News Posts in November, 2020 Lessons Learned: Preparing for 2021, A New Year, A New Normal Posted on Nov 30, 2020 Written by Moe Gelbart, Ph.D. - Director, Behavioral Health As the holidays approach, we are numbed and fatigued over dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic for over ten months now. With the future still ... Read More A Day in the Life of a Hospice Nurse During COVID-19 Posted on Nov 17, 2020 Written by Christi McCaverty, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator What has changed? What has remained the same, and how for the sake of the patients and families, have nurses been able to make it work? ... Read More How Friends Support Friends Going through Breast Surgery Posted on Nov 16, 2020 Written by Evelyn Calip, RN, Breast Nurse Navigator You just found out that your dear friend has breast cancer and she is going to have mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery. Are you wondering, ... Read More Harvest Stuffing Recipe Posted on Nov 13, 2020 Earthy yams, fresh herbs, crunchy walnuts, and whole grain bread cubes come together in perfect harmony to create this lighter alternative to a favorite holiday side. This yummy recipe is easy to ... Read More Seniors and Influenza Posted on Nov 10, 2020 The 2020 flu season is upon us and it is more important than ever to protect oneself and avoid a “twindemic” of the flu and coronavirus, especially for seniors. Our Primary Care physician ... Read More Every Donation Counts Posted on Nov 9, 2020 Eagle Scout Makes Face Coverings Inspired to make a difference for frontline health care heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, assistant senior patrol leader Tristan Pacleb designed his Eagle Scout ... Read More Crafting a Meaningful Life Posted on Nov 9, 2020 Written by Nancy Sokoler Steiner | Photographed by Vincent Rios Phil Pavesi used to supervise 3,000 employees as a division general manager at TRW. His wife, Christina, traveled to every continent as ... Read More Mending Broken Hearts Posted on Nov 9, 2020 Written by John Ferrari What’s the most important organ in your body? They all are—they’re vital. But the heart has a special emotional resonance. That’s part of what makes ... Read More Supporting Healthcare Through a 30-Year Partnership Posted on Nov 9, 2020 Written by Robin Heffler When American Honda Motor Co., Inc. moved its corporate headquarters to Torrance in 1990, it became both a neighbor and a partner of Torrance Memorial Medical Center, ... Read More Defining an Estate Plan and Roadblocks to Avoid Posted on Nov 9, 2020 Written by Grace Greer St. Clair Getting motivated to establish your estate plan can be uncomfortable, but if you knew what our clients experience when a good plan is not in place, you would rush to ... Read More Thankful for the Best Care Imaginable Posted on Nov 9, 2020 Written by Nancy Sokoler Steiner | Photographed by Vincent Rios She was a financial professional from New York City. He was a cowboy-turned-plumber from Oklahoma. She loved to socialize and traveled ... Read More YPPA Play-by-Play: Living Life to the Fullest Posted on Nov 9, 2020 Written by Nancy Sokoler Steiner | Photographed by Vincent Rios During a serious conversation, a close friend asked a perfectly healthy Brian Sherman how he wanted to die. Sherman, who had been ... Read More Ambassador's Corner: A Family Tradition of Caring and Commitment Posted on Nov 9, 2020 Written by Robin Heffler | Photographed by Siri Berting For Palos Verdes Estates residents Valerie and Chris Adlam, receiving high-quality care at Torrance Memorial Medical Center and then giving back ... Read More Board Notes: Torrance Memorial is Family Posted on Nov 9, 2020 Written by Nadine Bobit As a founding member of Torrance Memorial’s Young Physicians and Professionals Alliance (YPPA), I have helped many understand the importance of getting young doctors and ... Read More