Cedars-Sinai Blog
Standing Up to Stage 4 Breast Cancer
In 2019, 28-year-old Holly Hammond was diagnosed with stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer. Inspired by her positivity, Holly's care team at Cedars-Sinai Cancer in Tarzana problem-solved its way through her harrowing cancer journey.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 08, 2022
Keeping It in the Family at Cedars-Sinai
In the 1970s, twin brothers Manuel and Francisco Vazquez established a family tradition when they started working for Cedars-Sinai. They were the first in a long line of relatives in their extended family to become Cedars-Sinai employees.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 06, 2022
COVID-19: What to Know About SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection
With SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—reinfections on the rise, many are wondering what's changed and why some viruses leave you immune after a single bout while others do not. Cedars-Sinai epidemiologist Dr. Michael Ben-Aderet ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 01, 2022
Anal Dysplasia: Ending Stigma, Preventing Cancer
Anal dysplasia can lead to cancer, but is easily missed because it causes few symptoms and is a stigmatized condition. Regular checkups and the HPV vaccine can protect you.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 29, 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Program Offers New Hope to Patients
The new Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis Program at Cedars-Sinai offers new treatment options for children, teens and adults with cystic fibrosis.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 22, 2022
Why Diversity Matters in Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are important for medical progress, but there's long been a lack of diversity in clinical trial participants. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai are working as a team to address the issue.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 20, 2022
Pride Shines a Spotlight on LGBTQ+ Health Services
At Cedars-Sinai, expanding care and services to the LGBTQ+ community goes beyond Pride Month. Read about all the ways Cedars-Sinai is improving and tailoring our approach to healthcare to address the needs of LGBTQ+ patients.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 20, 2022
Caring for a Newborn: Tips for Parents
For new parents, caring for a newborn is often a learn-as-you-go process. Cedars-Sinai nurse Amy Grana offers tips for parents on cradling, swaddling, burping and soothing a baby.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 17, 2022
The Six Types of Sleep Disorders
70 million adults have a disorder that makes sleep challenging. Cedars-Sinai sleep specialist Dr. Oragun Rojanapairat explains the 6 categories of sleep disorders and how they are treated.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 15, 2022
Gender Affirming Cancer Screening
Patients who receive gender-affirming care still need to consider their cancer risks. A new “screen what you have” approach considers each patient by their organs—not their gender.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 13, 2022
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Nurse Tiffany Stamps
Tiffany Stamps may be new to nursing, but she's not new to Cedars-Sinai. Tiffany shares her journey from working in Food and Nutrition Services to enrolling in the New Graduate Registered Nurse Residency Program.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 10, 2022
Challenging Misconceptions Around Transgender Youth
As states move to block gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary youth, a Cedars-Sinai pediatrician explains why it can reduce mental health risks.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 06, 2022