Torrance Memorial

08/29/2025

Strained your lower back? You're not alone — and you're not out of options.
Whether it happened during a workout, lifting something heavy, or just an awkward twist, the key is taking smart, gentle steps early on.

Swipe through for expert tips from Torrance Memorial’s Rehabilitation Team, including:
✔️ What to do right after the strain
✔️ How to sit and move safely
✔️ When to start walking and stretching
✔️ Beginner-friendly exercises to support healing

🩺 Remember: Always talk to your healthcare provider before beginning any exercise. You may need a referral before starting treatment with one of our licensed rehab professionals.

Take care of that back — it’s the only one you’ve got!

08/27/2025

Registration is now open for our September 16th Frontiers in Addiction event with Peter Fowler, B.C.A.S.E., presenting "Understanding the Complex Landscape of School Stress in Teen's Mental Health." https://thelma-mcmillan-recovery-center.ce-go.com/understanding-the-complex-landscape-of-school-stress-on-teens-mental-health

08/27/2025

08/26/2025

Start this fall strong — and finish even stronger. Torrance Memorial’s CORE4™ Adult Weight Management Program returns September 9 – November 25 to help adults make sustainable, science-backed changes for better health.

This 11-week series covers:
🔹 Nutrition (meal planning, macronutrients, eating out)
🔹 Exercise (movement for weight control)
🔹 Behavior change (hunger cues, intuitive eating)

📍 Lundquist Lurie Cardiovascular Center, Room 335, Torrance, CA
📅 Tuesdays | 5:30 – 6:30 PM
💵 $250 total
Led by RDN Kenny Lin, participants also gain access to quarterly virtual support sessions after the course concludes.

📞 To register, call 310-891-6717.

08/24/2025

🎉Celebrating Dr. Amirhossein Mahfoozi – our newest Reason is You Award honoree!

A grateful patient shared their story of life-saving care:
“Dr. Mahfoozi took on a challenging lobectomy due to my severe scoliosis—a surgery other physicians might have declined. He didn’t hesitate. Using robotic-assisted technology, he removed the cancer and ensured no spread. His skill, bravery, and compassion saved my life.”

We’re proud to recognize Dr. Mahfoozi for his extraordinary expertise and dedication to patient care. 💙

08/22/2025

Think ma*****na is harmless for teens? Think again.
Today’s ma*****na isn’t what it was in the ’70s. With THC levels up to 90%, teens’ developing brains are at risk for depression, psychosis, schizophrenia—even deadly fentanyl exposure.
🧠 The brain isn’t fully developed until age 25, and ma*****na can rewire it in ways that last a lifetime.
💡 Learn the facts and how to protect your teen.

Increased availability and potency of ma*****na are leading to a higher risk of psychiatric conditions and substance use disorder in young people with developing brains.

08/21/2025

A HUGE Thank You 🙏 to this year’s class of Novas, who alongside their Luminaries moms, made an incredible impact on our hospital community:
💙 10,000 volunteer hours given by Novas
💙 5,000 hours contributed by Luminaries
💙 $13,000+ donated to fund vital hospital needs
💙 Additional “wish list” items valued at $2,500 for NICU, pediatrics, burn, and transitional care

The Luminaries began in 1990 with a small group of women from Palos Verdes whose goal was to support Torrance Memorial with their time and fundraising efforts. They engaged their sons and daughters to foster a volunteer spirit in youth through Novas, a popular high school volunteer program that supports Torrance Memorial. Over the years they have collectively donated more than $543,000 to fund vital hospital projects while creating cherished memories and lasting friendships.
Together, Luminaries & Novas prove that friendship and service go hand in hand—and their legacy of giving continues to grow.

Membership is open to Palos Verdes and Torrance residents. To learn more, call Torrance Memorial Volunteer Services at 310-517-4752.

08/20/2025

Join us for a free Zoom lecture with Dr. Tejinderpal (TJ) Rai as he explores the use of ketamine therapy to support emotional wellness in cancer survivors.

🗓️ Wednesday, August 27
🕠 5:30–6:30pm
💻 Via Zoom
📞 Questions? 310-517-4660

Discover the science, safety, and healing potential behind this unique treatment approach.

Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/pYQnK-VCTBycyE160ld3Ww #/registration

08/19/2025

Exciting news for our Carson community! Torrance Memorial is expanding access to care close to home. Our newest Lab Services location is now open in Carson, making it easier than ever to get the testing you need.

And we’re not stopping there — X-ray services are coming soon, joining our already established Primary Care through the Torrance Memorial Physician Network.

That means more comprehensive, convenient care for you and your family — all in one place.

08/19/2025

📱**"Text neck" is the real pain in the neck.**
From endless scrolling to working on screens, our posture can really suffer — and so can our spine.

If you're feeling sore, stiff, or slouched, try these 4 expert-backed exercises from our rehab team at Torrance Memorial:
✔️ Chin tucks (sitting & lying down)
✔️ Scapular squeezes
✔️ Upper back extensions

All exercises are easy, equipment-free, and take just a few minutes a day to strengthen your posture and reduce discomfort.

🩺 Talk to your healthcare provider to see if you could benefit from additional treatment by a licensed professional. A referral may be required before seeing our rehab team.

08/18/2025

August is National Breastfeeding Month. At Torrance Memorial, we’re proud to support moms through every feeding, frustration, milestone, and moment of joy.

From expert lactation consultants and breastfeeding classes to hospital-grade breast pump rentals—we’re here to empower your journey with confidence and compassion.

Whether you're just getting started or working through challenges, you’re not alone. Our team is just a call or appointment away.

Learn more: torrancememorial.org/breastfeeding
Call 310-517-4665 for breast pump rentals

08/17/2025

THE REASON IS YOU | CVICU Department Honoree💙

“CVICU is Amazinggggg!” One grateful family couldn’t say enough about the outstanding care, empathy, and communication shown by every nurse and physician during their father’s stay.
💬 “This was the best nursing care my father or I have witnessed in a hospital. You were patient, clear, and kind—and it meant everything.”

Thank you, CVICU, for being the calm in the storm and delivering world-class care with heart. You truly are the reason why patients and families trust Torrance Memorial. 👏