2012

Posted on Dec 29, 2012

Here are 9 ways to reduce the risk of heart disease: 1. Reduce Inflammation Chronic inflammation increases your risk of heart disease. Types of chronic inflammation include periodontal disease, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ...

Posted on Dec 28, 2012

Now that the holiday season is over and the New Year has begun, you want to make sure you are sticking to your New Year’s resolution. Like most people, yours probably includes a desire to be healthier, but are finding it hard ...

Posted on Nov 5, 2012

You may not think about hospice care until a family member is in need. But as part of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, here’s some important information about hospice that can help you now or in the future. What is ...

Posted on Oct 29, 2012

Through its ADVANTAGE Program (free member­ship for adults 50 years and older), Torrance Memorial Medical Center offers a variety of programs for seniors aimed at improving wellness. Among the classes/workshops scheduled in the ...

Posted on Dec 8, 2012

Fennel is crunchy and slightly sweet, adding a refreshing contribution to summer salads. Fennel’s subtle flavor works just fine on its own, but does wonders when combined with other foods. A simple salad of beets, oranges, ...

Posted on Nov 19, 2012

This is the apple crisp recipe that's heaven in every bite. Warm apple crisp made with brown sugar, cinnamon, and fresh apples. Serves 12 Nutrition Facts Per serving: Calories 120, Carbohydrates 25 grams, Protein 1 g, Fiber 3 ...

Posted on Sep 3, 2012

The changes in 67-year-old Michael Devine were increasingly worrisome for his wife Rosalie. She observed him walking the other direction to avoid hills and stairs. During a recent trip to Shanghai, he needed to rest after walking ...

Posted on Aug 30, 2012

The health information landscape is rapidly changing as more people turn to the internet and social media to research health-related matters. While such self diagnosis is a valuable tool, the internet isn't always the most ...

Posted on Dec 17, 2012

Torrance Memorial Medical Center's 29 th annual Holiday Festival raised $2 million toward the hospital's $200 million capital campaign to fund construction of the new Patient Tower. More than 5,000 community members enjoyed ...

Posted on Dec 5, 2012

Torrance Memorial Medical Center was honored with an "A" Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The A score was awarded ...

Posted on Nov 30, 2012

Robert “Bob” Jones felt an ache in his lower back one day last winter. November 4, 2011 was a typical day for the retired grandfather of seven. He took one of his grandsons to school that morning, did a little work in his ...

Posted on Nov 29, 2012

Central Services employee Harold Walters was having lunch with his wife in the West Tower of Torrance Memorial Medical Center when he began to hear a woman coughing at a table on the other side of the room. “I thought: Her ...

Posted on Dec 17, 2012

Torrance Memorial Medical Center's 29 th annual Holiday Festival raised $2 million toward the hospital's $200 million capital campaign to fund construction of the new Patient Tower. More than 5,000 community members enjoyed ...

Posted on Dec 5, 2012

Registered Nurses (RNs) and laborists in Torrance Memorial Medical Center's Labor and Delivery and Mother Baby units are now trained to provide advanced life support to high risk pregnant mothers who may develop sudden cardiac ...