Articles tagged with 'health equity' | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Donations to Cedars-Sinai surpassed $200 million at the close of fiscal year 2026, a milestone now reached only three times in the medical center’s 124-year history. Grateful patients donated most of the gifts.During FY 2026, which ended June 30, …

Cedars-Sinai’s COACH for Kids mobile medical unit is providing free vaccinations to children and adolescents across Los Angeles through Aug. 31, helping families meet school immunization requirements before the academic year begins.The mobile …

Cedars-Sinai has again been designated as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” and as a “Healthcare Equality Index Leader,” reflecting the organization's ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for employees, patients and …

A transformative $13 million donation from Eric Holoman and Terri Holoman will shape the future of health equity at Cedars-Sinai.The Holoman gift establishes the Cedars-Sinai Holoman Health Equity Center and endows the Holoman Chair in Health …

At Cedars-Sinai, nursing is more than a profession—it’s a commitment to caring for people in their most vulnerable moments.For Ilse Giron, RN, that commitment is deeply personal.“When you’re here, you really get to know someone and you get to know …

Irine Lagat-Fischer always knew she wanted a family. Originally from Kenya, she was one of 10 children and recalls her large, close-knit circle of relatives was the center of her world.But when the former collegiate long-distance runner struggled to …

Nearly 2,000 middle school, high school and college students from throughout California registered to attend a day designed to inspire them to become the next generation of healthcare professionals.The fourth annual Black Men in White Coats Youth …

Hispanic patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can experience very different disease patterns depending on whether they have higher African or Amerindian genetic ancestry, according to a large multicenter study led by Cedars-Sinai.The …

More than 700 Los Angeles fourth and fifth-graders traded their classrooms for SoFi Stadium during S.T.E.A.M. Field Day—a hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) experience. The inaugural event was a partnership among …

Cedars-Sinai has teamed up with Healthcare in Action to provide ongoing medical care to patients experiencing homelessness after they are discharged from Cedars-Sinai. The collaboration is aimed at improving stability for homeless patients while …

Cedars-Sinai earned the highest score on the “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” list by the 2025 Disability Index. This is the second time the medical center has been recognized for its ongoing commitment to accessibility and belonging …

When patients leave the hospital, their continuous recovery depends on more than follow-up appointments or prescriptions. Housing, food access, transportation and following a physician’s discharge instructions can make or break a successful …

As Los Angeles Unified School District students prepare to return to the classroom, Cedars-Sinai’s COACH for Kids mobile medical clinic is making vital stops across the city. The mobile unit is offering free back-to-school vaccines and health …

When doctors in Honduras told Ramon Rivera that his young son, Erick, would not live past the age of 4, Ramon refused to accept it.Now 18, Erick has defied the odds. He recently underwent several life-changing spinal surgeries at Cedars-Sinai—the …

For many high school students in Los Angeles, particularly those from economically and socially marginalized communities, the very idea of wearing a doctor’s white coat can feel beyond their grasp. A new program at Cedars-Sinai, however, is working …

In a community center conference room tucked into the heart of Los Angeles, the scene might look a little strange at first: People moving side to side and back and forth, waving their arms. But there’s no music playing and no dance instructor in …

With the arrival of Black Maternal Health Week, Cedars-Sinai is deepening its support for the equitable treatment of Black birthing people with a recent round of grants.Since 2020, the medical center has allocated $6.8 million to 20 nonprofits …

More than 1,000 middle school, high school and college students gathered at the Los Angeles Convention Center for Cedars-Sinai’s third annual Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit—an immersive day of mentorship and hands-on learning meant to inspire …

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, have been named to Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025” list. This recognition underscores the institutions’ commitment to fostering an …

WHATCedars-Sinai will livestream its 23rd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, honoring the legacy of the civil rights leader and his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and community service.This year’s event will feature …

With drills buzzing, saws slicing, and hammers pounding, Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics once again hosted The Perry Initiative—an annual program designed to inspire young women to pursue careers in orthopedic surgery and biomedical engineering.Fewer than …

As the Cedars-Sinai Chuck Lorre Allied Health School prepares to enroll its first students, the school’s leaders say their goals go far beyond producing the technicians and therapists that keep hospitals running.“This innovative allied health school …

A Cedars-Sinai-led technology startup has been awarded a $3 million federal grant to develop a first-of-its-kind, affordable, home-based fingerstick test for early detection of preeclampsia, a potentially deadly pregnancy complication.The startup, …

Investigators can increase racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials by updating language used in promotional materials, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and employing digital tools, a new study from Cedars-Sinai shows.The study, published in …

Cedars-Sinai investigators who previously developed an imaging tool that used artificial intelligence (AI) to predict pancreatic cancer are now working to adapt that tool specifically for Black patients, who have disproportionately high rates of the …

Newly updated stroke prevention guidelines from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association say women with endometriosis and women with early-onset menopause are at greater risk. The guidelines also suggest the new weight loss …

The flu might be a miserable weeklong illness and inconvenience for many people, but it can have serious consequences for older adults.“It’s not just sniffles or cold-like symptoms. It can turn into pneumonia or an even more severe illness for older …

In an effort to foster economic growth throughout Southern California’s diverse communities, Cedars-Sinai has taken a lead role in creating a first-of-its-kind centralized resource directory designed to help diverse-owned vendors secure business …

Increasing percentages of some older U.S. men with intermediate-risk and high-risk prostate cancers are undergoing treatments that carry risks of side effects that can significantly reduce the quality of life without extending life, …

Cedars-Sinai celebrated community and culture at the 19th annual Taste of Soul Family Festival, Los Angeles’ largest free one-day street festival.  The all-day, multigenerational celebration brought more than 500,000 Angelenos to Crenshaw …