June News Posts in June, 2016 El Segundo Native to Include Torrance Memorial in Estate Plan Posted on Jun 28, 2016 James Burt is proud to call himself a third-generation “El Segundo-an.” His roots run deep, starting with his grandfather—a 42-year employee of Chevron. His father bounced around in ... Read More Who Should Get a Bone Density Screening and How Often Posted on Jun 26, 2016 A bone density test examines the mineral content of your bone, an indicator of your bone’s strength. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone becomes weak and brittle. Your body constantly ... Read More Second Chance at Life Inspires Giving Tuesday Gift Posted on Jun 23, 2016 After experiencing nights without sleep and extremely swollen feet, a retired aerospace supervisor of computer operations, William Mullen, knew something was wrong with his health. He slid on his ... Read More When to See an Orthopedic Surgeon for Arthritis Posted on Jun 22, 2016 Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one or multiple joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, with different causes and treatment methods, and it is the ... Read More Grant to Provide Education and Health Services to the Centinela Valley Posted on Jun 21, 2016 A recent community needs assessment revealed children and adults living in the Centinela Valley—Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lennox, Los Angeles, El Segundo, Watts, Compton and Lawndale—were in ... Read More Torrance Memorial Earns Performance Recognition for Cardiovascular Care Posted on Jun 19, 2016 Torrance Memorial Medical Center has received four performance distinctions for stroke, heart failure and heart attack care. For the third straight year, Torrance Memorial has been honored with the ... Read More Spine Problem: Neurosurgeon or Orthopedic Surgeon? Posted on Jun 18, 2016 You or a loved one has been diagnosed with spine disorder. Now you have the difficult choice in choosing your surgeon for treatment. You been referred to a spine specialist but you are not certain if ... Read More Stroke Diagnosis Gets High Tech Posted on Jun 17, 2016 When someone has a stroke, the timing of intervention can make the difference between life or death and debilitating loss of brain function. Studies have shown that prompt access to a neurologist ... Read More In the Name of HEALTH Posted on Jun 14, 2016 O. Allen Alpay puts money to work to create a community health legacy. As a boy, O. Allen Alpay’s father would regularly ask his son if he could borrow back $20 he had previously paid him as ... Read More Diabetes Prevention Program Posted on Jun 12, 2016 If you are at risk for type-2 diabetes, the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program provides a supportive environment in a small group setting to learn how to adopt healthy habits to reduce your ... Read More High Intensity Workouts Taking a Toll on Your Joints Posted on Jun 10, 2016 With the emerging trends of CrossFit, obstacle course challenges, high intensity interval training (HIIT), plyometric and other high impact workouts. Orthopedic specialist have seen an increase in ... Read More Take The First Step: Are You At Risk For Pre-Diabetes Posted on Jun 9, 2016 Find out your risk for pre-diabetes. Answer these seven questions. For each “Yes” answer, add the number of points listed. Are you a woman who has had a baby weighing more than 9 pounds at ... Read More Do I Need Shoulder Surgery? Posted on Jun 7, 2016 Shoulder pain is an extremely common complaint, and there are many causes. When considering treatment for a shoulder condition, your doctor will need to assess the root cause of your pain. Once you ... Read More Four Tips For Easier Breathing Posted on Jun 7, 2016 1. DIAGNOSE YOUR ALLERGIES PROPERLY Make an appointment with an allergist to discover exactly what you’re allergic to. Most allergy tests are nothing more than a scratch on the back— no ... Read More The Truth About Aging and Allergies Posted on Jun 5, 2016 “Many seniors have multiple medical issues and take several medications. That puts them at risk for adverse reactions to medications or medication allergies,” says Dr. Chiang. Medication ... Read More Do I Need a New Knee? Posted on Jun 4, 2016 Does walking, climbing stairs, or even sitting or lying down hurt your knee? If your knee pain is interfering with your daily activities and/or holding you back from doing things you like, it might be ... Read More The Care Coordination Center Can Help You Recover After Hospitalization or Chronic Illness Posted on Jun 2, 2016 Studies have shown that people do not remember all of the instructions given to them during hospital discharge. This can affect your ability to recover fully and lead to further hospitalization. ... Read More Be Safe Weekend Warriors, Prevent Sport Injuries Posted on Jun 1, 2016 After a sedentary work week, you want to get up and play on the weekend. That’s great. However, whether you play sports for competition or fitness, you do not want to be sidelined with an ... Read More