News Posts in September, 2018 Uncoding the Future Posted on Sep 27, 2018 Torrance Memorial's genetic counselor may put your mind at ease. Written By Carole Jakucs, BSN, RN, PHN You’ve just been diagnosed with cancer. So many questions arise. You want to know why ... Read More Torrance Health IPA Posted on Sep 27, 2018 By now you have so much great information. One remaining question might be: How do I keep the doctors I’ve come to know at Torrance Memorial Medical Center? There are many options for doing ... Read More New to Medicare? Posted on Sep 27, 2018 What you should know as (or before!) you turn 65 Whether you are applying for Medicare or approaching your 65th birthday, it’s a good idea to plan ahead. Here’s information that will help. ... Read More Annual Medicare Enrollment Period Posted on Sep 27, 2018 Top 10 Things You Need To Know Yes, there will be changes—but don’t worry. With our help, you’ve got this. 1. During the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) you can join, change or drop ... Read More Finding Dr. Right Posted on Sep 27, 2018 A significant partner in your health care is your primary care physician. Here’s what you need to keep in mind as you search. The role of primary care physicians, or PCPs, has become crucial in ... Read More Parental Strategies For Helping Teens in Today's Pressure Cooker: Part II - Setting Limits Posted on Sep 26, 2018 Here is a secret. Kids love limits and boundaries. You would never know it from their behavior, and their reactions to limits. It is in their developmental DNA to push against boundaries and rules and ... Read More Generosity Pays in Spades For Opportunity Drawing Winner Posted on Sep 26, 2018 Written by Carole Jakucs Candy Isidro, a volunteer in Torrance Memorial’s Employee Health Clinic since 2011, is still learning to master all the features of the red Lexus RX 450H she won by ... Read More Couple Shares Interest in Giving and Volunteering Posted on Sep 26, 2018 By Tabitha Hogue Irene Goldman and David Sato have been married for more than 30 years—long enough to find each other often saying what the other is thinking. One of the shared activities they ... Read More Steady Wins the Race Posted on Sep 26, 2018 Written by Nancy Steiner Photographed by Shane O'Donnell Stepping into Kate Crane’s El Segundo office, one is immediately surrounded by a sense of calm. The sea-blue colors and beach-themed ... Read More All In the Family Posted on Sep 26, 2018 Written by Mary Scott Photographed by Shane O’Donnell The Campbell family’s relationship with Torrance Memorial Medical Center spans decades, but it was Paul Campbell’s trip to the ... Read More Rooted in Local Health Care Posted on Sep 26, 2018 Written by Tabitha Hogue Photographed by Kristin Anderson Growing up in the South Bay, Hilary Zachry spent a lot of time at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. She had a rare respiratory disease and was ... Read More Ask Dr. Gelbart Posted on Sep 26, 2018 Whether or not our children are experimenting with, dabbling in, or heavily involved with drug or alcohol use is a cause of great concern and anxiety for most parents. The sad fact is that we often ... Read More The Importance of the Preteen Well Child Visit Posted on Sep 25, 2018 The Importance of the Preteen Well Child Visit Well-child visits are an important part of your young child’s healthcare routine. But, like many busy parents, you may be tempted to skip a ... Read More Why More Really Matters When it Comes to Fruits and Vegetables Posted on Sep 24, 2018 Compiled by Carine Sidhom, MS RDN Fruits and vegetables play many important roles in our diet, which is why it’s recommended to eat 5-6 servings each day. One of many benefits of fruits and ... Read More Taking Inventory at Each Stage of Life Posted on Sep 19, 2018 Written by Cristin Rigg, CFP, CDFA As we travel through each phase of life, it's important to give attention to our goals for financial and physical health. Taking inventory involves regular ... Read More Revolutionizing Cancer Care Posted on Sep 13, 2018 Torrance Memorial Surgeons Using Robotic Technology to Revolutionize Cancer Care Technology is revolutionizing cancer care in many ways, but some of the most exciting developments of the last decade ... Read More Ask Dr. Gelbart Posted on Sep 7, 2018 As parents, we are all concerned about the dangers of drug and alcohol use. Given all that is known, all the publicity, all the problems that teenagers are aware of, one wonders, why do teens use? The ... Read More On the Mark Posted on Sep 7, 2018 Torrance Memorial continues to receive recognition for reaching ever-higher levels of quality care. Meanwhile, our staff continues to raise the bar. Read More September is Fruits and Veggies Month! Posted on Sep 7, 2018 Most people know that eating fruits and vegetables is important for good health, but most of us still aren’t getting enough. September is Fruits & Veggies – More Matters Month. Every ... Read More Little Things Matter for YPPA Posted on Sep 5, 2018 This past August, Torrance Memorial physicians, donors and staff celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). In recognition of the NICU team’s ... Read More New Steps Toward Hope and Healing Posted on Sep 4, 2018 When I think about the impact of our community’s gifts on Torrance Memorial, I have to think to myself, where do I even begin? Thousands of people contribute to the care provided to our ... Read More Healthy Through Hydration Posted on Sep 4, 2018 Written by Kristen Hung, MPH, RDN Eating more fruits and vegetables is a well-known tip for healthy eating, but did you know that it can also help keep you hydrated? Staying hydrated can increase your ... Read More 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 ... 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 ... Read More On Board for Education Posted on Sep 4, 2018 Written by Nancy Stokler Steiner He was only a kindergartner when Sebastian Kuhr learned about a jog-a-thon school fundraiser. But Sebastian loved skateboarding, not running. And he knew his school ... Read More