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Posted on Oct 11, 2021

Written by Melissa Bean Sterzick Arthritis, heart disease, cancer, respiratory diseases and Alzheimer’s disease are the top five health concerns seniors face. While there are differences in how these conditions are prevented or ...

Posted on Oct 11, 2021

Written by John Ferrari Autumn is almost here, and the season also ushers in Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period. It may not be the most anticipated tradition of the season, but it can save you money and optimize your ...

Posted on May 17, 2021

Written by Moe Gelbart, PhD, Executive Director, Thelma McMillen Recovery Center Director, Behavioral Health Alcohol issues among seniors are often misunderstood and under-recognized and can sometimes lead to a misdiagnosis. As we ...

Posted on Feb 22, 2021

Written by Diane Krieger | Photos by Vincent Rios He was born, after all, in a displaced persons camp in Wiesbaden, Germany—the child of traumatized concentration camp survivors. The shtetls his Polish Jewish parents came from ...

Posted on Aug 20, 2021

On August 19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced its recommendation that people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised receive an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. People with weakened ...

Posted on Aug 4, 2021

Torrance Memorial is recognized for exceptional and innovative performance in emergency care with annual award TORRANCE, Calif., July 13, 2021 – Torrance Memorial emergency department announced it is a recipient of the ...

Posted on Sep 14, 2021

Presented by Ron Miller, Licensed Professional Fiduciary, and Grace St. Clair, Attorney, this webinar will teach you the duties and responsibilities of being named the executor of someone’s estate and how preparation today can ...

Posted on Jul 19, 2021

Presented by Debbie Keesey, Attorney and Phillip Cook, CFP® , this webinar will teach you why you need an estate plan, how it works and what happens when you don’t have one. Download Presentation Handout

Posted on Oct 26, 2021

Screening mammograms and COVID-19 vaccines are both very important for your health. COVID-19 vaccine Some women who receive the COVID-19 vaccine develop swollen lymph nodes under their arm on the same side as their vaccine injection. ...

Posted on Oct 22, 2021

By Briana Jacinto, Torrance Memorial Dietetic Intern and Cowritten by Christian Torres, Registered Dietitian Are you spooked by all the processed foods and ingredients that are readily available and not-so-nutritious? As we begin to ...

Posted on Oct 11, 2021

Written by Melissa Bean Sterzick Arthritis, heart disease, cancer, respiratory diseases and Alzheimer’s disease are the top five health concerns seniors face. While there are differences in how these conditions are prevented or ...

Posted on Oct 11, 2021

Written by John Ferrari Autumn is almost here, and the season also ushers in Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period. It may not be the most anticipated tradition of the season, but it can save you money and optimize your ...

Posted on Apr 2, 2021

Hospice chaplain Tenzin Kiyosaki helps patients appreciate their lives while finding satisfaction in her own. Written by Nancy Sokoler Steiner | Photo by Vincent Rios She started her days at 3:30 a.m., taking advantage of the quiet ...

Posted on Mar 22, 2021

Written by Melissa Bean Sterzick As the pandemic continues, parents, psychologists and psychiatrists are seeing a significant increase in the number of mental health issues in adolescents. Teenagers, like so many, have experienced ...

Posted on Oct 22, 2021

By Briana Jacinto, Torrance Memorial Dietetic Intern and Cowritten by Christian Torres, Registered Dietitian Are you spooked by all the processed foods and ingredients that are readily available and not-so-nutritious? As we begin to ...

Posted on Oct 22, 2021

By Christian Torres, Registered Dietitian and Cowritten by Briana Jacinto, Torrance Memorial Dietetic Intern Halloween is around the corner and there’s lots of spooky things to fear! This year however we are not so afraid of ...

Posted on Apr 26, 2021

Written by Laura Roe Stevens Angela Park Sheldon is someone who seems to have it all—minus the anxiety most successful achievers live with. Words used to describe Sheldon, who is a managing partner and wealth advisor for ...

Posted on Apr 26, 2021

Beneficiary designations are required for all types of IRAs, 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), profit sharing, defined benefit, annuities and life insurance (all referenced as IRA for this article). Beneficiary designations are separate from ...

Posted on Oct 26, 2021

TORRANCE, Calif., September 28, 2021 – Torrance Memorial Medical Center has been recognized as part of Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek ...

Posted on Aug 4, 2021

Torrance Memorial is recognized for exceptional and innovative performance in emergency care with annual award TORRANCE, Calif., July 13, 2021 – Torrance Memorial emergency department announced it is a recipient of the ...

Posted on Aug 19, 2021

Written by Jill Biggins Gerbracht Working together to achieve a common goal—that’s the value of teamwork in the world of sports. And it works just as well when it comes to your family’s health. Like a football team ...

Posted on Aug 19, 2021

Written by Nancy Sokoler Steiner | Photographed by Micheal Neveux The young man had just been released from prison and had little hope of finding a job to support himself. After all, who would hire someone with a criminal record and ...

Posted on Oct 26, 2021

TORRANCE, Calif., September 28, 2021 – Torrance Memorial Medical Center has been recognized as part of Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek ...

Posted on Aug 4, 2021

Torrance Memorial is recognized for exceptional and innovative performance in emergency care with annual award TORRANCE, Calif., July 13, 2021 – Torrance Memorial emergency department announced it is a recipient of the ...