Patient safety touches everything we do each day. At Cedars-Sinai, proper patient identification remains a top priority, as well as a National Patient Safety Goal designated by the Joint Commission. I am writing to remind you that when communicating with your colleagues, never use a room number as a form of patient identification.
Americans eat a lot more calories today than they did just a few decades ago. Part of the problem is fast food and super-sized portions. Our food servings have doubled or tripled at restaurants—and even at home. The key is to choose foods like fresh fruits and veggies.
Meet James Ha, MD, a neurologist at Cedars-Sinai. Ha grew up on an apple orchard two hours north of Los Angeles and still helps his parents sell fruit and vegetables at local farmers markets on weekends. Read Ha's story on the Cedars-Sinai blog.
All Cedars-Sinai employees—including those who have taken training earlier this year—must complete preventing discrimination and harassment training by Friday, Nov. 1. All employees, student interns, contingent and contract workers, consultants, faculty and contract physicians are required to take the training, which will be assigned via HealthStream.
Cedars-Sinai's Graduate Medical Education Program recently established the scholarship for underrepresented minorities in medical school to experience a four-week paid rotation at the medical center.
Co-workers, family members and friends turned out Aug. 14to honor the latest recipients of the Cedars-Sinai President's Award. The President's Award is the most prestigious award of recognition at Cedars-Sinai.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has found no increased risk of prostate cancer with Parkinson's disease medicines, Comtan (entacapone) and Stalevo (a combination of entacapone, carbidopa, and levodopa).
The Circle of Friends program honored 159 people in July. Circle of Friends allows grateful patients to make a donation in honor of the physicians, nurses, caregivers and others who have made a difference during their time at Cedars-Sinai.
Were you in the military, or do you know a co-worker who was? For Veterans Day, The Bridge wants to honor Cedars-Sinai's military veterans. Please email thebridge@cshs.orgto let us know when and in which branch you served, and any notable details about your service. Also, please include your current position at Cedars-Sinai.
Sand 'N Snore is just around the corner. The dinner, sleepover and breakfast are slated to begin Friday, Sept. 6, at the Jonathan Beach Club in Santa Monica. To reserve a place, contact Cheryl Verne at 310-423-2681 orcheryl.verne@cshs.org.
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