November News Posts in November, 2016 Second Chance at Life Inspires Giving Tuesday Gift Posted on Nov 22, 2016 After experiencing nights of no sleep and extremely swollen feet, William Mulien knew something was wrong with his health. He slid on his slippers, the only shoes that would fit, and drove himself to ... Read More Hospitalist Thanks Lady Luck Posted on Nov 16, 2016 Roy Fu, MD, hospitalist and physician advisor, has worked at Torrance Memorial Medical Center since June 2009 and has attended the annual Holiday Festival Gala with his wife, Denise, for the past five ... Read More Celebrate Posted on Nov 14, 2016 One of the most eagerly-anticipated events of the holiday season in Torrance is the Holiday Festival at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, featuring lavishly decorated trees, boutiques, holiday ... Read More Welcome, Baby! Posted on Nov 14, 2016 The moments when my boys were born were surreal. Hearing their cries and seeing their eyes and little faces for the first time was beautiful and awe-inspiring. And yet, the birth experience was also a ... Read More Stay Sharp Posted on Nov 14, 2016 Now where did I put my keys? Why did I walk into this room? What’s the word I’m thinking of …? Everyone forgets things from time to time; it’s normal. And it’s normal to ... Read More The Healthiest Person I Know Posted on Nov 14, 2016 If you’re looking for workout tips, it’s hard to go wrong with an Olympic gold medal winner. Eric Fonoimoana, a 47-year-old Hermosa Beach resident, who won a gold medal as part of the ... Read More Ask The Doctor Posted on Nov 14, 2016 Maybe you’ve heard about medications called blood thinners or you or a relative takes them, and you want to learn more about them. Pulse recently spoke with Mark Lurie, MD, cardiology director ... Read More The Happy Hooper Posted on Nov 14, 2016 At the age of 51, Julia Winstead unknowingly received the perfect prescription for losing weight and staying fit. The Torrance resident was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a toddler and had done a ... Read More Breast Cancer Awareness - Annamarie Cody's success story Posted on Nov 14, 2016 October is National Breast Cancer Aware- ness Month, an annual event created to raise awareness and funds for research into the cause, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Next to skin cancer, ... Read More The Fight Against Diabetes Posted on Nov 14, 2016 Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and premature death in the United States. If not controlled, it can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease and other health problems. During ... Read More How Singing Keeps You Healthy Posted on Nov 14, 2016 Few activities are as simply joyful as singing. But did you know that singing is good for you, too? And singing in a group is one of the best ways to improve your health. Studies prove singing has ... Read More Torrance Gets Magnet Rocognition Posted on Nov 14, 2016 Magnet® Designation is granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and awarded to health care organizations that exhibit the highest standards in the delivery of excellent patient care and ... Read More Thanksgiving With A Twist Posted on Nov 14, 2016 There was a time, not too long ago, when the words “gourmet chef” and “hospital food” would never be caught next to each other. Now hospitals, including Torrance Memorial ... Read More Do You Know Your Prostate Number? Posted on Nov 14, 2016 Prostate is the second most common cancer among American men, ranking just behind skin cancer. One in six men will be diagnosed in their lifetime with prostate cancer. It’s also one of the most ... Read More Navigating Health Care - How to keep Torrance as your hospital Posted on Nov 14, 2016 Torrance Memorial Medical Center has been your hospital for years—for routine checkups, for care when you’re ill. But let’s say you’ve just changed employers, you’re ... Read More 8 Ways to Eat Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Posted on Nov 4, 2016 8 Ways to Eat Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey After feasting for Thanksgiving, it can be a struggle trying to figure out how you’re going to eat all that leftover turkey from the night before. ... Read More