Complete Cancer Care in Your Community
Combining world-class services and compassionate treatment, the Torrance Memorial Hunt Cancer Institute offers complete cancer care tailored to every patient in the South Bay. Giving each patient and their loved ones the confidence of cutting-edge diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitation and support services is only the start of our care program. A community of expert physicians, nurses and staff team together and guide our patients through a personalized treatment plan.
Accredited as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, the Torrance Memorial Hunt Cancer Institute is proud to be awarded 8 Commendations for its exemplary committment to the highest standard of patient care. These 8 Commendations make the Hunt Cancer Institute eligible for the CoC 2012 Outstanding Achievement award.
Donald and Priscilla Hunt Cancer Institute
During Holiday Festival Night 2011, Torrance Memorial was pleased to announce a donation of $11.5 million from Donald Hunt and his wife, Priscilla. In recognition of the Hunt's generosity, the Donald and Priscilla Hunt Cancer Institute and the Donald and Priscilla Hunt Nurclear Medicine Center will be named and housed within the new Patient Tower upon its completion in 2015.
This donation continues the Hunt family tradition of assisting those in need. As a youth, Donald Hunt observed his father, a Salvation Army major and minister, and his mother, a fundraiser for the charitable organization, assisting those in need in their hometown of Detroit. Donald Hunt is a child of the Great Depression and the success he achieved through tenacity and hard work has never been taken for granted. Regarding her husband, Priscilla Hunt says, "Wealth doesn't mean anything to him; he is a generous and simple man. His priority has always been to put food on the table of his employees."
Recent stays at Torrance Memorial made the Hunts realize that without good health, success and wealth hold little meaning. In appreciation for Donald's good care at Torrance Memorial, the Hunts decided to make their generous donation. Summing up the reason behind their support of Torrance Memorial, Priscilla states, "The new Patient Towere will be a really great addition to the South Bay that will enrich the health and well-being for all walks of life in this commuity for decades to come. It feels good to give. We're very proud to be a part of this endeavor."
Vision Statement
To be 1st in the South Bay/Peninsula communities in the provision of quality care, patient service and community support to residents experiencing cancer.
Mission Statement
To provide excellent, values-driven care to cancer patients and their caregivers through:
- Provision of comprehensive, ethical, quality of care throughout the entire continuum of cancer care to maximize quality of life
- Respect for individuals and family values
- Provision of curent and effective medical technologies
- Compassion for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers
- Collaboration with partners to provide continuity of care and access to cancer clinical trials
- Stewardship of resources and partnering with community agencies
Want to Learn More?
View our latest cancer outcomes in the Hunt Cancer Institute 2012 Annual Report.
View our latest performance measures as reported by the
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
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Make a Donation
The Hunt Cancer Institute provides a wide variety of reduced cost and free care and services to the community including education, printed materials and supportive services. To make a donation to the Cancer Institute, contact the Torrance Memorial Health Care Foundation.