News Posts in January, 2021 High-Risk Statistics for Black/African American Women Posted on Jan 19, 2021 Breast cancer is a disease that affects all ethnic and socioeconomic groups, yet it does not affect these populations equally. Breast cancer isn’t the killer it once was—at least, not for ... Read More Tips for Maintaining Brain Health Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Michelle Abt "Maintaining brain health is important at any age, but it is especially critical for older adults who may experience mental and physical changes as a result of ... Read More The Head-Heart Connection Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick Next month is American Heart Month. While many will wear red to acknowledge the seriousness of heart health, it is important to note mental health and heart health go ... Read More Resilient Resolutions for 2021 Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Kristen Hung, MPH, RDN There has likely never been more collective anticipation for the start of a new year than for 2021! As we leave 2020 behind, one of the more challenging years on ... Read More Hunt Cancer Center: One Year Later Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Lisa Buffington On December 16, 2019, the Torrance Memorial Donald & Priscilla Hunt Cancer Center officially opened its doors. Now, one year later, the Hunt Cancer Center has ... Read More Friendship Heals the Heart Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick Sometimes you can make new friends in the most unlikely places. For example Torrance Memorial’s highly-touted Cardiac Rehab program is a support group like no ... Read More 5 Things You Should Know About Your Free Annual Wellness Visit and Telehealth Tips Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Medicare has recognized the importance of preventative care and your Medicare Benefits now cover an Annual Wellness Visit. The goal of this visit is to help your doctor better understand your medical ... Read More COVID-19 Vaccine Roadmap Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written by Lisa Buffington With the first COVID-19 vaccine approved and the start of vaccinations among healthcare workers in motion, many people have questions about the vaccine itself and what it ... Read More A Healthy Pulse Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, accounting for over 17 million deaths annually according to the World Heart Federation. Luckily, there is growing ... Read More