Articles tagged with 'nursing' & '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 …

With less than a week to go before his busiest business trip of the year, Santa Claus delivered a dose of holiday cheer to some of Cedars-Sinai’s youngest patients and their families during a special visit to Cedars-Sinai Guerin …

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 …

Anxiety and elation. Uncertainty and admiration. Isolation and connection. Five years since the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, memories still are vivid and emotions, contrasting.In January 2020, before COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic, …

To lessen the administrative burden on hospital nurses and give them more time for meaningful patient care, Cedars-Sinai is testing an artificial intelligence (AI) mobile app called Aiva Nurse Assistant.The app allows nurses to use a mobile phone to …

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 …

Most preventable injuries—cuts, burns, sprains and fractures—happen at home. And as people in Los Angeles County spend more time indoors in the aftermath of widespread wildfires—avoiding smoke-filled air, keeping out of the way of emergency …

For more than half a century, Linda Burnes Bolton, DrPH, RN, FAAN, elevated the role of nursing at Cedars-Sinai and across the country—inspiring a generation of nurses while shaping healthcare policy and advocating for greater equity among the ranks …

‘Twas the days before Christmas and a singing Santa Claus made the rounds at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s.Santa wheeled a wagon through the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center campus as he brought toys to young patients and their siblings. Santa also sang …

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 …