Recent Posts in Health and Wellness Altering Lives Posted on Feb 22, 2021 Written by Diane Krieger | Photos by Vincent Rios He was born, after all, in a displaced persons camp in Wiesbaden, Germany—the child of traumatized concentration camp survivors. The shtetls his ... Read More Patient Safety Director Leads a Hard-Working Unit Aimed at Backing Up Healthcare Professionals Posted on Feb 11, 2021 Written by freelance writer and recent college graduate Patrick Jones, son of pediatric child life specialist Gina Sievert. Patrick is now working in the healthcare policy industry in Bellevue, ... Read More High-Risk Statistics for Black/African American Women Posted on Jan 19, 2021 Breast cancer is a disease that affects all ethnic and socioeconomic groups, yet it does not affect these populations equally. Breast cancer isn’t the killer it once was—at least, not for ... Read More Tips for Maintaining Brain Health Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Michelle Abt "Maintaining brain health is important at any age, but it is especially critical for older adults who may experience mental and physical changes as a result of ... Read More The Head-Heart Connection Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick Next month is American Heart Month. While many will wear red to acknowledge the seriousness of heart health, it is important to note mental health and heart health go ... Read More Resilient Resolutions for 2021 Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Kristen Hung, MPH, RDN There has likely never been more collective anticipation for the start of a new year than for 2021! As we leave 2020 behind, one of the more challenging years on ... Read More Hunt Cancer Center: One Year Later Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Lisa Buffington On December 16, 2019, the Torrance Memorial Donald & Priscilla Hunt Cancer Center officially opened its doors. Now, one year later, the Hunt Cancer Center has ... Read More Friendship Heals the Heart Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick Sometimes you can make new friends in the most unlikely places. For example Torrance Memorial’s highly-touted Cardiac Rehab program is a support group like no ... Read More 5 Things You Should Know About Your Free Annual Wellness Visit and Telehealth Tips Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Medicare has recognized the importance of preventative care and your Medicare Benefits now cover an Annual Wellness Visit. The goal of this visit is to help your doctor better understand your medical ... Read More COVID-19 Vaccine Roadmap Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written by Lisa Buffington With the first COVID-19 vaccine approved and the start of vaccinations among healthcare workers in motion, many people have questions about the vaccine itself and what it ... Read More A Healthy Pulse Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, accounting for over 17 million deaths annually according to the World Heart Federation. Luckily, there is growing ... Read More The Value of an Attitude of Gratitude Posted on Dec 30, 2020 Written by Dr. Moe Gelbart, Director of Behavioral Health As we begin to get ready to close out the most difficult year of our lifetimes, we will most likely reflect on the people and things we have ... Read More Torrance Memorial's Pediatric Patients Benefit with a Child-Life Specialist Posted on Dec 22, 2020 Written by Patrick Jones There is not much worse for a child than a traumatic visit to the hospital. Often, they are uninformed about procedures, which leads to fear of what might be happening to ... Read More COVID-19 Vaccine Myths vs. Facts Posted on Dec 15, 2020 Myth: The COVID-19 vaccine was developed too quickly and steps were skipped. Fact: Although the COVID-19 vaccine was developed quickly, no steps were skipped in the typical vaccine development process ... Read More COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions Posted on Dec 14, 2020 The COVID-19 vaccination plan is evolving. This FAQ will be updated frequently as information changes and becomes available. How do vaccines work? When you are exposed to an infection, your body ... Read More Music & Alzheimer's Posted on Dec 9, 2020 Written by Christi McCaverty, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Agnes McCaverty was my mother who did not remember my name or where she was. Early onset Alzheimer's disease appeared to have erased all ... Read More Lessons Learned: Preparing for 2021, A New Year, A New Normal Posted on Nov 30, 2020 Written by Moe Gelbart, Ph.D. - Director, Behavioral Health As the holidays approach, we are numbed and fatigued over dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic for over ten months now. With the future still ... Read More 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 295 results found. Viewing page 1 of 12. Go to page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Next