What you should know:
- Cedars-Sinai expands virtual healthcare for children and Spanish speakers in California through its Cedars-Sinai Connect mobile app, a fast-growing online option that gives patients quick access to top healthcare professionals for acute care, chronic and preventive.
Innovative Healthcare Solutions: Expanding Access for Children and Spanish-Speakers at Cedars-Sinai
Children ages 3 to 17 can now easily access emergency health services from Cedars-Sinai providers for issues like coughs, colds, flu or rashes. Families have the option of on-demand visits 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or scheduled appointments weekdays from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Existing pediatricians stay informed with Cedars-Sinai’s electronic health record.
Spanish-speaking patients ages 3 and older can now opt for a Spanish-language app. Spanish-speaking healthcare providers are available for scheduled visits weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Translators are also available 24/7 for on-demand care if a Spanish-speaking provider is not accessible. Additionally, Spanish-speaking adults can receive primary care in their language of choice to manage issues such as high blood pressure, anxiety, depression and obesity.
These new child care and Spanish-speaking options build on the success of Cedars-Sinai Connect. Since its launch in fall 2023, more than 8,000 patients across California, from San Diego to Sacramento, have used Cedars-Sinai’s services through more than 10,500 virtual visits. Cedars-Sinai Connect leverages K Health AI technology to streamline administrative tasks such as data entry, allowing doctors to spend more time on patient care. K Health empowers patients to manage their acute, chronic and preventative care needs by leveraging medical knowledge and real-world patient experiences.
“Cedars-Sinai Connect has already helped thousands of new and existing patients easily access the high-quality care that Cedars-Sinai is known for, right from home,” said Jill Martin, executive vice president of the medical network. Cedars-Sinai. “The platform helps us expand this opportunity to even more people throughout California who come to Cedars-Sinai for convenient acute or chronic care.” These patients also have access to our extensive network of specialists through referrals where appropriate.
