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Posted on Aug 24, 2020

Written by Moe Gelbart, PhD, Executive Director | Thelma McMillen Recovery Center Here we are, six months later, and I don’t think anyone knew what to expect, or that the transformation of our day-to-day lives would continue, ...

Posted on May 26, 2020

Written by Dr. Moe Gelbart, Thelma McMillen Recovery Center After about three months of COVID-19, we are being forced to confront new concerns related to re-opening of our society and economy. With the first wave in February, came ...

Posted on Aug 24, 2020

Written by Moe Gelbart, PhD, Executive Director | Thelma McMillen Recovery Center Here we are, six months later, and I don’t think anyone knew what to expect, or that the transformation of our day-to-day lives would continue, ...

Posted on Aug 20, 2020

Written by Lisa Buffington | Photographed by Siri Berting Since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s infectious disease specialists, Eric Milefchik, MD, chair of infection ...

Posted on Sep 16, 2020

Learn why you need a trust and Powers of Attorney, how they work and how you can be sure your wishes are carried out. Download Presentation Handouts

Posted on Aug 18, 2020

Presented by Cristin Harris Rigg, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Certified Divorce Financial AnalystTM (CDFA™) and Larry Takahashi, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), this webinar will help you maximize your ...

Posted on Sep 23, 2020

South Bay Woman Survives Stroke Thanks to Watchful Friends By Melissa Bean Sterzick | Photo credit: Dawn Switzer​ After March of this year, five close friends in Palos Verdes Estates decided to find a substitute for their monthly ...

Posted on Aug 24, 2020

When Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s expert team of health care professionals began planning the hospital’s COVID-19 response in February, they knew that the Emergency Department (ED) would likely be the first stop for ...

Posted on Jul 20, 2020

written By Melissa Bean Sterzick As we have practiced isolation to decrease the transmission of COVID-19, many non-urgent doctor’s office visits have been canceled or delayed. Some individuals have postponed appointments or ...

Posted on Jul 20, 2020

Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick The success of the shelter-at-home measures in decreasing COVID-19 transmission rates is clear. However, a new stage of the pandemic is developing. Cases of the virus are increasing while phases of ...

Posted on Aug 21, 2020

Written by Dani Rodriguez-Brindicci, MS, RDN, Torrance Memorial Director of Clinical Nutrition When it comes to summer squash, such as zucchini, pattypan and yellow crookneck, you've got options. You can stuff them, bake them, ...

Posted on Jul 23, 2020

Charcuterie boards are fun to eat and are often in the company of good wine and friends! While you may not be able to currently enjoy the social aspect of this beloved appetizer, you can still relish the fun and flavors in your home ...

Posted on Sep 8, 2020

After a successful 35-year career in fashion, having held executive positions at several national and global brands, Harriet has been consulting with smaller brands helping them with merchandising and growth strategies. She is also ...

Posted on May 7, 2020

By Melissa Bean Sterzick Joe and Laura Gregorio’s beautiful Rolling Hills home was the perfect setting for a recent Torrance Memorial Foundation fundraiser benefitting the Lundquist Lurie Cardiovascular Institute on February ...

Posted on Sep 22, 2020

Torrance Memorial Medical Center Receives 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Achieving and Sustaining Excellence in Patient Experience TORRANCE, Calif., September 8, 2020 – Torrance Memorial Medical is pleased to ...

Posted on Jul 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Julie Taylor, Manager, Marketing and Communications Phone: 310-784-4952 E-mail: Julie.taylor@tmmc.com U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKS TORRANCE MEMORIAL TOP 3% HOSPITAL IN CALIFORNIA! TORRANCE, ...

Posted on Aug 24, 2020

When Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s expert team of health care professionals began planning the hospital’s COVID-19 response in February, they knew that the Emergency Department (ED) would likely be the first stop for ...

Posted on Aug 21, 2020

Written by Laura Roe Stevens | Photographed by Vincent Rios Quality care at the end of life addresses more than a person’s physical comfort and daily care. It should also provide for emotional and spiritual needs by ...

Posted on Sep 22, 2020

Torrance Memorial Medical Center Receives 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Achieving and Sustaining Excellence in Patient Experience TORRANCE, Calif., September 8, 2020 – Torrance Memorial Medical is pleased to ...

Posted on Jul 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Julie Taylor, Manager, Marketing and Communications Phone: 310-784-4952 E-mail: Julie.taylor@tmmc.com U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKS TORRANCE MEMORIAL TOP 3% HOSPITAL IN CALIFORNIA! TORRANCE, ...