News Posts in October, 2020 How Do I Manage Arthritis Pain? Posted on Oct 8, 2020 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation and pain in the joints. Unlike osteoarthritis— the most common type of arthritis—RA isn’t due to ... Read More Torrance Memorial Awarded as One of Newsweek's World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2021 Posted on Oct 5, 2020 TORRANCE, Calif., September 28, 2020 – Torrance Memorial Medical has been recognized as part of Newsweek’s inaugural list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2021. This ... Read More Making Self Care a Priority Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick Taking care of yourself is important in any circumstance, but during highly stressful times, it is vital to pay close attention to your physical and mental health. The ... Read More Primary Care Physicians: Now More Than Ever Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written by John Ferrari You’re in good health – why not stay that way? Normally, annual check-ups with your primary care physician are a key way to maintain your health, as a way to ... Read More Ready...Set...Go... Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Here’s your game plan for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Written by John Ferrari OK, you know the drill: Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. ... Read More Managing Expectations This Holiday Season Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick The fall and winter holidays are some of the brightest spots on the calendar. This year, many people are considering how celebrations will be modified in response to ... Read More Don't Let the Coronavirus Take the Merry Out of Your Holiday Traditions Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By Jill Biggins Gerbracht Unless Halloween can somehow scare the coronavirus away, it looks like the 2020 holiday season will feel a bit different than years past. But just because it will not ... Read More How Seniors Adopt Emerging Technology During COVID-19 Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written by Cole Tretheway While California residents are continuing to physical distance during COVID-19, seniors have learned to navigate unfamiliar digital communication platforms like Zoom, ... Read More COVID-19, the Flu and You Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By John Ferrari It’s still feels like summer in Southern California but fall is fast approaching and with it flu season. It’s always a good idea to protect yourself from influenza, ... Read More COVID-19: A Closer Look Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By John Ferrari COVID-19 is a chameleon of a disease. It can cause symptoms similar to the common cold, the flu or pneumonia, or symptoms unlike those diseases. It can give some people only ... Read More