Catalyst
From Real Estate to Real Impact
Catalyst / Dec 01, 2022
Donor Spotlight: General William and Willa Dean Lyon
Catalyst / Nov 01, 2022
Donor Spotlight: Lauren Shuler Donner
Catalyst / Oct 01, 2022
Generations Ahead
Paul and Vera Guerin, along with their children, bring transformative pediatric care to Cedars‑Sinai to meet the needs of patients as they grow from newborns to adolescents to adults with Guerin Children’s.
Catalyst / Sep 30, 2022
Determination Got Joe Vedder Back on His Feet
After a rare cancer took more than a quarter of his pelvis, Joe Vedder was told he would never walk again. Joe said no. Read more.
Catalyst / Jun 26, 2018
Climbing Beyond Cancer
At her first chemo session, Elizabeth Shatzkin swore she'd be so strong & healthy in 5 years that she'd go ice climbing.
Catalyst / May 10, 2018
Patient's Costumes Raise Spirits During Chemo Recovery
Kim Tronic was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. To fight the despair of her ovarian cancer diagnosis, Kim wore themed costumes and bright wigs to her chemo sessions.
Catalyst / Feb 14, 2018
New Smidt Heart Institute Announced at Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai is pleased to announce a $50 million gift from Eric and Susan Smidt and The Smidt Foundation to create the Smidt Heart Institute at the Los Angeles hospital.
Catalyst / Feb 13, 2018
Curing Diabetes with a Triple Transplant
Doctors told Jim Stavis he wouldn't live past 50. At 63, he's using his experience to inspire others.
Catalyst / Jan 29, 2018
Former LAPD Officer Is Back on the Beach with a New Leg
Chris Rowles was living with a traditional socket prosthetic after losing his left leg and moving around started to become difficult. After undergoing a two-part procedure, he has a new bone-anchored prosthetic leg, which has given him more stability and ease in moving around.
Catalyst / Jan 09, 2018
Finding Freedom with Prosthetics
Amputation and a prosthetic gave snowboarder Brett Botelho the freedom he longed for.
Catalyst / Jan 01, 2018
Cancer Patient Robert Rabbin: Acceptance Doesn't Mean Giving Up
Robert Rabbin's cancer prognosis was six months - four years ago. With help from Cedars-Sinai, his cancer is now stable. See his advice to other patients.
Catalyst / Dec 25, 2017
Volunteer Ben Pearson Gives Back After Beating Leukemia
After years of treatment at Cedars-Sinai, Ben Pearson's leukemia was in remission. He's now a hospital volunteer and hopes to become an oncologist.
Catalyst / Nov 25, 2017
Robin Wilson Is Steady as a Rock After Orthopaedic Surgery
In 2016, Cedars-Sinai's Dr. Paiement replaced Robin Wilson's knee cap and femur. Now, her leg and knee to have a full range of motion.
Catalyst / Nov 23, 2017
Photographing the Path Through Cancer
Cat Gwynn was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2013. She's now a thriving, published author following treatment at Cedars-Sinai. Learn more.
Catalyst / Nov 14, 2017