Recent Posts in Health and Wellness A Day in the Life of a Hospice Nurse During COVID-19 Posted on Nov 17, 2020 Written by Christi McCaverty, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator What has changed? What has remained the same, and how for the sake of the patients and families, have nurses been able to make it work? ... Read More How Friends Support Friends Going through Breast Surgery Posted on Nov 16, 2020 Written by Evelyn Calip, RN, Breast Nurse Navigator You just found out that your dear friend has breast cancer and she is going to have mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery. Are you wondering, ... Read More What's that Sore? Diabetic Foot Ulcer 101 Posted on Oct 23, 2020 Do you have a sore on your foot that’s been there for a while without improving? If you have diabetes, chances are you’ve developed a diabetic ulcer. In that case, it’s important to ... Read More Making Self Care a Priority Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick Taking care of yourself is important in any circumstance, but during highly stressful times, it is vital to pay close attention to your physical and mental health. The ... Read More Primary Care Physicians: Now More Than Ever Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written by John Ferrari You’re in good health – why not stay that way? Normally, annual check-ups with your primary care physician are a key way to maintain your health, as a way to ... Read More Ready...Set...Go... Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Here’s your game plan for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Written by John Ferrari OK, you know the drill: Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. ... Read More Managing Expectations This Holiday Season Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick The fall and winter holidays are some of the brightest spots on the calendar. This year, many people are considering how celebrations will be modified in response to ... Read More Don't Let the Coronavirus Take the Merry Out of Your Holiday Traditions Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By Jill Biggins Gerbracht Just because this year will not be the same doesn’t mean you have to cancel the honored traditions and celebrations you engage in each year amongst family and ... Read More How Seniors Adopt Emerging Technology During COVID-19 Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written by Cole Tretheway While California residents are continuing to physical distance during COVID-19, seniors have learned to navigate unfamiliar digital communication platforms like Zoom, ... Read More COVID-19, the Flu and You Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By John Ferrari It’s still feels like summer in Southern California but fall is fast approaching and with it flu season. It’s always a good idea to protect yourself from influenza, ... Read More COVID-19: A Closer Look Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By John Ferrari COVID-19 is a chameleon of a disease. It can cause symptoms similar to the common cold, the flu or pneumonia, or symptoms unlike those diseases. It can give some people only ... Read More Zoom to the Rescue 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 ... Read More Torrance Memorial's Melanie and Richard Lundquist Emergency Department's Safety Protocols 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) ... Read More Caring House: Providing Compassionate End-of-Life Care 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 ... Read More Maternal Services Posted on Aug 21, 2020 Providing excellent—and safe—care for mom and baby Written by Laura Roe Stevens Marina Pelzl, RN, spontaneously went into labor on May 21 at her home in Lakewood. While there were ... Read More Team Effort Posted on Aug 21, 2020 Together, John Jackson Jr. and Torrance Memorial stroke specialists take it to the end zone. Written by John Ferrari | Photographed by Michael Neveux You know where you stand in football. First and ... Read More COVID-19 and Routine Vaccinations: What Parents Need to Know Posted on Aug 21, 2020 Written by Jill Biggins Gerbracht | Photographed by Figlewicz Photography In the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic, keeping up with recommended vaccines can be challenging for parents and health ... Read More Rock the Mask Posted on Aug 21, 2020 Public cooperation is critical for widespread reopening. Written by Jill Biggins Gerbracht | Photographed by Vincent Rios Our nation and our community seem to be in widespread debate over the wearing ... Read More Cleaning 'Round the Clock Posted on Aug 21, 2020 Written by John Ferrari | Photographed by Philicia Endelman How often do you clean your house? Once a week? Every other week? That’s enough to keep a home as clean as it needs to be, and it ... Read More Infectious Disease Experts Promote Positive Outcomes 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 ... Read More South Bay Survivor Posted on Aug 20, 2020 Written by Lisa Buffington | Photographed by Michael Neveux When Sue Sestich, age 57, of San Pedro, California, woke up on the morning of April 21, she felt perfectly normal. But as she was going ... Read More COVID-19 Patient Goes From Hospital Bed to Son's Wedding-On the Same Day Posted on Aug 13, 2020 Written by Nancy Sokoler Steiner North Torrance resident Alan Satow doesn’t remember much of his 50-day stay at Torrance Memorial Medical Center as a COVID-19 patient, nor even what led up to ... Read More Infant Security Posted on Aug 5, 2020 Congratulations on the birth of your new baby! The safety of your baby is very important to us. The best line of defense in infant security is educated and watchful parents. We ask you to please share ... Read More A New Balance Posted on Jul 20, 2020 Making a Plant-Based Diet Work for your Heart Health Trends in diet come and go, but the concept of a balanced diet is a constant. Everyone knows fruits and vegetables are healthful foods, however, ... Read More Unmasking the 'Wear a Mask' Dilemma: Psychological Reasons for Not Wearing a Mask Posted on Jul 13, 2020 Written by Dr. Moe Gelbart, Executive Director of the Thelma McMillen Recovery Center Our scientific community has been clear and consistent on the several things we can do to help deal with the ... Read More 279 results found. Viewing page 1 of 12. Go to page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Next