Recent Posts in Patrons Charting a Course for Women's Health 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 ... Read More Finding the "Jewel of the South Bay" 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 ... Read More 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Hospital 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. ... Read More A More Convenient Option Posted on May 8, 2019 Written by Colleen Farrell Jake and Betty Belin of Rancho Palos Verdes can easily list three compelling reasons for their desire to lend financial support tothe construction of Torrance ... Read More Every Donation Counts Spring 2019 Posted on May 7, 2019 Honda’s “Sharing Is Caring” Brings Mickey and Minnie to Young Patients Children who had to spend this past Christmas at Torrance Memorial Medical Center received something extra ... Read More A Few Kind Words Stretch a Long Way Posted on Apr 30, 2019 The Luminaries, a support organization for Torrance Memorial Medical Center, introduced the Links of Love initiative during Holiday Festival 2017. The group invited festival attendees to make a ... Read More Don't Pin Her Down Posted on Apr 30, 2019 Written by Colleen Farrell Photographed by Kristin Anderson Barbara was one of 23 runners featured on an iconic work by famed urban muralist Kent Twitchell, which spanned a wall adjacent to the ... Read More 10 Whiz-Bang Technologies Changing the Patient Care Game Posted on Apr 30, 2019 Written by Michelle Abt Torrance Memorial Medical Center is committed to providing the families and community of the South Bay with the most advanced care available. According to Dr. John McNamara, ... Read More Raised to Give Back Posted on Apr 25, 2019 Written by Jessica Gmitter Judy Maizlish recalls that her parents always prioritized community involvement and giving to others, even when funds were limited. "Giving is in my blood," she ... Read More Safe And Sound Posted on Apr 25, 2019 Written by Deborah Keesey, Esq. What is the Alzheimer’s epidemic? It’s hard to believe, but every 66 seconds someone in the United States develops the disease. According to the ... Read More Riding High Posted on Apr 22, 2019 Written by Mary Scott Photographed by Ridge BenBen When a child is sick or injured and in the hospital, it can make a parent feel helpless. Pat and Ellen Theodora have experienced such a situation not ... Read More Terrenea Resort and Anthem Blue Cross Support Torrance Memorial With In-Kind Donation Posted on Nov 26, 2018 Currently situated in the Pediatric unit are dozens upon dozens of stuffed bears delivered by Terrenea Resort. A corporate group from Anthem Blue Cross recently crafted the bears under ... Read More NICU On the Move Posted on Oct 3, 2018 As Torrance Memorial’s NICU moves to a new home, its longtime medical director reflects on a Christmas Eve miracle. Written by Michelle Abt When Stephanie and John Kane arrived at Torrance ... Read More From Bollywood to Hollywood Posted on Oct 3, 2018 Written by Colleen Farrell | Photographed by Shane O'Donnell While other kids living in Palos Verdes in the 1980s were emulating stars like Madonna, Duran Duran and Bon Jovi, at age 5, Nakul Dev ... Read More Lights, Camera, Holiday Festival: The Luminaries and Novas Posted on Oct 1, 2018 For the past 30 years, the Luminaries and Novas volunteer organizations have provided exclusive support to Torrance Memorial Medical Center. In addition to being “helping hands” at various ... Read More Lights, Camera, Holiday Festival: Bev George Posted on Oct 1, 2018 Even while vacationing in Banff, Canada this past summer, Bev George couldn’t seem to shake her pre-occupation with pending orders of hundreds of wreaths, garlands and evergreen trees. ... Read More Lights, Camera, Holiday Festival: DJ Dewey Posted on Oct 1, 2018 It wouldn’t be a holiday party without music. For more than a decade, DJ Dewey has been there to set just the right musical tone for each moment of the Holiday Festival—from the fashion ... Read More Uncoding the Future Posted on Sep 27, 2018 Torrance Memorial's genetic counselor may put your mind at ease. Written By Carole Jakucs, BSN, RN, PHN You’ve just been diagnosed with cancer. So many questions arise. You want to know why ... Read More Generosity Pays in Spades For Opportunity Drawing Winner Posted on Sep 26, 2018 Written by Carole Jakucs Candy Isidro, a volunteer in Torrance Memorial’s Employee Health Clinic since 2011, is still learning to master all the features of the red Lexus RX 450H she won by ... Read More Couple Shares Interest in Giving and Volunteering Posted on Sep 26, 2018 By Tabitha Hogue Irene Goldman and David Sato have been married for more than 30 years—long enough to find each other often saying what the other is thinking. One of the shared activities they ... Read More Steady Wins the Race Posted on Sep 26, 2018 Written by Nancy Steiner Photographed by Shane O'Donnell Stepping into Kate Crane’s El Segundo office, one is immediately surrounded by a sense of calm. The sea-blue colors and beach-themed ... Read More Rooted in Local Health Care Posted on Sep 26, 2018 Written by Tabitha Hogue Photographed by Kristin Anderson Growing up in the South Bay, Hilary Zachry spent a lot of time at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. She had a rare respiratory disease and was ... Read More Taking Inventory at Each Stage of Life Posted on Sep 19, 2018 Written by Cristin Rigg, CFP, CDFA As we travel through each phase of life, it's important to give attention to our goals for financial and physical health. Taking inventory involves regular ... Read More New Steps Toward Hope and Healing Posted on Sep 4, 2018 When I think about the impact of our community’s gifts on Torrance Memorial, I have to think to myself, where do I even begin? Thousands of people contribute to the care provided to our ... Read More Keeping the Change: Ambassador Spotlight Posted on Aug 22, 2018 It is often said, “The only thing constant is change. As a new Redondo Beach resident, Sherry Kramer wouldn’t have it any other way. “I constantly have to have change in my ... Read More 106 results found. Viewing page 1 of 5. Go to page 1 2 3 4 5 Next