Joe Vedder Fought to Walk On His Own Again
"For months, all I'd heard from doctors were the medical reasons they couldn't help me."
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 26, 2018
Patient Is Ice Climbing After a Cancer Diagnosis
At her first chemo session, Elizabeth Shatzkin swore she'd be so strong & healthy in 5 years that she'd go ice climbing.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 10, 2018
Patient's Costumes Raise Spirits During Chemo Recovery
To fight the despair of her ovarian cancer diagnosis, Kim wore themed costumes and bright wigs to her chemo sessions.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 15, 2018
New Smidt Heart Institute Announced at Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai is pleased to announce a $50 million gift from Eric and Susan Smidt and The Smidt Foundation to create the Smidt Heart Institute at the Los Angeles hospital.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 13, 2018
Triple Organ Transplant Patient Inspires Many Others
Doctors told Jim Stavis he wouldn't live past 50. At 63, he's using his experience to inspire others.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 29, 2018
Prosthetic Leg Brings New Life to Former LAPD Officer
Chris' new bone-anchored prothetic makes it easy to spend time at the beach, something he'd been missing for 5 years.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 09, 2018
Finding Freedom with Prosthetics
Amputation and a prosthetic gave snowboarder Brett Botelho the freedom he longed for.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 01, 2018
Cancer Patient Profile: Robert Rabbin
Robert Rabbin's cancer prognosis was six months - four years ago. With help from Cedars-Sinai, his cancer is now stable. See his advice to other patients.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 25, 2017
Volunteer Gives Back After Beating Leukemia
After years of treatment at Cedars-Sinai, Ben Pearson's leukemia was in remission. He's now a hospital volunteer and hopes to become an oncologist.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 25, 2017
Orthopedic Surgery Patient Story - Robin Wilson
In 2016, Cedars-Sinai's Dr. Paiement replaced Robin Wilson's knee cap and femur. Now, her leg and knee to have a full range of motion.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 23, 2017
Photographing the Path Through Cancer
Cat Gwynn was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2013. She's now a thriving, published author following treatment at Cedars-Sinai. Learn more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 14, 2017
Devoted Nurse Practitioner Advances Education
Education assistance has allowed Gabriela Valencia Nakano to provide more advanced care to her patients.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 16, 2017
Sobriety Saved Ron's Liver and His Life
Ron had to quit drinking before doctors could perform a lifesaving surgery.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 08, 2017
One Nurse's Deep Connection with Cancer Patients
"I tell my patients, 'I've been in your shoes. I had the surgery you had, so I know how it feels.'"
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 01, 2017
From Superman to Iron Man After Spine Surgery
A year after the 13-hour surgery to correct his three spine conditions, 28-year-old Montanan Bobby Vinson is all smiles.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 26, 2017
