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Posted on Feb 27, 2018

1) Why is it important to detect early warning signs of substance abuse in teenagers? Substance use and abuse during adolescence can have permanent consequences. The adolescent brain is still developing, particularly in the areas ...

Posted on Feb 27, 2018

A Mother’s Story of her Son’s Recovery Ten years ago, a friend of my son came to me and told me that my son had a problem with drugs. I was shocked. He was 21 years old, working on his Bachelor’s Degree in ...

Posted on Jan 16, 2018

Torrance Memorial Earns a 5-Star/4-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services One of only two hospitals in the Los Angeles area to earn this prestigious double ranking! Torrance Memorial Medical Center is honored ...

Posted on Dec 8, 2017

Torrance, CA (December 5, 2017) – Priscilla Hunt has announced a $22 million gift to help fund the renovation of the North Patient Tower – to be renamed the Donald & Priscilla Hunt Tower – on the campus of ...

Posted on Apr 25, 2018

Estate Plans Aren’t Relevant Anymore, Right? Wrong! By Stephanie Bezner, Attorney In December, Congress passed significant tax legislation. The federal estate tax exemption was increased to $10,000,000 per person, adjusted for ...

Posted on Apr 10, 2018

A Silent Epidemic By Sylvia Thompson, CMC He never imagined it would happen to him. Fifty years ago, George started a small hardware store with his beloved wife, Lily. They struggled and sacrificed during those early years but George ...

Posted on Apr 25, 2018

10 Tips to Limit Risk for Prostate Cancer By Debra Nessel, RD, CDE, a registered dietician at Torrance Memorial Medical Center Awareness of prostate cancer has grown exponentially in recent years. However, the fight against this ...

Posted on Mar 27, 2018

Mindfulness and Letting Go of Negativity By Albert Grabb, MD, Torrance Memorial Medical Center Mindfulness is an increasingly popular concept that usually refers to a variety of contemplative practices, states of mind or even ...

Posted on Feb 26, 2018

An Affair of the Heart by Debra Nessel, RDN, CDE In February we celebrate love with chocolates, flowers and decorative hearts. It also happens to be American Heart Month, so right now may be a good time to consider the affairs of ...

Posted on Feb 7, 2018

Whole Fat or Skim Milk? By Debra Nessel, RD, CDE, Torrance Memorial Medical Center Though we may not know for sure how whole fat is working to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, it’s possible that it may help regulate blood ...

Posted on Apr 25, 2018

10 Tips to Limit Risk for Prostate Cancer By Debra Nessel, RD, CDE, a registered dietician at Torrance Memorial Medical Center Awareness of prostate cancer has grown exponentially in recent years. However, the fight against this ...

Posted on Mar 20, 2018

By Andrea Guastamacchio, RDN, CDE Food waste is a growing problem that affects corporations, hospitals, schools, restaurants and individual households. It is not a new issue, but a growing one. According to the National Restaurant ...

Posted on Nov 20, 2017

We live in a wired society. Most people use cell phones and tablets throughout the day to conduct work and school-related business and to stay connected with cherished family and friends. Donor and former board member of the Torrance ...

Posted on Nov 20, 2017

Joseph Hohm and Steven Spierer have been friends for nearly 40 years. Their friendship has led to a partnership in real estate investments and joint family vacations. Hohm and Spierer are also aligned when it comes to supporting ...

Posted on Feb 1, 2018

Affiliation of Cedars-Sinai and Torrance Memorial Becomes Official Relationship Provides Opportunities for Coordination of Care, Services and Clinical Trials. Cancer, Heart Disease and Brain Disorders Among Key Initial Areas for ...

Posted on Jan 24, 2018

TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES 5-STAR OVERALL RATING FROM CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES Hospital is One of Two in Los Angeles Area and Among 5 Percent Statewide to Earn 5-Stars Coupled with a Four-Star Patient ...

Posted on Jan 31, 2018

Torrance Memorial and Cedars-Sinai are proud to announce a new partnership designed to strengthen both organizations’ ability to serve the South Bay — enhancing access, coordination and quality of care for the entire ...

Posted on Oct 13, 2017

The Jawbone Trail in Palos Verdes Peninsula is not for the fainthearted; neither is operating as a young physician or professional in the South Bay. But the Torrance Memorial Young Physicians and Professionals Alliance (YPPA) exists ...

Posted on Mar 20, 2018

Contrary to its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat! It is actually a fruit seed from a plant related to rhubarb. The hulled seeds are known as buckwheat groats and can be roasted/cooked, for a tasty addition to soups or as a ...

Posted on Mar 20, 2018

These flourless brownies are a decadent gluten-free dessert (and no one will ever guess that they are packed with fiber-filled black beans!). They are fudgy, sweet, and one of the best brownies you will ever taste. Tasting is ...

Posted on Jan 31, 2018

Torrance Memorial and Cedars-Sinai are proud to announce a new partnership designed to strengthen both organizations’ ability to serve the South Bay — enhancing access, coordination and quality of care for the entire ...

Posted on Jan 24, 2018

TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES 5-STAR OVERALL RATING FROM CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES Hospital is One of Two in Los Angeles Area and Among 5 Percent Statewide to Earn 5-Stars Coupled with a Four-Star Patient ...