News Posts in April, 2019 A Few Kind Words Stretch a Long Way Posted on Apr 30, 2019 The Luminaries, a support organization for Torrance Memorial Medical Center, introduced the Links of Love initiative during Holiday Festival 2017. The group invited festival attendees to make a ... Read More Don't Pin Her Down Posted on Apr 30, 2019 Written by Colleen Farrell Photographed by Kristin Anderson Barbara was one of 23 runners featured on an iconic work by famed urban muralist Kent Twitchell, which spanned a wall adjacent to the ... Read More 10 Whiz-Bang Technologies Changing the Patient Care Game Posted on Apr 30, 2019 Written by Michelle Abt Torrance Memorial Medical Center is committed to providing the families and community of the South Bay with the most advanced care available. According to Dr. John McNamara, ... Read More Raised to Give Back Posted on Apr 25, 2019 Written by Jessica Gmitter Judy Maizlish recalls that her parents always prioritized community involvement and giving to others, even when funds were limited. “Giving is in my blood,” she ... Read More Safe And Sound Posted on Apr 25, 2019 Written by Deborah Keesey, Esq. What is the Alzheimer’s epidemic? It’s hard to believe, but every 66 seconds someone in the United States develops the disease. According to the ... Read More Riding High Posted on Apr 22, 2019 Written by Mary Scott Photographed by Ridge BenBen When a child is sick or injured and in the hospital, it can make a parent feel helpless. Pat and Ellen Theodora have experienced such a situation not ... Read More Video Games: Addiction, Obsession or a Bad Habit? Posted on Apr 11, 2019 Amongst parents I work with, one of the most consistent complaints and concerns revolve around screen time, video games and the battle over the cellphone. Like much that technology has to offer, there ... Read More Newsweek Names Torrance Memorial Medical Center Among Nation's Best Hospitals Posted on Apr 2, 2019 TORRANCE, Calif., April 2, 2019 – Torrance Memorial Medical Center has been recognized by Newsweek as part of its inaugural list of World’s Best Hospitals 2019. Torrance Memorial ranked as ... Read More Prime Time: 10 Ways to Age Gracefully Posted on Apr 1, 2019 Written by Panteha Rezaeian, MD 1. Love your heart Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. High cholesterol, high blood pressure (hypertension), high blood sugar (diabetes) and genetics ... Read More Nothing to Sneeze At Posted on Apr 1, 2019 Allergies affect more than 50 million people in the United States. This time of year, thoughts often turn to seasonal or environmental allergies caused by substances like pollen, mold, dust and animal ... Read More Why Is Exercise So Important For Seniors? Posted on Apr 1, 2019 It’s a fact: These days, we are living longer than ever before. And as we age, most of us look for ways to not just live longer but to also live well. One of the best ways to do that, says ... Read More Support vs. Enabling: When We Protect Too Much Posted on Apr 1, 2019 We all love our children. We all want to do what is best for them, protect them, help them to succeed and ensure nothing bad happens to them. We need to find a balance, however, between support and ... Read More