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Nurturer of Nursing
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 07, 2021
A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health
Discoveries / February 12, 2021
Nurturer of Nursing
In 2006 Geri and Richard Brawerman established the Nursing Institute at Cedars-Sinai. But her generosity to the medical center dates back much further than that spending decades fostering the development of skilled, compassionate nurses ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 07, 2021
Cancer Patients Find New Ways to Connect Virtually During COVID-19
Going through cancer treatments is tough no matter what. During the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Arash Asher talks about how our virtual Wellness, Resilience and Survivorship programs are helping connect cancer patients.
Healthcare Diplomacy
There is an emerging vision among healthcare leaders that the impossible is within reach: a world where every person has access to quality healthcare. This profoundly ambitious goal will require bridge-building on an unprecedented scale....
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 07, 2021
Alzheimer's and Dementia FAQs
If you have questions about Alzheimer's and dementia, you're not alone. Dr. Sarah Kremen, director of the Neurobehavior Program at Cedars-Sinai, answers five common questions. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 01, 2021
Clinical Trials in Children: What You Should Know
Like clinical trials for adults, pediatric trials could offer children a chance to receive beneficial treatment—a new drug, therapy, device or procedure—before it becomes widely available. Read more.
COVID-19 Vaccine Update for Patients
Working with local, state and federal officials, Cedars-Sinai is committed to bringing our patients and community timely vaccines and the best healthcare available through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 26, 2021
New Clinic for Transgender Youth
To help kids grow into the adults they're meant to be, no matter what stage they're exploring their gender identity, Cedars-Sinai recently opened the Pediatric and Adolescent Gender Wellness Clinic.
Uterine Fibroids: What Women Should Know
Uterine fibroids are a common women's health problem, but many women are unaware they even have them. Dr. Kelly Wright, gynecologic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai, talks about new treatment options for uterine fibroids and why more women should...
What to Do When a Loved One Is Suicidal
One in four young adults battled suicidal thoughts in a 2020, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. Having a loved one experience suicidal ideation can be scary, but there is hope. Cedars-Sinai mental health ...
Liquid Gold: How Breast Milk Could Pass Along COVID-19 Immunity
If you're a new or soon-to-be mom, getting vaccinated against COVID-19 might come with an added benefit: protecting your babies. Learn more.
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Raj Makkar
Meet Dr. Raj Makkar, associate director of Interventional Technologies at the Smidt Heart Institute! Learn about his journey here from India, his favorite parts of his job and what he likes to do outside of the hospital.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 24, 2021
Why I Joined a Cancer Clinical Trial and Learned to Count Carbs
Cancer clinical trials aren't all about treatments: Michael Nelson joined a prostate cancer lifestyle trial. Here's what he learned. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 20, 2021
A Lifesaving Second Opinion for Melanoma
When Kathy Dailey Ripperger was told she had stage 4 melanoma and only a year to live, she cried, yelled and got depressed. Then she decided to fight and sought a second lifesaving opinion. Read more.
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Paula Glashausser, Social Worker
Cedars-Sinai pediatric social worker Paula Glashausser reflects on her journey of healing after a tragic car accident in childhood and the lessons that informed her decision to help children with health-related trauma.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 17, 2021
Don't delay getting a skin exam. Here's what to expect.
It's National Skin Cancer Awareness Month! If caught early, skin cancer is curable, so a skin exam could save your life. Here's what to expect.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 17, 2021