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Hoag Is Shaping The Future Of Medicine

Hoag is advancing technologies to improve the lives of patients every day. By leading the nation in the use of virtual reality for surgery, pain management and maternal care, we invite our patients deep into their own wellness journey. The result is care that is both excellent and immersive.

Virtual Reality Unlocks New Potential In:

Learn More about Maternal Care
Learn More about Advanced Surgery
Learn More about Pain & Stress Management

Innovation For Expectant Mothers

Hoag and BehaVR developed NurtureVR, a first-of-its-kind program for expectant mothers that uses VR for prenatal education, pain and stress management, and postpartum support. Building on decades of research, this unique, personalized program nurtures mothers’ relationships with their babies, lowers stress and promotes wellbeing.

Available at select OB provider’s offices as well as the Hoag for Her Centers for Wellness in Newport Beach & Irvine. For more information or to experience an in-person demo, please call 949-764-7239. Click here to register for NurtureVR.

NurtureVR supports women from pregnancy into motherhood through:

Prenatal Education

Visualizing a baby’s development through infancy strengthens a woman’s insights and nurtures her bond with her baby

Visualize Baby Growth

Watching as her baby grows week by week, gives an expectant mother a deeper understanding and connection to her child.

Mindfulness (Reduce Stress)

Serene environments and virtual guidance give women the space and time to focus on wellbeing and bonding with baby.

Pregnancy Pain Management

Virtual reality therapy is a proven method for pain reduction related to pregnancy.

Mood & Mental Health

The immersive experience of VR is emerging as a powerful tool to help educate and guide women through mood and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum.

Experience The VR Operating Room

Hoag’s surgeons are among only a few in the nation to use 3D modeling and VR tools to “rehearse” complex procedures, which reduces the time and risk associated with surgery. What’s more, some surgeons at Hoag are taking their patients on “flights” through their own planned surgeries.

“It gave me a sense of calm and trust. It made me understand what the surgeon was going to have to conquer. The excellent way he explained put me at ease.”

- Hoag Patient

VR For Pain & Stress Management

Research is proving the immense value of virtual reality for pain and stress management. At Hoag, we use VR to help our patients recover faster and experience relief on their healing journey. From managing pain to promoting better sleep, virtual reality is improving our patients’ quality of life.

From swimming with whales to exploring Portugal, VR provides “out-of-body” experiences that alleviate pain and anxiety – without the use of opioids or other pain medications.

“The technology allows me to experience brief moments of zero pain where I can refocus and re-channel positive energy to help me get through spasms. It motivates me to keep going. It’s like the pieces of a broken puzzle started falling back into place.”

- Charles Arnott, 62