Stop the Spread of COVID-19: Stay Home This New Year's
The COVID-19 pandemic has reached crisis levels in California. Cedars-Sinai doctors, nurses and healthcare workers are urging you to please stay home on New Year's Eve, do not gather with anyone outside your household on New Year's Day ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 30, 2020
Could Gargling Help Prevent COVID-19 Infections?
Prominent pulmonologists including Cedars-Sinai's Vic Tapson suggest gargling is worthy of further study as a means to prevent COVID-19 in a recent commentary in the American Journal of Medicine.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 29, 2020
What IBD Patients Should Know About COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on and vaccination ramps up, Cedars-Sinai experts reassure IBD patients about their risk of complications and the importance of vaccination. Learn more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 23, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy
While there is currently no data on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant or breastfeeding women, health experts believe mRNA vaccines are unlikely to pose a risk for people who are pregnant. Learn more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 22, 2020
Joy to the Ward: Spreading Holiday Cheer in the Hospital
Nurses bring cheer to patients and families spending their holidays in the hospital. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, they managed decorations, first photos for NICU newborns, and even a visit from Santa Claus.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 21, 2020
Navigating the Holidays During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic, many holiday traditions and rituals may not be the same this year. We asked Cedars-Sinai Spiritual Care chaplains, Rabbi Sarah Barukh and Reverend Pam Lazor their advice on navigating the holiday season during...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 24, 2020
Home Grooming Hazards: What You Should Know
With COVID-19 keeping us in quarantine, visits to hair stylists and manicurists have dramatically dropped off. Personal grooming and is a good alternative but it doesn’t come without risks. Learn what to avoid from a Cedars-Sinai expert.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 20, 2020
Addiction During COVID-19
With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging and addiction and opioid overdose rates on the rise, we're about to see two crises collide. We asked Cedars-Sinai addiction psychiatrist Dr. Itai Danovitch about ways to support struggling loved ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 06, 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
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
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