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Posted on Jul 2, 2019

XANAX AND FENTANYL: A DEADLY COMBINATION Parents need to be aware of one of the most commonly prescribed drugs, Xanax, as it has also become the most commonly abused prescription drug by teenagers. In general, teenagers tend to ...

Posted on Jun 17, 2019

Maneuvering through the challenges of adolescence comes with many difficulties and stressors. Issues regarding sexual orientation and gender identity often bring a host of internal anxieties and confusion, and being seen as different ...

Posted on Jul 30, 2019

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Top 3% of Hospitals in California TORRANCE, Calif.. – July 30, 2019 – Torrance Memorial Medical Center has once again been recognized as a Best ...

Posted on May 11, 2019

A great hospital is not just a building, or a piece of equipment or an individual practitioner—but a set of qualities and qualifications that make patients feel sure they are in the right place. Torrance Memorial provides the ...

Posted on Apr 25, 2019

Written by Deborah Keesey, Esq. What is the Alzheimer’s epidemic? It’s hard to believe, but every 66 seconds someone in the United States develops the disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, ...

Posted on Feb 4, 2019

By Stephanie Bezner, Attorney In the past year, I have come across many people who have said they are so relieved they don’t need to worry about an estate plan anymore because the federal estate tax exemption was increased to ...

Posted on Aug 6, 2019

Time to Get Your Feet Wet! 6 water sports you probably haven’t tried yet It’s summertime! Finally. Long, warm days and extra hours to try something new. Haven’t you gazed enviously at those slim, graceful rowing ...

Posted on Aug 6, 2019

Ask the Doctor: Why is Vitamin D So Important to My Health? In the last decade or so, we’ve learned more about the relationship between vitamin D and human health. As more medical research findings have come to light, we now ...

Posted on Jul 1, 2019

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 Period). This provides you the ...

Posted on Jul 1, 2019

There’s no question water is essential and necessary for our survival. Our bodies are made up of 60% water, and it’s the major component of most body parts. The brain and heart, for instance, are 73% water, the lungs 83%. ...

Posted on Jul 29, 2019

By Corinne Glazer, RDN Clinical Outpatient Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Summer is here! Bring on the long hot days, the bright summer sun, and the fun days at the beach! Lounging out in the hot summer sun is wonderfully relaxing ...

Posted on Jul 15, 2019

By Kristen Hung, MPH, RDN As you head off to the beach this summer to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather, take a moment to watch the surfers. See how a surfer catches a wave, rises and glides on the moving wall of water, then falls ...

Posted on Aug 12, 2019

Upon Her Retirement, Pat Sacks, MD, Looks Back at an Accomplished Career Thanks to Dr. Pat Sacks’ perseverance and leadership, Torrance Memorial Medical Center boasts the finest Breast Center in the South Bay. So much of what ...

Posted on Aug 7, 2019

Finding the “Jewel of the South Bay” I have been a Foundation board member for the past five years and have loved every minute. Great people, great organization and the best hospital in the South Bay—who could ask ...

Posted on Jul 30, 2019

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Top 3% of Hospitals in California TORRANCE, Calif.. – July 30, 2019 – Torrance Memorial Medical Center has once again been recognized as a Best ...

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

TORRANCE, Calif., April 2, 2019 – Torrance Memorial Medical Center has been recognized by Newsweek as part of its inaugural list of World’s Best Hospitals 2019. Torrance Memorial ranked as the 38 th best hospital in the ...

Posted on Aug 14, 2019

Cristina Cuellar sees it time and again. “Something beautiful happens from freshman to sophomore year as they blossom into responsible young men,” she says of the students of Verbum Dei High School. Cuellar is the vice ...

Posted on Aug 6, 2019

No Moss for this Rolling Stone Torrance Memorial’s most decorated volunteer celebrates 50 years of service, with no sign of slowing down. When Mimi Brody first started volunteering at Torrance Memorial Medical Center in 1969, ...

Posted on Jun 26, 2019

Salty and sweet, with a hint of acidity, it’s simply summer in a bowl. This watermelon and tomato salad has significant levels of vitamins A, B6, C, and lots of lycopene and antioxidants. Its high water content can also help ...

Posted on Jun 26, 2019

By Carine Sidhom, MS, RDN Summer is here! School is out, the sun is shining, and the beach is buzzing. Alas, barbecue season is upon us. Barbecues, potlucks and summer celebrations all call for fun and excitement, but these ...

Posted on Aug 19, 2019

“From screening through diagnosis and treatment into survivorship, we are fully dedicated to the principle of complete, personalized care for people with cancer and their loved ones.” (L to R: Thyra Endicott, MD Thomas ...

Posted on Aug 12, 2019

Upon Her Retirement, Pat Sacks, MD, Looks Back at an Accomplished Career Thanks to Dr. Pat Sacks’ perseverance and leadership, Torrance Memorial Medical Center boasts the finest Breast Center in the South Bay. So much of what ...