Artist Perseveres Through ALS
Ken Brenner continued to make art despite a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which gradually paralyzed his legs, arms and hands. Read more.
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Social Worker Marshia Caceres
Cedars-Sinai transplant social worker Marshia Caceres walks patients through the emotional journey of organ transplant and recovery, meeting them where they are. Read more.
Mammograms, Ultrasounds and MRIs: What's the Difference?
Breast cancer strikes an estimated 280,000 women each year—and some of these individuals will receive the diagnosis more than once. The key to effectively battling the disease: ear...
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Alan Kwan
Meet Dr. Alan Kwan, cardiac imaging expert, storyteller and Brazilian Jiu jitsu brown belt.
A New Medication for Weight Loss
Nearly three-quarters of Americans are overweight or obese. Now doctors have a new tool to use against the epidemic.
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Natasha Trentacosta
Meet Dr. Natasha Trentacosta, sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute! Learn more about her journey to orthopaedic surgery and what she consid...
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Gynecologic Surgeon Dr. Mireille Truong
Minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon Dr. Mireille Truong has delivered over 1,000 babies, but her role now is focused on other aspects of gynecologic care.
Nurse Shares Congenital Heart Journey
Jacqueline Avalon was born with a congenital heart condition known as ventricular septal defect, a condition where there is a hole in the wall that separates the two ventricles of ...
The Long Path to Bone Marrow Transplantation
Cathy Griffin shares her journey to the lifesaving bone marrow transplant that addressed her leukemia at Cedars-Sinai. Read more.
Demystifying the NICU
For many people the NICU is a scary place, conjuring images of newborns in grave danger. The reality is much more positive. Read more.
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Surgical Technologist William Shion
Meet William Shion, surgical technologist at Cedars-Sinai. We talked to William about what it's like to be in the operating room during cardiac surgery, his journey to Cedars-Sinai...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 20, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Carla McMillan
Meet Carla McMillan! She's the associate director of Finance for the Comprehensive Transplant Center at Cedars-Sinai. Throughout her 16 years here, the President's Award winner has...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 15, 2021
Testimony: Why I'm so Glad I Had Valve Surgery at Cedars-Sinai
Dr. Danny Ramzy uses minimally invasive techniques for heart surgery whenever possible and has an exceptional record. Cedars-Sinai patient, Whitney Kell explains why Dr. Danny Ramz...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 01, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Melodie Metzger, Director of Orthopaedi...
Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab Director, Melodie Metzger, is a study in motion, whether researching how joints respond to surgical devices and techniques or cycling outdoors. She spo...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 30, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Drs. Watkins, father and son
Meet Dr. Robert Watkins III and Dr. Robert Watkins IV, orthopaedic spine surgeons and co-directors of the Marina Spine Clinic.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 27, 2021
