Drug and Alcohol Addiction Understanding and Preventing Adolescent Suicide: Part I Posted on Dec 12, 2018 Adolescent suicide has become a national health crisis. Although it is difficult to talk about, and most of us would like to act like it doesn’t exist, knowing some of the causes, risk factors, and ways to get help can save ... Read More Parental Strategies: To Test or Not to Test, That is the Question Posted on Dec 12, 2018 Thoughts on Drug Testing Your Teens Parental concern about drug use is almost universal, and the topic of whether or not to drug test one’s own child is a consuming dilemma. Parents’ major concerns regarding drug testing ... Read More Featured Pediatrics Unit Receives Special Gift from Lakeshore Learning Posted on Nov 7, 2018 The newly relocated Pediatrics unit has officially opened for patient care! Thanks to Lakeshore Learning, our young patients now have a fully stocked and furnished playroom to help make their stay a happier experience. Parents of ... Read More Torrance Memorial Medical Center Named Top 21 in California and top 10 in Los Angeles/Orange County by U.S. News and World Report Posted on Aug 14, 2018 Torrance, Calif., August 14, 2018 – Torrance Memorial Medical Center has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2018-19 for the seventh straight year by U.S. News & World Report. This year the report recognizes Torrance ... Read More Financial Health Today's Modern Financial Family...And the Evolving Role of Women Posted on Jun 21, 2018 Today’s Modern Financial Family…And the Evolving Role of Women By Nancy Gragg, CWS Gender roles are evolving quickly in today’s day and age. No longer are lines drawn in the sand dividing the roles men and women ... Read More Your Investment Strategy in Today's Global Economy Posted on May 29, 2018 Written by The Torrance Memorial Professional Advisory Council Investing your wealth seems to be as confusing as ever. The new U.S. tax law adds perhaps the most significant changes to business and personal taxation since the 1980s. ... Read More Health and Wellness Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) FAQs Posted on Oct 31, 2018 By Monquen Huang, MD Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of dizziness. Cases are rarely serious but may increase the risk of falls, which is a cause for concern. Avoid injury by staying informed about ... Read More How Eating Well Keeps Your Feet Healthy Posted on Oct 30, 2018 We all know that eating well is good for us. Consuming more leafy greens, colorful fruits and vegetables, salmon and sardines, beans, legumes, and whole grains improves our health and well-being. So does eating lean protein, good ... Read More Healthy Living Over 50 Hips-and Knees-Don't Lie Posted on Dec 26, 2018 As we age, it's natural to want to preserve the level of activity we've come to expect and enjoy. But also as we get older, our joints start to wear out, sometimes due to arthritis, often due to plain old use, and also ... Read More Heart of Innovation Posted on Dec 26, 2018 Torrance Memorial’s Lundquist Lurie Cardiovascular Institute is ranked one of Southern California’s top heart programs. People come from all over the southland for the innovative treatments its Structural Heart and Valve ... Read More Nutrition and Recipes The Scoop on Sugar Posted on Nov 28, 2018 Does Too Much Sugar Cause Diabetes? A diet high in calories from any source (including sugar) leads to weight gain. Excess weight increases your risk of type 2 diabetes. Research has also shown a link between drinking sugar beverages ... Read More Roasted Vegetables With Halloumi Cheese Posted on Nov 20, 2018 By Dani Rodriguez-Brindicci, MS, RDN Oven-roasted foods make great sides for almost any occasion. One healthy compliment to a good course is a wholesome serving of roast vegetables. Try this mix of veggies below for a dish high in ... Read More Patrons Terrenea Resort and Anthem Blue Cross Support Torrance Memorial With In-Kind Donation Posted on Nov 26, 2018 Currently situated in the Pediatric unit are dozens upon dozens of stuffed bears delivered by Terrenea Resort. A corporate group from Anthem Blue Cross recently crafted the bears under Terrenea’s “give back” ... Read More NICU On the Move Posted on Oct 3, 2018 As Torrance Memorial’s NICU moves to a new home, its longtime medical director reflects on a Christmas Eve miracle. Written by Michelle Abt When Stephanie and John Kane arrived at Torrance Memorial Medical Center on December ... Read More Press Release Torrance Memorial Nets $1.5 Million Toward New Hunt Cancer Center Posted on Dec 26, 2018 TORRANCE, CA, December 26, 2018 – Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s 35 th annual week-long Holiday Festival raised more than $1.5 million towards the construction of the Hunt Cancer Center. This facility, which will ... Read More Torrance Memorial Celebrates Opening of New Pediatric and Young Adult Pavilion Posted on Oct 23, 2018 Pat and Ellen Theodora Name Unit with $2.5 Million Gift TORRANCE, CA, October 23, 2018 – Today, Torrance Memorial Medical Center celebrated the dedication of its new Pat and Ellen Theodora Pediatric/Young Adult ... Read More Pulse Accentuating the Positive Posted on Sep 4, 2018 When Iris Lee Knell was undergoing treatment for breast cancer in 2010, she found that enhancing her appearance made her feel better. Knell, a psychotherapist and school counselor, wanted to remain positive for her three daughters ... Read More Fond Recollections Posted on Sep 4, 2018 When Anne Hayward began her 30-year career at Torrance Memorial Medical Center in 1948, Harry S. Truman occupied the White House, gasoline cost 16 cents per gallon and the newly expanded Jared Sidney Torrance Memorial Hospital ... Read More Torrance Memorial News Torrance Memorial Nets $1.5 Million Toward New Hunt Cancer Center Posted on Dec 26, 2018 TORRANCE, CA, December 26, 2018 – Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s 35 th annual week-long Holiday Festival raised more than $1.5 million towards the construction of the Hunt Cancer Center. This facility, which will ... Read More Terrenea Resort and Anthem Blue Cross Support Torrance Memorial With In-Kind Donation Posted on Nov 26, 2018 Currently situated in the Pediatric unit are dozens upon dozens of stuffed bears delivered by Terrenea Resort. A corporate group from Anthem Blue Cross recently crafted the bears under Terrenea’s “give back” ... Read More