News Posts in July, 2020 U.S. News & World Report Ranks Torrance Memorial Top 3% Hospital in California Posted on Jul 28, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Julie Taylor, Manager, Marketing and Communications Phone: 310-784-4952 E-mail: Julie.taylor@tmmc.com U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKS TORRANCE MEMORIAL TOP 3% ... Read More #HaveItAtHome: Charcuterie Board Posted on Jul 23, 2020 Charcuterie boards are fun to eat and are often in the company of good wine and friends! While you may not be able to currently enjoy the social aspect of this beloved appetizer, you can still relish ... Read More Your Doctor's Office is Open: What You Need to Know Posted on Jul 20, 2020 written By Melissa Bean Sterzick As we have practiced isolation to decrease the transmission of COVID-19, many non-urgent doctor’s office visits have been canceled or delayed. Some individuals ... Read More Adapting to the Ups & Downs of COVID-19 Posted on Jul 20, 2020 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick The success of the shelter-at-home measures in decreasing COVID-19 transmission rates is clear. However, a new stage of the pandemic is developing. Cases of the virus ... Read More Medicare Fall Open Enrollment is On Its Way Posted on Jul 20, 2020 If you are a current Medicare recipient, you might know that every October you have the option to change your coverage during the Fall Open Enrollment Period (also referred to as the Annual Enrollment ... Read More The Importance of Advance Directives Posted on Jul 20, 2020 written By John Ferrari Do you want a secure future? Of course; everyone feels a little better knowing the future is secure – but sometimes planning for a secure future can seem like a full-time ... Read More A New Balance Posted on Jul 20, 2020 Making a Plant-Based Diet Work for your Heart Health Trends in diet come and go, but the concept of a balanced diet is a constant. Everyone knows fruits and vegetables are healthful foods, however, ... Read More Unmasking the 'Wear a Mask' Dilemma: Psychological Reasons for Not Wearing a Mask Posted on Jul 13, 2020 Written by Dr. Moe Gelbart, Executive Director of the Thelma McMillen Recovery Center Our scientific community has been clear and consistent on the several things we can do to help deal with the ... Read More #HaveItAtHome: Air Fryer Garlic Shishito Peppers Posted on Jul 10, 2020 By Noel Le, RDN Shishito peppers might look spicy but they are surprisingly mild. Typically served as a yummy appetizer in restaurants they are actually quite simple to make at home. Blistered ... Read More #HaveItAtHome: Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa Posted on Jul 9, 2020 By Mackenzie Curtis, RDN When living near the coast of beautiful California, seafood can be a fresh and quality protein choice. Look for locally sourced, wild caught seafood at the grocery store or ... Read More #HaveItAtHome: Roasted Vegetable Frittata Posted on Jul 9, 2020 By Kristen Hung, MPH, RDN Sweet and savory, hearty and healthy, breakfast and lunch = a blissful brunch! Weekend brunches are a delightful treat after sleeping a bit longer than you can during the ... Read More #HaveItAtHome: Baked Sweet Potato Fries Posted on Jul 9, 2020 Written by Andrea Guastamacchio, RDN, CDE This swap for your favorite restaurant side dish will not only save calories but also reduce your intake of saturated animal fat. In addition to large amounts ... Read More