November News Posts in November, 2012 Back From The Brink 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 ... Read More Unexpected Angels 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 ... Read More Resources at Every Turn Posted on Nov 28, 2012 One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. And for most women, the diagnosis will be a complete shock. Here, Dr. Patricia Sacks, medical director of the Vasek & the Anna Maria ... Read More What's Under The Skin? Posted on Nov 26, 2012 As the exterior starts to take shape on the new Tower at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, it’s a great time to see the inner workings of what goes on “under the skin” of the ... Read More Apple Crisp 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 ... Read More How A Peninsula High Water Polo Player became A Two-Time Olympic Athlete Posted on Nov 8, 2012 Goal Attained Merrill Moses is a two-time Olympian on the U.S. men’s water polo team.As goalie, he stifled opponents’ scoring to help his team return from Beijing with a silver medal in ... Read More New Triage System Eases ER Wait Times Posted on Nov 8, 2012 The time it takes to get treated at emergency rooms in the United States is on the rise, but Torrance Memorial is trying a new method to reduce the wait. This past June, a team of physicians, nurses ... Read More Just...Relax Posted on Nov 7, 2012 Feeling stressed? Here is a simple relaxation technique, provided by Lisa Cavallaro, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist who runs the CHANGE (Cardiovascular Health Achieved through Nutrition, ... Read More Traffic Safety Posted on Nov 6, 2012 Tips for walking, biking, driving and skating. Every time you drive a car, ride your bike or walk outside, you’re exposed to traffic. It’s part of our daily lives. It’s no surprise ... Read More Fall In Love with Kale Posted on Nov 5, 2012 During the Holiday season, it’s easy to indulge in an abundance of decadent, not-so-healthy fare. While there is nothing wrong with the occasional treat, it’s important to feed your body ... Read More Understanding Hospice 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 ... Read More Fighting Back, In Focus Posted on Nov 2, 2012 For One Photographer, Artist And Breast Cancer Survivor, Creativity Speeds Healing February 13, 2002 at Torrance Memorial was one of Julie Crow’s brightest days. She was there for a ... Read More Roasted Butternut Squash with Curried Lentils and Brown Rice Posted on Nov 2, 2012 Ingredients 2 lbs pre-cut Butternut Squash 2 Tablespoons Grape Seed Oil-divided 1 TBSP, 1 TBSP ½ c. finely diced Sweet Onion or Shallots 2 cloves Garlic, minced 4-5 teaspoons Curry Powder 1 to ... Read More Sowing The Seeds of Health Posted on Nov 2, 2012 Fresh air, exercise and a little bit of nature and healthful food—sometimes that is just what the doctor ordered. And what better place to find all of these things than at the newly planted ... Read More Meet The Robotics Team Posted on Nov 1, 2012 Torrance Memorial Surgeons Give Insight Into Robotic Surgeries Robotic-assisted surgery has been in use for more than a decade, and in that time, it has dramatically transformed the operating room. ... Read More