 steps to remember when applying first aid to someone experiencing a seizure #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth #SeizureFirstAid

For years, Tiffany Mueller struggled with epileptic seizures that were quickly ruining her quality of life. However, thanks to the experienced eye of David Millett, M.D., Ph.D., a board-certified neurologist specializing in seizures and epilepsy, Hoag doctors were able to remove the abnormal group of blood vessels in her brain. 6 weeks following the surgery, she made a full recovery, and the epileptic seizures are a thing of the past! Click on the link to read the full story https://bit.ly/3myHldL

November 2020 is National Epilepsy Awareness Month and the Epilepsy Foundation is offering free #SeizureFirstAid certification classes throughout the month! Click on the link below to register for a class

Dysautonomia is serious condition that negatively affects the Autonomic Nervous System, which controls the vital functions of the body such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, dilation and constriction of the pupils of the eye, kidney function, and temperature control Those suffering from dysautonomia may experience symptoms such as lightheadedness, fainting, unstable blood pressure, abnormal heart rates, malnutrition, insomnia, and in severe cases, death Share th...is post and spread awareness about this debilitating condition affecting thousands every year. www.Newportneurospecialists.com

"Am I in the "high-risk" group for COVID-19 as an epilepsy patient?" "How does COVID-19 affect my epilepsy triggers?" "Are there extra precautions I should take?" Many of you may have questions about the risk of developing COVID-19 as an epilepsy patient and the Epilepsy Foundation of America is here to answer them! Click on the link below to learn more about the risk factors involved with epilepsy and COVID-19 https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/covid-19-and-epilepsy

Daily chronic headaches represent a group of primary and secondary headache disorders that remain poorly understood and are often inappropriately managed. They are generally considered to consist of headaches that occur 15 or more days per month, for four or more hours per day, for at least six months. It affects an estimated four to five percent of the general population. There is a female preponderance of 2:1 to 4:1. The prevalence of daily chronic headaches is not thought... to change appreciably with age, and it's typically seen in people in their 30s. Causes of Daily Chronic Headaches: Potential causes leading to daily chronic headaches can include stress, depression, excessive caffeine consumption, alcohol abuse, lack of sleep, taking a new herbal supplement, a change in hormone regimen (e.g., a new birth control pill), or major life stress. Treatment for Chronic Daily Headaches: Treatment for any underlying diseases or conditions often stops frequent headaches. When no underlying diseases or conditions are present, treatment focuses on preventing the pain before it starts. Specific prevention strategies vary, depending on which type of headache you have and whether medication overuse is contributing to these headaches. If you're taking pain relievers more than two days per week, the first step in treatment may be to stop using these drugs. When you're ready to begin preventive therapy, visit your Hoag doctor or specialist to get checked.

We support @epilepsyfdn. Watch this informative video on how you can learn more Epilepsy and connect with the right resource. #epilepsyawareness #epilepsy #epilepsywarrior #neuroscience #newportneurospecialists #hoag

I’d say there is a big social environmental element, said Dr. Jay Puangco, chief of service for Sleep Medicine at the Hoag Voltmer Sleep Center. Someone who’s a night owl who still has to get up early that’s not healthy. Whatever one’s tendency, the main focus should be on quantity, quality and consistency of sleep, Puangco said.... And on all three factors, our workaholic, tech-obsessed society often falls short. Sleep deprivation is increasingly recognized as a major health issue. It’s almost a badge of honor if you don’t sleep, like you’re working harder, he said. But if you get enough sleep you enter the day with more clarity. You actually work smarter. Puangco said that of the three pillars of good health diet, exercise and sleep he chose to devote his career as a neurologist to sleep because it impacts everything, including cognition and the cardiac and immune systems. Nothing can substitute for sleep.

#Repost @hoagpromise with @make_repost We are extremely grateful to our entire donor community and enjoy thanking our donors for their generosity, which supports Hoag in providing the highest level of health care. We enjoyed creating this special video for Christopher and Ania Gibbs, featuring Taylor Terca, Hoag Hospital Foundation Development Officer, Mahnaz Behboodikhah, M.D. and David Millett, M.D., Ph.D. Program Director, Hoag Epilepsy Program. The Gibbs made a gift to support the Epilepsy and Arrhythmia Management programs at Hoag. Please join us in thanking them for their support! #HoagPromise #WaveofKindness

Imagine VR and Neuroscience...its now a reality at Hoag. #Repost @hoaghealth Virtual reality (#VR) has not just moved the imagination of science-fiction fans, but also changed the healthcare experience for both patients and medical professionals. Learn how Hoag is advancing in virtual reality during our live virtual educational conference on Friday, October 9. To view the agenda and register, visit hoag.org/VR2020. ... Experience virtual reality for yourself at one of our upcoming flu shot health fairs. Attendees will be guided through a 5 7 minute stress reducing visual experience using similar VR technology used by our top surgeons when they prepare for state-of-the art surgeries at Hoag. VR goggles are sterilized before each use. More information on hoag.org/health-fair. #neuroscience #hoagneuroscience #newportneurospecialists #epilepsy #stroke #concussion #migrainerelief #technologysolutions #scienceisreal #virtualreality

Hoag Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute is so proud to support this event. Register now! #Repost @epilepsyawarenessday This year’s EXPO has gone LIVE, ONLINE and INTERACTIVE! Stay tuned for the full schedule of events, programs, meet ups and more. REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW! ... Message us if you have questions. #EADDL2020 #epilepsyawarenessday #eaddl #freeexpo #freeepilepsyexpo #epilepsyeducation #purplepower #epilepsy #purple #heart #seizure #awareness #epilepsyawareness #staypositive #helpinghand #epilepsywarrior #epilepsystrong #seizuressuck #seizurefree #seizuredisorder #seizurealertdog #seizurelife #epileptic #fightepilepsy #supportepilepsy #epilepsymatters #sofiesjourney See more

It’s so rewarding and wonderful to hear the great patient stories about our doctors. Dr James Park, DO gives his best and takes special care to help his patients understand what they are going through and NOT to live in FEAR. #googlereview #patientcare #hoagneuroscience #seizureawareness #newportneurospecialists

Hoag Stroke Program is TOP. #Repost @hoaghealth Hoag is proud to be a recipient of the @american_heart / American Stroke Association’s 2020 Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll. The awards highlight Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute’s commitment and success in implementing a high standard of care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment that meets nationally accepted, evidence-based standards and recommendations. #HoagPride