Cedars-Sinai Blog
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Nurse Celina Minissian
When Celina Minissian decided to volunteer at Cedars-Sinai as a high school junior, she had no idea how much of an impact the hospital would have on her life, going on to become a Cardiac Nurse at the institution. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 19, 2020
Arthur J. Ochoa, JD, Recognized with Diversity Award
Arthur J. Ochoa, senior vice president of Advancement and chief advancement officer at Cedars-Sinai, was recently awarded the Leadership in Diversity Award from the National Medical Fellowships. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 15, 2020
YED Program Adapts and Continues to Help Students
One year after the 1992 riots that rocked Los Angeles, Cedars-Sinai launched a program to provide disadvantaged young people in the city inspiration and an eye-opening view of career opportunities. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 15, 2020
COVID and Kids: What You Need to Know
Flu season in full swing and parents are left wondering if their sick child has a cold, the flu or COVID-19. The good news is that because of COVID-19 precautions, children may suffer fewer colds and flu. But how do you diagnosis if it’s...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 14, 2020
Endometriosis Surgery Leads to Baby Boy
Cristy Allen had managed through a lot of pain, adult acne, weight gain, nausea and a distended belly but nothing she tried addressed the discomfort. After a visit to the doctor, she confirmed her suspicion of endometriosis which lead ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 13, 2020
Honey and Your Health
Honey conjures up all sorts of thoughts about sweetness, but is the golden liquid produced by honeybees healthy for us? We asked Cedars-Sinai clinical dietitian Stephanie Garcia about the virtues of honey and the benefits of adding it to...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 12, 2020
Home Office Ergonomics: Tips on Working Remotely
If you can work from home, you're lucky, but that do-it-yourself workstation can put you at risk of ergonomic overuse injuries and strains. We asked a Cedars-Sinai ergonomics expert how to prevent and avoid injuries while working in the ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 09, 2020
What's the Difference Between a Cold, the Flu and COVID-19?
With COVID-19 still spreading, many are wondering whether we could face a "twindemic"—a challenging cold and flu season combined with the ongoing pandemic to overwhelm an already taxed healthcare system. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 07, 2020
Supporting Your Child's Development During COVID-19
With socializing and group activities limited, COVID-19 has hampered opportunities to advance child development milestones. To help us understand what to do to keep kids on track with their development, we asked pediatrician Dr. Pamela ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 02, 2020
Cedars-Sinai Nurses on an EPIC Quest to Help Older Adults
As we age many want to maintain our independence and ensure our quality of life at home with our loved ones. Cedars-Sinai nurses received a $2.3 million grant for a research program aimed at helping the elderly retain their independence ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 30, 2020
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. Noah Merin
Meet Dr. Noah Merin, hematologist-oncologist in the Cedars-Sinai Blood and Marrow Transplant Program. September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and we talked to Dr. Merin to learn more about his field and why there's a need for healthy ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 28, 2020
The Pneumonia Vaccine Explained
While pneumonia is usually mild, it can have deadly consequences for portions of the population, especially people over the age of 65. And yet, the vaccine indirectly protects adults by stopping children from spreading the bacteria. Is ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 25, 2020