December News Posts in December, 2015 Caring House: A Loving Home for the Last Stage Posted on Dec 31, 2015 Most of us are aware of hospice and perhaps a bit intimidated by the thought of needing hospice care someday. A terminal diagnosis can thrust patients and their families into a new reality of ... Read More Not Just Fun and Games Posted on Dec 31, 2015 Young Physicians and Professionals Alliance promotes the work of Torrance Memorial and funds service awards—and has a good time doing it. Most networking groups get together for coffee and ... Read More Torrance Memorial Announces $10 Million Gift At 32nd Annual Holiday Festival Gala Posted on Dec 30, 2015 Torrance Memorial Medical Center announced a $10 million gift by O. Allen Alpay, a 45-year Peninsula resident and grateful former patient. The gift will name the O. Allen Alpay East Wing, which houses ... Read More How Do I Ensure a Healthy Pregnancy and Baby? Posted on Dec 29, 2015 Even though pregnancy is a natural process, parents-to-be strive to stay up-to-date on the latest medical news regarding this incredible and life-changing event. While the parents’ genetics play ... Read More The Reason Is You Posted on Dec 27, 2015 The doctor-patient relationship is vital to successful medical treatment, yet many other employees also contribute to quality care. That’s why Torrance Memorial Medical Center created “The ... Read More Healthy Ever After for Kids Posted on Dec 25, 2015 Getting kids to eat their fruits and vegetables often ends up being a second job for parents. With soda, candy and processed foods readily available, it’s no wonder children tend to pick pizza ... Read More Beyond the Chair Lift Posted on Dec 23, 2015 G rowing up in Palos Verdes, Stanley Chang volunteered as a teenage candy striper at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, never imagining he would return to practice medicine. But Chang, who graduated ... Read More When Doctors Become Patients Posted on Dec 21, 2015 You may have heard that doctors make the worst patients. Whether that’s true or not is up for debate. But does becoming a patient transform a physician into a better, more compassionate doctor? ... Read More Health Reboot Posted on Dec 19, 2015 Last year, Steven J. Thompson was swamped, overseeing Torrance Memorial Medical Center pharmacy’s move to the Lundquist Tower. He’d return from work late, have dinner, and either plop in ... Read More Staying in The Game Posted on Dec 17, 2015 It’s hard to imagine anything slowing down Shelley Smith. This four-time Emmy-winning reporter and author of three books has covered nearly every sporting event possible for ESPN—while ... Read More Doctor's Orders Posted on Dec 15, 2015 Nurse discharge instructions that sounded simple in the hospital can sometimes seem confusing when you get back home. One way to help clarify any questions that arise and monitor conditions after ... Read More A Half Century of GOOD CITIZENSHIP Posted on Dec 13, 2015 If you think the “random acts of helpfulness” stories you hear on the radio or see on TV are limited to the folks who receive an impromptu phone call or visit from a representative of the ... Read More Financial Health Checkup: Protect Yourself from Elder Abuse with the Right Plan Posted on Dec 11, 2015 THE GROWING PROBLEM OF ELDER ABUSE Elder abuse is becoming an increasingly dangerous problem in this country. According to the American Psychological Association, more than 2 million seniors annually ... Read More Retired Physician Gives Back to “His Hospital” Posted on Dec 9, 2015 Micki, don’t do many things short-term. “We’ve been married 51 years, I had the same job for 46 years, and we have lived in the same house for 45 years,” Norman says. “We ... Read More Lundquist Tower Carries a New Tune Posted on Dec 7, 2015 An anonymous donation brings an expansion to the piano program at Torrance Memorial. In June, a new Kawai grand piano was placed in the Lundquist Tower Grand Lobby. Staff and volunteers attended a ... Read More Mira Costa High School Students Receive By Giving Posted on Dec 5, 2015 When 16-year-old Victoria Nwoke’s aunt passed away from cancer she searched for a way to channel her grief into something positive. After becoming president of Mira Costa High School’s ... Read More You Wear It Well Posted on Dec 3, 2015 Exercise and the South Bay have an unyielding relationship—it’s so sunny and warm most of the year residents have endless opportunities to get out of the house and be active. This is a ... Read More Taming of the Flu Posted on Dec 1, 2015 Flu symptoms usually appear suddenly and may include fever exceeding 102 degrees, stuffy nose, fatigue, muscle aches, decreased appetite, nausea, chills and sweats, cough, and headache. Sunil Hebbar, ... Read More