Torrance Memorial

06/09/2026

Ready to make a difference through a medical mission trip? DAISY Honorees may be eligible for a Medical Mission Grant of up to $1,500 to help support their efforts to provide compassionate care in communities around the world.

With the generous support of AMN Healthcare Nursing, these grants help nurses extend their healing impact far beyond their local communities.

If a medical mission is on your horizon, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your journey of service.

Learn more and apply: https://www.daisyfoundation.org/daisy-medical-mission-grants

06/07/2026

“Eden is exactly the person you want nearby when you are in the hospital.”
That’s how one grateful patient described volunteer es**rt Eden Winburn after she helped guide her through the hospital during a stressful moment.

With calm reassurance, kindness and compassion, Eden took the time to help Mrs. Kramer navigate the hospital, offering not only directions but comfort and connection when it mattered most.
“She truly is kind and compassionate… she was in the right place at the right time with a smile.”

Thank you, Eden, for showing what The Reason is You is all about and for making a difference through every interaction.

The Reason is You award is Sponsored by the Torrance Memorial Foundation's Young Physicians and Professionals Alliance (YPPA) and recognizes those who provide the very best patient experience through their extraordinary and compassionate communication, behavior or teamwork.

06/06/2026

That sharp, burning, shooting pain down your leg? Yeah… sciatica really knows how to make an entrance.

If sitting hurts, standing hurts, and somehow even getting comfortable hurts, it may be time to learn what’s actually causing it and what can help. Join us for our upcoming Miracle of Living lecture to hear from our experts about sciatica pain, treatment options, and practical ways to get back to moving more comfortably. Free for the community.

Your back called. It would like a word.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/46nplfA

06/04/2026

Prostate cancer screening recommendations have evolved. Rather than routine testing for everyone, today’s approach focuses on shared decision-making and individualized care. Understanding your risk factors and knowing when to start the conversation can help you make informed choices about your health.

In our latest blog, Dr. Brian Stone, MD, with the Torrance Memorial Physician Network breaks down this new, customized approach and offers guidance.
https://bit.ly/4unIFTB

06/04/2026

CPR guidance has been updated—and the changes are designed to make it easier for anyone to act in an emergency.

The latest American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines emphasize clearer steps, faster recognition of emergencies, and simplified actions for bystanders. That matters, because in a cardiac emergency, every second counts.

Check below for what’s new—and what still saves lives.

At Torrance Memorial Medical Center, we’re committed to helping our community feel confident stepping in when it matters most. We offer Infant Child CPR classes, with discounted rates available to parents of Torrance Memorial NICU babies. Sign up at https://bit.ly/4nSJXDL Our next Class is June 6.

06/03/2026

If you missed last month's Miracle of Living Lecture on Stroke health, it is now available on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/SQaewY7i6tw

Our next lecture:

Is it Sciatica or Neuropathy? How to tell the difference.
June 17, 2026

Sciatica and peripheral neuropathy are both nerve-related conditions, but they differ in cause and treatment approach, making early diagnosis and targeted intervention critical.

Talking Points:

What is Sciatica?
Symptoms and causes
Risk Factors
Diagnosis and tests
Management and treatment
Sciatica vs Neuropathy

Presenters:

Liam Harris, MD, Orthopedic Surgery

Issac Jenabi, MD, Pain Management

Mario Reyes, DPM, Podiatry

Schedule:

5PM - Health Screenings: Blood Pressure, BMI, Carotid Artery Ultrasound, Cholesterol

6:30PM - Lecture

In person; optional via Zoom at https://tmmc.zoom.us/my/miracleofliving

Location:

Hoffman Health Conference Center

Stroke is a leading cause of death and can lead to severe life-chan...

06/02/2026

🌺 Celebrate strength, survivorship and community at our Celebration of Life Luau! 🌺
Join Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Cancer Support Community South Bay for a joyful afternoon honoring cancer survivors and their families.

Enjoy:
• Hula dancers & live ukulele music
• Appetizers & refreshments
• Wellness resources
• Crafts & kids area
• Raffle prizes and more

Luau attire encouraged! 🌴

📅 Sunday, June 14
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Torrance Memorial Hoffman Health Conference Center
Families are welcome!
Reserve your spot today by registering at https://bit.ly/4uReQL4

Questions? Community Health Education: 310-517-4711

05/31/2026

At Torrance Memorial Medical Center, compassion shows up in every shift, every patient interaction, and every moment of care.

We are proud to recognize our latest Reason Is You Award honoree: the TCU Department team.

A grateful patient shared heartfelt thanks for the entire staff—nurses, aides, physical therapists, and occupational therapists—highlighting the kindness, patience, and dedication that helped them feel safe, supported, and cared for throughout their recovery. Their words reflect what this team delivers every day: care that restores not only health, but hope.

This recognition is a reminder that healing is a team effort, and TCU exemplifies what it means to serve with heart.

Congratulations to the entire TCU Department team at Torrance Memorial Medical Center on this well-deserved honor.

The Reason is You award is Sponsored by the Torrance Memorial Foundation's Young Physicians and Professionals Alliance (YPPA) to recognize those who provide the very best patient experience through their extraordinary and compassionate communication, behavior or teamwork.

05/30/2026

Lauren Polzin, a Torrance Memorial burn survivor who endured injuries over 40% of her body following a flash fire explosion, has returned to the same Burn Center where she was treated—this time as a nurse caring for others.

“I know where you’ve been. I was literally you.”

Polzin’s journey reflects a full-circle transformation from trauma to healing, bringing a rare level of empathy and lived experience to patients navigating some of the most painful recoveries in medicine.

Read More: https://bit.ly/4fnZEjX