April News Posts in April, 2015 Protecting Yourself from Infectious Diseases Posted on Apr 30, 2015 The best way to avoid infectious diseases is through prevention. Simple steps inlcude: WASH HANDS OFTEN with soap and water. If not possible, use an alcoholbased hand rub. This is particularly ... Read More Proceeds from 29th annual Torrance Memorial Golf Tournament to Provide Continued Support for Lundquist Tower Posted on Apr 28, 2015 An early spring 29 th annual Torrance Memorial Golf Tournament proved to be another sell-out success. Funds raised from the April 6 th tournament will help to fulfill the overall fundraising goal of ... Read More Are You at Risk for Arrhythmia? Posted on Apr 27, 2015 Arrhythmias, or irregular rhythms of the heart, can often strike indiscriminately and without warning. Torrance Memorial’s Heart Rhythm Center, within the Lundquist Cardiovascular Institute, now ... Read More Match Point Posted on Apr 25, 2015 October 7, 2014 was a Tuesday like many others in the South Bay. Blue skies, light breeze, perfect 78º weather on the beach. That afternoon Peter Weinstein was playing volleyball with his ... Read More World’s Smallest Heart Pump Arrives in the South Bay Posted on Apr 23, 2015 Torrance Memorial Lundquist Cardiovascular Institute, a regional leader in high quality cardiovascular care, is the first in the South Bay to offer Impella—the world’s smallest heart pump. ... Read More The Best Defense is a Good Offense Posted on Apr 16, 2015 There is no shortage of unsettling news about highly infectious diseases. We’ve been alerted to Ebola ravaging Africa, a worse-than-normal flu season with only a moderately effective vaccine and ... Read More Handle with Care Posted on Apr 14, 2015 Imagine you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer. In addition to the concerns regarding the health, comfort and future of the person diagnosed, add the need to see a number of physicians, ... Read More Puppy Love Posted on Apr 12, 2015 Pat Carlson, co-chair of the pet visitation program at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, got her start as you would expect—as a dog owner. She began with the program 15 years ago simply by ... Read More Man On The Run Posted on Apr 10, 2015 With seven marathons and eight triathlons under his belt, Chris Bitcon’s passion is running. A sprinter since his high school days, the 34-year-old San Jose native intended to work in the field ... Read More Torrance Memorial Receives Recognition for Quality Bariatric Surgery Posted on Apr 9, 2015 Anthem® Blue Cross has recognized Torrance Memorial Medical Center with a Blue Distinction®+ Center designation in the area of bariatric surgery, and with a Blue Distinction® Center ... Read More The Art of Healing Posted on Apr 8, 2015 The Lundquist Tower—a 390,000-square-foot Torrance Memorial addition that opened last fall—was created with the holistic nature of healing in mind. Natural light, a healing garden and ... Read More How Can I Treat Cataracts? Posted on Apr 6, 2015 Suddenly, the world is a little blurrier. You realize your vision has changed and wonder if you need new glasses. However, you may have a cataract in one or both eyes—approximately 30 million ... Read More White Bean with Kale and Root Vegetables Posted on Apr 3, 2015 I am often asked for a list of “miracle” foods with magical properties to ward off illness. These days, I find myself touting the virtues of beans and lentils. Recent studies show that a ... Read More The Power of Partnership Posted on Apr 1, 2015 Who hasn’t been guilty of putting off their biannual trip to the dentist? Next time you try to dodge your dental hygienist, remember this: for some families, a trip to the dentist is a luxury. ... Read More