Drug and Alcohol Addiction What Every Parent Needs to Know Posted on Feb 27, 2018 1) Why is it important to detect early warning signs of substance abuse in teenagers? Substance use and abuse during adolescence can have permanent consequences. The adolescent brain is still developing, particularly in the areas ... Read More A Story of Recovery From Opioid Abuse Posted on Feb 27, 2018 A Mother’s Story of her Son’s Recovery Ten years ago, a friend of my son came to me and told me that my son had a problem with drugs. I was shocked. He was 21 years old, working on his Bachelor’s Degree in ... Read More Featured TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER NAMED TOP 21 IN CALIFORNIA AND TOP 10 IN LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTY BY U.S. NEWS & 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 New Hunt Cancer Center: Personalized and Patient-Centered Posted on May 1, 2018 This May, Torrance Memorial Medical Center will begin construction on the two-story Hunt Cancer Center, with an official groundbreaking on June 20. The new Hunt Cancer Center will provide a personalized, patient-centered environment ... 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 Turn On and Tune In Posted on Jul 20, 2018 Technology not only can improve your health but also allow you or your loved ones to age in place. Our technological world has progressed at a dizzying pace. Do you realize that less than 10 years ago, hardly anyone had an iPhone or ... Read More A Little Loss Posted on Jul 20, 2018 It’s an innocent enough question: Are you experiencing a loss of hearing? But answering it can be complicated, says Brett Levine, MD, an otolaryngologist, also known as an ear, nose and throat surgeon (ENTS) at Torrance ... Read More Healthy Living Over 50 Get Prepared: Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7 Posted on Jul 20, 2018 Every year Medicare recipients have the option to change their coverage during the Fall Open Enrollment period (also referred to as the Annual Enrollment period). This year it’s the same but with a new additional timeframe and ... Read More Turn On and Tune In Posted on Jul 20, 2018 Technology not only can improve your health but also allow you or your loved ones to age in place. Our technological world has progressed at a dizzying pace. Do you realize that less than 10 years ago, hardly anyone had an iPhone or ... Read More Nutrition Healthy Nutrition Tips for Traveling Posted on Jul 17, 2018 Quick ideas for healthy eating while traveling: Fruit and veggies. A good old apple, banana, or pre-sliced carrots and celery. If you haven’t packed your own, you can find them everywhere from the juice bar to the newsstand to ... Read More 5 Tips for Successful Meal Plans Following Bariatric Surgery Posted on Jun 28, 2018 If you’ve reached this milestone and are ready to start bariatric meal planning, we’ve outlined some tips. 1. Pre-portion your smaller meals. Portions need to be small on your weight loss surgery diet. When meal planning, ... Read More Patrons 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 Champions of the Heart Posted on May 29, 2018 Written by Michelle Abt Torrance Memorial is now partnering with Cedars-Sinai to provide the most comprehensive heart failure care in the South Bay. This affiliation formalizes what has been a growing collaboration over the last ... Read More Press Release TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER NAMED TOP 21 IN CALIFORNIA AND TOP 10 IN LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTY BY U.S. NEWS & 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 Saxophonist Kenny G to Perform at 32nd Annual "Honda Evening Under the Stars" Gourmet Food & Wine Festival Posted on Jul 20, 2018 Torrance, Calif., July 16, 2018 – The South Bay’s best fare paired with the soothing sounds of world-renowned saxophonist Kenny G will regale guests at the 32 nd annual “Honda Evening Under the Stars” Gourmet ... Read More Pulse An Evening Under the Stars Posted on Aug 3, 2018 Great food, wine and music on a warm summer’s eve … doesn’t get much better than this. And on Saturday, August 25, the 32 nd annual Honda Evening Under the Stars Gourmet Food & Wine Festival will be hosted by ... Read More 360 of Cancer Care Posted on Jun 15, 2018 There is nothing quite so terrifying as hearing the word “cancer” come out of a doctor’s mouth. Cancer is personal. It takes an emotional, spiritual, psychological and financial toll. It affects friends, family and ... Read More Recipes An Evening Under the Stars Posted on Aug 3, 2018 Great food, wine and music on a warm summer’s eve … doesn’t get much better than this. And on Saturday, August 25, the 32 nd annual Honda Evening Under the Stars Gourmet Food & Wine Festival will be hosted by ... Read More Caprese Summer Salad Posted on May 24, 2018 The avocado and strawberries take the classic Caprese Salad to a whole new level of flavor. The strawberries add a hint of sweetness and avocados make everything taste better. This delightful salad is perfect for an easy weeknight ... Read More Torrance Memorial News TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER NAMED TOP 21 IN CALIFORNIA AND TOP 10 IN LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTY BY U.S. NEWS & 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 A Million Pennies and Counting Posted on Aug 1, 2018 Patients in the pediatric unit playroom are now enjoying a new train table thanks to the work of More Sensible, an entrepreneurial mentor group for high schoolers. Through the group’s A Million Pennies (AMP) project, they also ... Read More