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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Posted on Jan 16, 2018

Torrance Memorial Earns a 5-Star/4-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services One of only three hospitals in the Los Angeles area to earn this prestigious double ranking! Torrance Memorial Medical Center is ...

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. ...

Posted on May 23, 2018

Written by Tabitha Hogue For the newly retired local psychiatrist, Dr. John Sealy, there’s no greater thrill than watching a gift—whether financial or simply the gift of time, effort and attention—bear fruit in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Posted on May 1, 2018

You know that being with people you like, involved in activities you enjoy, feels good. What you might not know is getting healthy doses of social interaction is not only fun. It can also improve your well-being. Yes, loneliness can ...

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 ...

Posted on May 25, 2018

Summertime brings lots of sun, fun and BBQ's with friends and family. Unfortunately, food high in fat, sodium and sugar are usually on the grill and picnic table. Fried foods and fatty meats can put too much fat in your diet. ...

Posted on Apr 25, 2018

10 Tips to Limit Risk for Prostate Cancer By Debra Nessel, RD, CDE, a registered dietician at Torrance Memorial Medical Center Awareness of prostate cancer has grown exponentially in recent years. However, the fight against this ...

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. ...

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 ...

Posted on May 23, 2018

TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER EARNS SECOND STRAIGHT ‘A’ FOR PATIENT SAFETY TORRANCE, CALIF., April 24, 2018 – The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C.-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and ...

Posted on Feb 1, 2018

Affiliation of Cedars-Sinai and Torrance Memorial Becomes Official Relationship Provides Opportunities for Coordination of Care, Services and Clinical Trials. Cancer, Heart Disease and Brain Disorders Among Key Initial Areas for ...

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 ...

Posted on Jan 31, 2018

Torrance Memorial and Cedars-Sinai are proud to announce a new partnership designed to strengthen both organizations’ ability to serve the South Bay — enhancing access, coordination and quality of care for the entire ...

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 ...

Posted on Mar 20, 2018

Contrary to its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat! It is actually a fruit seed from a plant related to rhubarb. The hulled seeds are known as buckwheat groats and can be roasted/cooked, for a tasty addition to soups or as a ...

Posted on May 16, 2018

The Hunt family’s support of Torrance Memorial Medical Center is three generations in the making. It’s where Donald George Hunt received care before he passed away at age 96. It is where two of his grandsons were born and ...

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 ...