Online Scheduling Now Available at Cedars-Sinai
Making an appointment with a primary care or women’s health specialist at Cedars-Sinai is easier than ever. Whether you’re a new or existing patient, we now offer the convenience of online scheduling.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 30, 2023
Equitable, Personalized Care for Women and Children of Color
The consequences of longstanding inequality in healthcare access and delivery has been well documented. Cedars-Sinai is working to improve cultural competence by focusing on the care women of color receive right from the beginning of pregnancy. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 26, 2023
Transition Program Gives Promising Nurses Extra Support
Great nurses can come from many personal and professional backgrounds. A new Cedars-Sinai program offers talented nurses a bridge from non-hospital settings to caring for patients in a world-class academic medical center.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 24, 2023
Common Breathing Problems in Kids and How to Treat Them
Breathing problems are among the most common—and scary—illnesses in children. Irina Dralyuk, MD, a pediatric pulmonologist at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s explains when to seek care.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 22, 2023
Style and Grace: Salon Owner Overcomes Breast Cancer
Amber Lesse, 36, would not let breast cancer cut short her dream of owning her own salon. Her experience only strengthened her drive to help women.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 19, 2023
Strokes That Are Treatable—and Beatable
Many stroke patients are unaware of a game-changing treatment that can improve outcomes and save lives.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 16, 2023
A Miraculous Start to a Meaningful Life
Born in 1945 weighing only 14 ounces, Carol Zaslow—with the help of Cedars-Sinai's skilled neonatal care team—beat steep survival odds and lived a meaningful life. Her daughters, both doctors, celebrate her legacy.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 10, 2023
Bone Health Break Down: How to Prevent Fractures
Don’t let weak bones or a serious fracture break your stride. Experts from Cedars-Sinai’s Geriatric Fracture Program share tips on fracture prevention and bone health.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 08, 2023
Why Loneliness Affects Young People More Often Than Older Adults
Research has shown that young people experience loneliness more often than older adults. Our experts explore possible reasons and suggest strategies to help.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 05, 2023
The Difference Between Postpartum Anxiety, OCD and Psychosis
New parents often worry about their babies, sometimes imagining the worst. When does that anxiety become unhealthy?
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 02, 2023
Advancing Cedars-Sinai Affiliation in China
Since 2019, Cedars-Sinai and China’s Taikang Healthcare have worked together to develop Shenzhen Qianhai Taikang International Hospital in Shenzhen. The goal is to bring Cedars-Sinai-level care to millions of patients – and, in the process, to foster global cooperation for the benefit of people everywhere.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 02, 2023
Treatment Journey: From Texas to LA to Find the Best Care
An 83-year-old patient with advanced lung cancer attributes her health and longevity to her oncologist of more than 14 years; she even followed him from Texas to Los Angeles to get the best care.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 24, 2023
Why You Should Consider Magnet Recognition in Your Care
Hospitals earn Magnet recognition based on nursing excellence and outcomes. Cedars-Sinai is celebrating its sixth consecutive Magnet recognition, marking 23 years of outstanding care.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 24, 2023
Global Perspectives: The Unique Role of Visiting Physicians
Dr. Heitham Hassoun shares his thoughts on the role visiting physicians can play in achieving the best outcomes for those in our care.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 24, 2023
Cedars-Sinai International Shines at Major Global Events
Cedars-Sinai International is growing around the world and recently attended Arab Health 2023, one of the world’s largest healthcare events, and CADECI, Latin America’s premier cardiology conference.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 24, 2023
Don’t Get Dismissed: Women Should Advocate for Themselves With Their Doctors
Pain and health concerns of women and girls are dismissed far too often by doctors and researchers. A Cedars-Sinai gynecologist offers advice on how to advocate for yourself as a woman at the doctor’s office.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 21, 2023
What to Do If You Experience Sudden Hearing Loss
A person can lose part or all of their hearing in a matter of hours or over the course of a few days. In the vast majority of people with sudden hearing loss, the cause is unknown or cannot be identified.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 19, 2023
A Gender-Affirming Journey Home
Like many transgender people, Myles Markham avoided doctors for a decade. Finding affirming care lifted them to confidence, safety and wellness.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 14, 2023
¿Qué deben saber los latinos sobre el cáncer de colon?
El cáncer colorrectal es el tercer cáncer más mortal entre los latinos, quienes también tienen más probabilidades de ser diagnosticados a temprana edad. Una colonoscopia o una prueba de heces podría salvarle la vida.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 12, 2023
Weight-Loss Drugs: What to Know Now
Weight-loss drugs, like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), are steadily increasing in popularity. Cedars-Sinai obesity medicine specialist Dr. Amanda Velazquez answers our questions about these types of weight loss drugs.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 05, 2023
A Century of Helping Hand
Betty Persion is a longtime volunteer at the Helping Hand Gift Shop at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Helping Hand of Los Angeles celebrated its 100th anniversary in February.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 03, 2023
Meeting Older Adults Where They Are
A study led by Cedars-Sinai nurse scientists recently received a Health Equity Innovation Fund Award.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 31, 2023
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Social Worker Deb Tuckman
Deb Tuckman has been a social worker in the Emergency Department (ED) at Cedars-Sinai for 22 years. Deb shares why she loves working in the ED and how she uses her theater background in her current role.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 30, 2023
The Need for Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Hispanic Community
Colorectal cancer is the third-deadliest cancer in Latinos, who are also more likely to be diagnosed young. A colonoscopy or stool test could save your life.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 29, 2023