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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 Sep 18, 2019

When Your Aging Parents Need Help By Deborah Keesey, Attorney It probably wouldn’t surprise you to learn we are facing a huge demographic shift in the next 40 years. The number of Americans age 65 and older is projected to more ...

Posted on Sep 18, 2019

What You Need to Know Now about IRAs, RMDs and QCDs in 2019……And Why Your Timing Matters Written by Christian Cordoba, RFC®, CFS When you reach age 70½, required minimum distributions (RMDs) from IRAs and ...

Posted on Oct 14, 2019

Cancer Awareness Month: Debunked Myth #2 Soy products increase the risk of cancer. MYTH. Soy-based foods are a popular alternative for those who want to reduce or eliminate meat from their diet. The ongoing hot topic is whether ...

Posted on Oct 9, 2019

It’s Open Enrollment Time. It Can Be Daunting. There is Help. Written by John Ferrari It’s Annual Medicare Enrollment Period (also called Open Enrollment), which runs from October 15 to December 7 every year. During this ...

Posted on Oct 1, 2019

With flu season approaching, it is important—especially for seniors—to take precautions to avoid the risk of severe flu symptoms. It has been recognized for many years that people 65 years and older are at more serious ...

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 Oct 14, 2019

Cancer Awareness Month: Debunked Myth #2 Soy products increase the risk of cancer. MYTH. Soy-based foods are a popular alternative for those who want to reduce or eliminate meat from their diet. The ongoing hot topic is whether ...

Posted on Oct 7, 2019

Cancer Awareness Month: Debunked Myth #1 An acidic environment promotes cancer. MYTH. A frequently asked question regarding food and cancer survivorship relates to whether acidic foods increase cancer risk. Here is the evidence-based ...

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 21, 2019

Linda Ferrara and friends send bundles of love On the first Monday evening of each month, Linda Ferrara and her friends gather at King’s Harbor Church to create blankets for people they don’t know located thousands of ...

Posted on Aug 21, 2019

Cesar Vergara connects with canines and community. From an early age, Redondo Beach resident Cesar Vergara loved dogs. A video of him as a small child shows him happily cradling a young puppy. Now Vergara channels that love via The D ...

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 ...