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
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 Childs' 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
Papa Chu Pulls Through: ICU Nurse's Dad Shares COVID-19 Story
When their colleague's dad fell ill with COVID-19, Cedars-Sinai ICU nurses rallied around "Papa Chu" during his long bout with the virus. His recovery showed that there was still hope during these critical situations. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 18, 2020
Good Sleep in Times of Stress
Good sleep can be hard to come by—and even harder during times of stress or anxiety. Consistent sleep hygiene and good sleep habits can help. We asked clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Jeffrey Wertheimer, for some advice on the best way to...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 14, 2020
Coping with Loss and Grief During COVID-19
Many of us are experiencing loss and grief during the pandemic. Emotions like anxiety, anger, or loneliness might be signs of how we’re feeling. We asked Cedars-Sinai chaplain Reverend Pam Lazor why it's important to identify grief and ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 21, 2020
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Shawn Estebo, RN
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit nurse Shawn Estebo usually works where patients go to recover from surgery. When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, he volunteered to work in the ICU with some of the most critical patients. We caught up with him ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 17, 2020
Multiple Sclerosis and COVID-19: What We Know Now
As doctors continue to learn more about COVID-19, patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease, were thought to be at higher risk due to their condition. We sat down with Cedars-Sinai expert Dr. Nancy Sicotte to answer ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 14, 2020
Healthcare Heroes: Pharmacy Services
With increased demand due to COVID-19, the Cedars-Sinai healthcare heroes on the pharmacy team have adapted quickly to meet the needs of some of the most critical patients to accomplish something wonderful.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 06, 2020
Five Tips for a Safe Back-to-School During COVID-19
Back to school can be a fun and hectic time for families, but returning to the classroom during COVID-19 will take some extra planning. Dr. Kyle Monk, a Cedars-Sinai pediatrician, shares tips to make sure your kids are safe and prepared.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 05, 2020
A Positive Outcome: Donating Plasma After COVID-19
Isolated at home after a positive COVID-19 test, Jesse Erdek pored over articles and scientific studies about the effects of convalescent plasma as a potential treatment and felt a duty to donate.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 24, 2020
COVID & Pregnancy: What New Parents Need to Know
Pregnancy at any time can be scary but especially during a pandemic. Our Experts have some ideas for how to have a safe and successful pregnancy free of fear.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 20, 2020