Torrance Memorial

10/22/2025

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month

Your baby’s safest sleep space is:
✔️ On their back
✔️ In a crib, bassinet, or play yard
✔️ Free from pillows, blankets, toys, and bumpers

Our Torrance Memorial Maternal and Child Health team shows you exactly how to set up a safe sleep environment for your little one. Watch the video and learn the ABCs of safe sleep: Alone, on their Back, in a Crib.

Let’s keep our babies safe together!

10/21/2025

Being familiar with your body is one of the most important ways to recognize when something has changed. Monthly breast self-exams combined with regular screenings are key to early detection.
At Torrance Memorial, our four Breast Diagnostic Centers provide access to the most advanced breast imaging technologies, including 3D mammography and breast MRI — ensuring women, especially those with dense breast tissue, receive the highest level of care close to home.

Call 310-517-4709 to schedule your Breast Diagnostic Center appointment.

10/21/2025

Registration is now open for our November 18 Frontiers in Addiction event, "Integrated Treatment for Eating Disorders and Co-occurring Substance Use," presented by Kelly Basco, RD and Brooke Huffsteller, MS, LMFT, SEP, both from Ocean Recovery. For details and registration for this free CME event, visit: https://www.thelmamcmillenrecoverycenter.com/tmrc/health-professionals

10/20/2025

We are proud to announce that Torrance Memorial Medical Center has been awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification. This prestigious recognition reflects our organization’s ongoing commitment to providing safe, high-quality patient care.

The certification was granted following a rigorous onsite review during which a Joint Commission reviewer assessed compliance across a range of standards. These included program management, preoperative care, operating room procedures, post-anesthesia care (PACU), nursing, discharge planning, physical therapy, and patient self-management support.

The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of excellence and a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our orthopedic team and supporting staff.
Congratulations to the Ortho Team and all staff involved for a job well done and achieving this prestigious certification!

10/19/2025

🌟 DAISY Award Winner: Alicia Alcazar, 5N 🌟

We are proud to present the DAISY Award to Alicia Alcazar from 5 North!

Alicia was nominated by a grateful family member who first met her in May 2018 while their loved one was recovering from spinal surgery in TCU. From that first encounter, Alicia stood out for her unwavering dedication to patient wellbeing, her welcoming smile, and her genuinely caring nature.

When the same patient was hospitalized again in April 2025 for 23 days, Alicia’s positive attitude, capable care, and encouraging words made a difficult stay much more manageable—not only for the patient but also for their family. Her compassion, professionalism, and heart for her patients truly make her deserving of this honor.

Thank you, Alicia, for exemplifying the best of nursing care and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients and families you serve every day.

10/19/2025

🌟 Relief Without Limits 🌟

Neck and spine pain can stop you from living life to the fullest. For Dr. Tiffany Rogers, helping patients find relief isn’t just a job — it’s personal.

A former All-American basketball player, Dr. Rogers knows what it’s like to battle back from injury. That experience led her first into physical therapy, then to medicine, and ultimately to becoming the South Bay’s leading cervical disc replacement specialist.

Her dual background in physical therapy and surgery gives her patients an extra edge in diagnosis and treatment — and her passion for getting to know each patient makes every success story priceless.

✨ With Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement (C-ADR), patients can:
✔ Relieve neck and arm pain, numbness, and weakness
✔ Preserve natural neck motion
✔ Return to normal activity in 2–4 weeks
✔ Lower the risk of future surgeries

🗣️ “I get to help people of all ages and give them a new chance at a much better life.” – Tiffany Rogers, MD

📍 Learn more about C-ADR with Dr. Rogers at Torrance Memorial Physician Network Orthopedics. Call 310-517-1216 to schedule a consultation.

Read More:

Tiffany Rogers, MD, an orthopedic spine specialist, disc replacement expert and Torrance Memorial Physician’s Network physician, answers questions about a new procedure helping relieve neck pain, Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement (C-ADR) procedure.

10/18/2025

Breast cancer will impact 1 in 8 women in their lifetime. The key to saving lives is early detection, which provides a 99% 5-year survival rate when cancer is found early.
At Torrance Memorial, we are committed to making screenings accessible and effective. Our Breast Diagnostic Centers offer the most advanced imaging technology, including 3D mammography and breast MRI, with specialized care for women with dense breast tissue.
With four convenient diagnostic locations across the South Bay, we’re making it easier than ever to prioritize breast health.

10/16/2025

Flu season is here! Protect yourself and your loved ones with simple steps: get vaccinated, wash your hands, cover coughs, and stay home if you’re sick. Know the symptoms and seek care early if needed. Small actions go a long way in keeping our community healthy!

10/15/2025

Meet Dr. Justin Tiu-Lim, a South Bay native and board-certified oncologist at Torrance Memorial’s Hunt Cancer Institute.

After years of caring for patients and advancing cancer research at USC Norris Cancer Center, Dr. Tiu-Lim is proud to be giving back to the community that shaped him.

Hear Dr. Tiu-Lim share what inspires his work and his approach to cancer care.

10/15/2025

In Torrance — a city known for its vital industries and refineries — readiness isn’t optional, it’s essential. Yesterday, Torrance Memorial led a regional Decontamination Drill with six South Bay healthcare partners, testing our ability to protect and care for our community in a large-scale chemical emergency.
Funded by the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), these coordinated efforts ensure our hospitals stand ready for anything.

10/14/2025

For many South Bay families, a trip to the dentist, eye doctor, or even getting vaccines for kids is out of reach.

Venice Family Clinic is changing that. From school-based clinics to food distribution programs, they’re tackling barriers to care head-on.

“Expanding our services in the South Bay is part of our commitment to meet people where they are and ensure that everyone—regardless of income or insurance status—has access to high-quality health care.” – Dr. Mitesh Popat, CEO, Venice Family Clinic

📍 Now with clinics in Torrance, Gardena, Redondo Beach and more, Venice Family Clinic is helping 45,000+ people get the care they deserve.

“They are a wonderful and dedicated organization," says Claire Coignard, director of health education for Torrance Memorial.

Learn More:

Venice Family Clinic provides vital health care and support to 45,000 people across the South Bay—offering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and food services to ensure everyone has access to compassionate, high-quality care.

10/12/2025

Community Spotlight: Lou Giovannetti ✨

Broadway performer turned restaurateur, Lou Giovannetti, came to Southern California for six weeks—and never left. Alongside his wife Grace, a certified sommelier, Lou brings authentic Italian cuisine and a love for community to Primo Italia in Torrance.

From receiving Marchio Q certification for quality and service to donating thousands of meals during COVID-19 to hospitals, first responders, and nonprofits, Lou and Grace prove that running a restaurant can be about more than food—it’s about heart. 💖

Lou also keeps his Broadway roots alive, serenading diners with Sinatra classics and performing at local events, including Torrance Memorial’s Centennial Celebration. “Running a restaurant is like putting on a show every night,” he says—and every meal, every gesture, is part of that performance.

👏 Thank you, Lou and Grace, for feeding the community with creativity, care, and kindness!