September News Posts in September, 2013 What You Should Know About Stroke Posted on Sep 26, 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 Torrance Memorial Health Care Foundation Appoints Two Board Members Posted on Sep 25, 2013 Torrance Memorial Medical Center has welcomed two distinguished community members to the Torrance Memorial Health Care Foundation board. Attorney Stevan Calvillo and Patricia E. Sacks, M.D., ... Read More Balancing Act Posted on Sep 19, 2013 Stevie Beitscher gradually began noticing a decreased sense of balance while walking her dog on uneven surfaces and when walking around her large, hilly yard in Rancho Palos Verdes. These ... Read More Healthiest Person I Know: Joe Nakaqawa, M.D. Posted on Sep 16, 2013 Many people use athletics and exercise as a way to de-stress and restore themselves outside work. Joe Nakagawa, MD, is no exception, and he certainly uses rock climbing, swimming, cycling and ... Read More A Heart-Warming Story Posted on Sep 13, 2013 Determination, motivation and the competent and caring staff of Torrance Memorial Medical Center's Heart Failure Program turned life around for Harvey Kushner. The 82-year-old heart failure ... Read More In Season: Summer Produce Posted on Sep 11, 2013 Summer is filled with the smells of happiness wafting through the air: suntan lotion, salt water, fresh seasonal fruits and veggies cooking on the grill. These summer fruits and veggies not only taste ... Read More Fire It Up, Safely Posted on Sep 9, 2013 Summer means long days, balmy weather and time to barbecue. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2011 there were nearly 17,000 emergency room visits related to grilling ... Read More Community Benefit: Every 15 Minutes Posted on Sep 6, 2013 The day was just getting started at North High School in Torrance. As unsuspecting students settled in, routine morning announcements gave way to this chilling statistic cited over the intercom by a ... Read More Proper PAMPERING Posted on Sep 4, 2013 Summertime is sandal time. Feet and toes are more exposed, prompting many people to get pedicures. Well-manicured fingers are often in demand for that special summer event or vacation. But how safe is ... Read More Your GI Tract: The Past, Present and Future Posted on Sep 3, 2013 At one time or another, most of us have suffered from some type of GI (gastrointestinal) disturbance including heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. But, when does it indicate that ... Read More From Swim to Surf Posted on Sep 2, 2013 Hitting the sand and surf is a favorite summer pastime. But before you head to the beach, make sure your family knows how to keep safe. Pulse recently spoke with Darren Bedolla, MD, emergency medicine ... Read More