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3 0 | PULSE S u m m e r 2 0 1 7 Cedars-Sinai Transforming Health Care For a Diverse Community Founded in 1902, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of Los Angeles is one of the largest non- profit academic medical centers in the United States, with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other health care professionals and staff. Clinical programs range from primary care for preventing , diagnosing and treating common conditions to specialized treatments for rare, complex and advanced ill- nesses. In addition, Cedars-Sinai serves the com- munity through its Medical Network, which includes the highly rated Cedars-Sinai Medical Group and Cedars-Sinai Health Associates. Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the health care needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards in quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service. It is widely known for its national leadership in transform- ing health care for the benefit of patients. Consistently named as one of America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, the hospital has received the National Research Corporation's Consumer Choice Award 18 years in a row, for providing the highest quality medical care in Los Angeles, and has the longest running Magnet® designation for nursing excel- lence in California. Cedars-Sinai is a leader in the clinical care and research of heart disease, cancer and brain disorders, among other areas. Pioneering re- search achievements include using cardiac stem cells to repair damaged hearts, develop- ing minimally invasive surgical techniques and discovering new types of drugs to target cancer more precisely. Cedars-Sinai also impacts the future of health care through education programs that encompass everything from highly competitive medical residency and fellowship programs to a biomedical science and translational medicine Ph.D. program, as well as advanced training for nurses and educational opportunities for allied health professionals. Most notably, Cedars- Sinai demonstrates a longstanding commitment to strengthening the Los Angeles community through wide-ranging programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents. Tom Priselac, President & CEO Cedars-Sinai