May News Posts in May, 2013 Los Hermanos Helps Emergency Department Patients Stay Warm Posted on May 30, 2013 A group of young men dedicated to giving back to their community presented a gift to the Emergency Department to bring patients comfort during their hospital visit. Representatives from the local ... Read More Stress Tip: Start Small Posted on May 29, 2013 A lot of us spend our time looking at the big picture. We worry about where our careers are heading; how our children will thrive at school; and how will we prepare financially for our family’s ... Read More Torrance Memorial Medical Center to Host Free Hands-Only CPR Training in Honor of National CPR Week Posted on May 23, 2013 Torrance, Calif. , May 23, 2013 – In honor of National CPR Week, the American Heart Association (AHA) is collaborating with the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency to coordinate ... Read More Torrance Memorial Health Care Foundation Appoints Three Board Members Posted on May 21, 2013 Torrance Memorial Medical Center has appointed three distinguished community members to the Torrance Memorial Health Care Foundation board. The new members will contribute to the board's ongoing ... Read More Song and David Klein Posted on May 17, 2013 Song and David Klein met as young students at UCLA and found many things in common, including a love for each other. Fast-forward to today, and the two are celebrating 25 years of marriage, two ... Read More South Bay's Riskiest Professions Posted on May 16, 2013 For most South Bay residents, Monday morning means heading off to a cubicle, a computer and a commute. But for others, the workday brings less regularity and greater risk. From scouring the bottom of ... Read More Young Stroke Survivor Recounts Comeback Story Posted on May 15, 2013 He yelled for Cathy Petersen, his fiancée. Only the yell came out as a whisper, and Petersen was in another room. The couple’s rescue pup, Serra, nudged him to get up, to come play. But ... Read More Healthiest Person I Know: Janette Dawson Posted on May 14, 2013 Janette Dawson, RN, MHA, ACM, celebrated her 50th birthday by completing the Arizona Ironman. Janette Dawson, RN, MHA, ACM, director of Case Management at Torrance Memorial, completed the Arizona ... Read More Helping Kids Battle Diabetes Posted on May 13, 2013 Diabetes is on the rise in America and is being detected earlier in life—even here in our fitness-oriented South Bay. In 2012, Torrance Memorial Medical Center treated 1,250 patients with Type ... Read More Foods to Boost Your Energy Posted on May 12, 2013 Maintaining an adequate level of energy is a common goal for people of all ages. Proper nutrition is integral to feeling rested and alert. If you are eating the wrong foods, you can feel sluggish and ... Read More In Season: Asparagus Posted on May 11, 2013 Since ancient times, asparagus has been considered a delicacy. Its cultivation began more than 2,000 years ago by the Greeks and Romans. The name “asparagus” comes from the Greek word for ... Read More Saxophonist Kenny G to Perform at 27th Annual Evening Under the Stars Gourmet Food & Wine Festival to Benefit Torrance Memorial Posted on May 10, 2013 World-renowned saxophonist Kenny G will serenade guests with his soulful instrumentals at the "Evening Under the Stars with Kenny G, 27 th Annual Gourmet Food & Wine Festival," Saturday, ... Read More Finding Menopause Relief Posted on May 10, 2013 Menopause is a natural part of the aging process for women, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. The symptoms of menopause can range from mild to severe. When symptoms are pronounced, they can ... Read More Flying High and Giving Back Posted on May 10, 2013 Married 50 Years, Harv and Ruth Daniels are Still Sharing the Love A s 21-year-old Ruth Morash prepared for her first trip as a flight attendant for the now defunct Trans World Airlines (TWA), little ... Read More Overnight Muesli Posted on May 8, 2013 Muesli was introduced around 1900 by the Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner for patients in his hospital, where a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables was an essential part of therapy. ... Read More Torrance Memorial Earns an "A" in Patient Safety Posted on May 8, 2013 Torrance Memorial Medical Center was recognized with an "A" Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of ... Read More The Reluctant (and Lucky) Survivor Posted on May 8, 2013 Michel Wermers will stop you on the street to remind you that colon cancer is the #1 cancer in men. Michael Wermers, a father and husband, local business owner and president of the Torrance United ... Read More Extraordinary Volunteer Leaves Lasting Legacy Posted on May 8, 2013 It has been more than four years since Auxiliary member Jean Gillan walked the halls of Torrance Memorial’s fifth floor Medical/Surgical Services unit, visiting patients and sharing stories in ... Read More PAC Member Breaks Down The New Tax Act Posted on May 6, 2013 What this means for 2013 Gift and Estate Tax Exemptions Now that the dust has settled and the 2012 American Taxpayer Relief Act has passed, we are in a holding pattern. The act permanently extended ... Read More Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s “Healthy Ever After” Program Receives Torrance Council of PTA’s Honorary Service Award Posted on May 6, 2013 The Torrance Council of PTAs recognized Torrance Memorial Medical Center's "Healthy Ever After" school nutrition program with its Honorary Service Award at a special ceremony at the Ken ... Read More Torrance Memorial Medical Center Receives Three-Year Accreditation With Commendation From The Commission On Cancer Posted on May 6, 2013 The nationally recognized Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted the Torrance Memorial Hunt Cancer Institute a three-year accreditation with commendation. ... Read More Torrance Memorial Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary Presents $201,000 For New Main Tower Healing Garden Posted on May 6, 2013 Torrance Memorial Medical Center's Volunteer Auxiliary presented a $201,000 check to the Torrance Memorial Health Care Foundation at its 2013 Auxiliary Board Installation Lunch. The donation will ... Read More Tech Update: Clinical Simulation Skills Lab Posted on May 6, 2013 At Torrance Memorial Medical Center, there is a special place you would likely never see as a patient, but it is absolutely helping save lives. The Clinical Simulation Skills Lab, run by John Edwards, ... Read More Ask The Doc: Adult Vaccines Posted on May 5, 2013 Knowing what vaccines to get as an adult can be confusing. Unlike young children, who follow a regimented vaccine schedule, adults don’t have a structured path to follow. We are often inundated ... Read More What You Should Know About Stroke Posted on May 4, 2013 One out of every 18 deaths is caused by stroke, the #4 killer of men and women in this country. The American Stroke Association says that on average, stroke occurs every 40 seconds, and someone dies ... Read More 31 results found. Viewing page 1 of 2. Go to page 1 2 Next