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Jimmy Miller Ocean Therapy Program

Over the summer, health care workers from Torrance Memorial Medical Center received the world’s first-ever COVID-19 surf therapy session from the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation. Along with learning the fundamentals of surfing, workers also had a chance to decompress from the emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. #SouthBay #SurfTherapy

Emergency Nurses Receive the Lantern Award

Congratulations to our phenomenal Emergency Department for being awarded the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award. This award recognizes emergency teams that demonstrate excellent practice and innovative performance through leadership, education, advocacy and research. It is a visible symbol of an emergency department’s commitment to quality and safety and presence of a healthy work environment. We are so proud of this team! Thank you for all your hard work!

International Clown Day

Happy #InternationalClownWeek to our Clowns on Rounds, who bring smiles and laughter to our staff, patients and visitors. This year they are celebrating their 30th anniversary of the program, and we are so honored to have such an outstanding hospital clown program here at Torrance Memorial. These special volunteers provide smiles when needed most, helping ease the stress of a hospital stay. Thank you for the joy you bring! #LaughteristheBestMedicine

Core Lab Goes Live with Abbott Alinity

We are so excited to be the first hospital-based Core Lab in California to go live with Abbott Alinity Instrumentation. Alinity’s innovative technology allows us to provide faster, more accurate patient care while increasing the capacity of our laboratory and improving physician and patient satisfaction and outcomes. We always strive to provide innovative and high-quality care to our community. Thank you for the partnership!

The Great ShakeOut

On October 22, our staff participated in #TheGreatShakeOut and practiced how to Drop, Cover and Hold On in the event of an earthquake. Great job team! Way to stay ready and prepared.

600th TAVR Procedure

We are celebrating the Lundquist Lurie Cardiovascular Institute for performing their 600th TAVR procedure! The transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) utilizes a minimally invasive procedure to implant a new heart valve without open-heart surgery. Congratulations to this outstanding team of Torrance Memorial and Cedars-Sinai cardiovascular surgeons and specialists.

Dr. Mirhashemi’s 2,500th Robotic Surgery

Congratulations to Torrance Memorial gynecologic oncologist Ramin Mirhashemi, MD, for completing more than 2,500 robotic surgeries with the da Vinci robot, a minimally invasive alternative to cancer and noncancer surgeries. Thank you to Dr. Mirhashemi and our amazing robotics team for your dedication to our patients and Torrance Memorial!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year we encourage you to take charge of your health. Schedule an appointment at one of our Breast Diagnostic Centers, where we make expert breast screening easy and convenient. Call 310-517-4709. We are located in Torrance, Carson, Manhattan Beach and Rolling Hills.

South Bay’s Best

Congratulations to our staff, physicians and volunteers for being nominated in nine categories, including Best Hospital and Best Medical Group, by the Daily Breeze South Bay’s Best! We are so proud of your hard work! #TeamTorranceMemorial

Share Life, Donate Blood

Torrance Memorial is in critical need of blood donations due to a severe nationwide blood shortage resulting from a recent surge in trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries. The hospital is appealing to all local residents to roll up their sleeves and donate blood immediately. Call 310-517-4647 to make your appointment! #ShareLife #DonateBlood

Wound and Amputation Prevention Center Clinical Distinction Award

Congratulations to the Torrance Memorial Wound and Amputation Prevention Center for achieving the RestorixHealth Clinical Distinction Award! Recipients of this award have demonstrated success by meeting or exceeding patient safety goals along with a 90% healing rate. Many thanks and congratulations to the wound center physicians and staff for providing superior patient care. For more information about our wound center, call 310-517-4736 or visit TorranceMemorial.org/APC. #WhereHealingHappens

Martin Chevrolet Truck Donation

We are so thankful for our community partners at Martin Chevrolet who donated a beautiful new 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 double cab truck to our engineering department. The engineering team has worked incredibly hard throughout the pandemic and beyond. This truck will come in handy for servicing our Torrance Memorial campus and all 20+ office locations throughout the South Bay. Thank you to the team at Martin Chevrolet for making this happen. We appreciate you! #StrongerTogether

SIDS Awareness Month

October is #SIDSAwarenessMonth, a time to spread the word about safe infant sleep. At Torrance Memorial, we deliver more than expert care. Our board-certified maternal team of OBGYNs, nurses and specialists dedicate themselves to making sure you and your new bundle of joy are safe, happy and healthy. Whether you are a new parent, grandparent, sibling or infant caregiver, learn more at facebook.com/CribsforKids. #TMMCSafe #BackisBest

Knee Surgery Has Come A Long Way...

The Torrance Memorial Lundquist Orthopedic Institute is at the forefront of innovations that can keep you on your feet, participating in the sports and exercises you enjoy—without pain.

Home Health/Hospice/Home-Based Palliative Care JC Accreditation

Torrance Memorial Medical Center has earned the Joint Commission International Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital/Home Health/Hospice/ Home-Based Palliative Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards—reflecting our commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Way to go, #TeamTorranceMemorial!

Burn Unit Reverification

We are proud to announce our burn unit has been reverified as an adult and pediatric burn center by the American Burn Association through June 2024. Congratulations team!

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women, making up almost 25% of all cancer deaths. And in 2020, lung cancer screening dropped by 39%. Talk to a doctor about your risk and if lung cancer screening may be right for you. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth