History of Cedars-Sinai
Since its inception in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to become the largest nonprofit hospital in the western United States - one that is internationally renowned for the best patient care modern medicine has to offer. This dedication to excellence is beautifully portrayed in the Jewish Contributions to Medicine mural located in the Harvey Morse Auditorium.
Today, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is committed to providing superior outpatient, acute and sub-acute patient care, breakthrough biomedical research, graduate and undergraduate medical education and community service.
National Research Corporation (NRC) conducts an independent survey of hospitals. For more than 20 years, Cedars-Sinai has ranked number one in best overall quality of healthcare and has been awarded its prestigious Consumer Choice Award every year since 1995. NRC's surveys are considered Southern California's "gold" standard in healthcare information. Other categories where Cedars-Sinai is number one in NRC's 2012 rankings include:
- Most Preferred for All Health Needs
- Best Doctors
- Best Nurses
- Best Overall Quality
- Best Accommodations and Amenities
- Most Personalized Care
- Latest Technology and Equipment
- Highest Patient Safety
- Best Image and Reputation
- Hospital Website Used Most Often
- Widest Range of Services
- Best Community Health Programs
- Hospital Most Conveniently Located
Cedars-Sinai also ranked number one in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area in clinical areas in 2012, such as:
- Heart
- Cancer
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Transplantation
- Weight loss surgery
- Gynecology
- Imaging
- Maternity (Obstetrics)
- Physical therapy
- Plastic Surgery
Historical Perspective Brochure (822 KB)
