Articles tagged with 'orthopaedics' & 'orthopaedics research' & 'health equity' & 'ortho-trauma' | 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 …

Beach volleyball athletes throughout California will continue to have access to expert orthopedic care, sports medicine expertise and injury prevention resources through a renewed partnership between Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and …

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 …

As Los Angeles prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sports medicine experts from around the globe gathered for Soccer Medicine Updates and New Innovations, a conference co-hosted by the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports …

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 …

When emergencies happen in sports, experts agree that the difference between life and death often comes down to seconds—and preparation.Preparation was at the center of the 2026 Emergency Care in Sport (ECS) Conference in Woodland Hills, where …

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 …

Cedars-Sinai, the Official Medical Provider for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is  playing a key role in planning for what will be one of the largest sporting events in the world.Behind the scenes, that preparation includes building a vast, …

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 …

For professional soccer player Savy King, returning to the pitch for this season’s home opener with Angel City FC means everything. Nearly one year after the defender had a life-threatening sudden cardiac arrest on the field, Sunday’s game signifies …

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 …

As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches this summer, Cedars-Sinai and Select Medical, in collaboration with Dignity Health, will bring together leading sports medicine experts from around the world for an educational event …

David Kruse, MD, a sports medicine specialist in the Department of Orthopaedics at Cedars-Sinai, will serve as Head Team Physician for the Team USA Milan Village Sports Medicine Clinic at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.In this role, …

Mohan Makkar’s right knee pain had become so debilitating that he struggled to walk, withdrew from friends and found himself constantly irritable. Conventional treatments like corticosteroid injections weren’t helping.“I had tried many treatment …

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 …

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are one of the most common and serious injuries in young athletes and teenage girls, and young women are especially vulnerable, particularly those who play high-impact sports like soccer, basketball and …

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 …

As someone who dedicates her life to helping others heal, Cedars-Sinai anesthesiologist Jacklyn Ma, MD, felt torn knowing the gases she used to make surgery painless for patients were actually hurting the environment.“It was disturbing to me and …

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 …

Two summers ago, Terry Carroll’s lower back pain and sciatica—pain radiating down the leg—had become so severe that his walk had become a shuffle and merely getting out of his car felt debilitating.“I probably needed a walker,” said Carroll, 68. “It …

Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics has appointed new leadership for its sports medicine program, further strengthening the medical center’s position as a premier destination for orthopedic care.The four newly named leaders have extensive expertise 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 …