Dietary supplements. Many multivitamin/mineral supplements contain iodine in the forms of potassium iodide or sodium iodide. Dietary supplements of iodine or iodine-containing kelp (a seaweed) are also available. A small study found that potassium iodide is almost completely (96.4%) absorbed in humans [ 15 ].
Hospitals in California. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a non-profit, tertiary 958-bed hospital and multi-specialty academic health science center located in Los Angeles, California. Part of the Cedars-Sinai Health System, the hospital employs a staff of over 2,000 physicians and 10,000 employees. A team of 2,000 volunteers and more than 40 community groups support a patient-base of over 16,000 people. Over 350 residents and fellows participate in more than 60 graduate medical education programs.
Cedars-Sinaiâs Community Benefit Committee â a standing committee of the Board of Directors â functions as an oversight and policy- making body for Cedars-Sinaiâs Community Benefit commitments, efforts and strategic alignment with community needs. Community Benefit Committee members meet quarterly to review the status and progress of Cedars-Sinaiâs community benefit services, programs and activities. Additionally, Community Benefit Committee members assure organizational