Patrons Magazine
Patrons magazine features articles about inspiring South Bay residents and recognizes the special contributions of Torrance Memorial Health System patrons and supporters.
Browse previous issues below or read the articles online.
Fall 2024
On the Cover: Deepak and Nandini - A Match Made in Heaven
Clinical Spotlight: Stopping Lung Cancer in its Tracks
Future Focus: Pledging to Transform Torrance Memorial's Future
Ambassadors Corner: John and Karen Odom - Surviving, Recovering, Thriving
YPPA: Dr. Jenny Luo - Committed Physician & Global Citizen
Spring 2024
On the Cover: Carol and Jerry Marcil - Go Big
Progress Notes: Dr. O'Hara - Physician and Patient at Torrance Memorial
Progress Notes: The Whole Patient - Home Health and Palliative Care
Progress Notes: Hobbs Takes the Helm
Progress Notes: Movement Disorder Clinic - Moving on from Tremors and Shakes
Progress Notes: Torrance Memorial Medical Center Renames Emergency Department
Future Focus: Rene and Phyllis Scribe - Kindred Sprits
Ambassadors Corner: The Mindful Dr. David Chan
YPPA: The Rex's Chef Walter Nunez
Fall 2023
On the Cover: Leach of Legend
Progress Notes: Celebrating 40 Years of the Holiday Festival
Progress Notes: Treating Pulmonary Embolisms
Progress Notes: Stroke Patient Tom McCarthy - Listening to His Body
Progress Notes: What You - and Your Family - Need to Know about Fentanyl
Clinical Spotlight: A Team Approach to Cancer Care - Torrance Memorial Tumor Boards
Turpanjian Naming Donation: Advanced Imaging Changes the World of Medicine
Ambassadors Corner: Timme and Kurt Gunderlock - The Structure of a Happy Life
Future Focus: Aida and Charles Hillway - A Cultured and Giving Life
Future Focus: How to Talk about Your Final Wishes
YPPA Play-By-Play: Dr. Jamie McKinnell and Family - Delving Under the Surface
Spring 2023
Progress Notes: The Daisy Award recognizes nurses' skills and compassion
Progress Notes: Making Hospital Meals More Appetizing
Progress Notes: A day in the emergency department forever links the Pryor family and Torrance Memorial.
Clinical Spotlight: Innovation is in Torrance Memorial's DNA--New Technologies Improve Choice, Outcomes and Health.
Cover Story: Luke and Randy Dauchot--Making a Difference, From the Midwest to the South Bay
Ambassador Corner: A Double Beat in Cardiology
Future Focus: Colleen O'Neill - A Meaningful Mission
Future Focus: SECURE Act 2.0 - Creating an Income Stream that Benefits Charity
YPPA: There’s No Place Like Home - A South Bay family is committed to community and service.
A Bouquet of Thanks - The Daisy Award recognizes nurses’ skills and compassion.
Fall 2022
Patron Profile: A Ledger of Good Deeds - Accounting pros Lisa and Chuck Noski share their resources and knowledge.
Progress Notes: The Foundation's fundraising purpose, programs and team go way beyond the Snack Cart
Progress Notes: Why Torrance Memorial physicians chose to work in medicine
Progress Notes: Legacy of CEO George W. Graham
Progress Notes: Emergency Department expansion for the future
Clinical Spotlight: High-tech imaging helps IR find and fix life-threatening conditions
Clinical Spotlight: A Torrance Memorial team performs minimally invasive surgery, saving the lives of a new mom and daughter.
Clinical Spotlight: Success story of orthopedic spine patient and Torrance Memorial employee Mina Diaz
Every Donation Counts: Tennis, cookies, lemonade stand, car donation and Lawndale Rotary Club all give back.
Ambassadors Corner: Pat Carlson shares her love of animals and the important healing aspects of pets.
Future Focus: Del McCulloch's life of laughter and compassion
The Proposition 19 surprise
YPPA Play-By-Play: Brian Miura, MD strikes a balance between a hectic ED schedule, time off and travel.
Spring 2022
Tom & Lori O'Hern: Ironman Agents
Cardio-Oncology: Building a new program for heart care
Ambassadors Corner: Ingredients for Success
Future Focus: Real Estate Pastime Still Going Strong
Progress Notes: El Segundo Medical Complex Offers State-of-the-Art, Family Focused Care
Progress Notes: Major Improvements to Pathology Lab
Progress Notes: Cedars-Sinai and Torrance Memorial Mark Four Years of Affiliation
Fall 2021
Manny and Ofelia David: Shepherds of Elder Care
Progress Notes: No "I" in Team
Progress Notes: Taking COVID-19 Vaccines to Torrance’s Most Vulnerable Residents
Progress Notes: Chain of Care
Progress Notes: Liz’s Legacy
Progress Notes: The Right Man, in the Right Place, at the Right Time
Clinical Spotlight: Getting Back on Track with Cancer Screenings Could Save Your Life
Three Years Later: Torrance Memorial & Cedars-Sinai Collaboration Continues to Bring Advanced Care to THE South Bay Community
Clinical Spotlight: The Latest Heart Technology is a Lifesaver
Ambassadors Corner: Perfect Game
Future Focus: Judith & Sherrill Sipes: A Life of Service & Giving
Tax Consequences of Gifting IRAs to Heirs
YPPA: The Art of Medicine
Complete Care for the Entire Family
Spring 2021
One Family, Two Generations of Hospital Support
Altering Lives
Keeping Torrance Memorial Breathing Safely
Savoring the Journey
Hunt Cancer Center: One Year Later
Lundquist Neurosciences Institute
World-Class Neurosciences Care Right Here in the South Bay
A Personal Connection to Cancer Care
Generosity by Design
Per Stirpes Vs. Per Capita...What Does it All Mean?
Practicing Work-Life Balance
Fall 2020
Board Notes: Torrance Memorial is Family
Supporting Healthcare Through a 30-Year Partnership
Mending Broken Hearts
From Hospital Bed to Son's Wedding - On the Same Day
Infectious Disease Experts Promote Positive Outcomes
Cleaning 'Round the Clock
Future Focus: Thankful for the Best Care Imaginable
Defining an Estate Plan and Roadblocks to Avoid
Crafting a Meaningful Life
Ambassador's Corner: A Family Tradition of Caring and Commitment
YPPA Play-by-Play: Living Life to the Fullest
Every Donation Counts
Spring 2020
A Valuable Education
Stroke Doesn't Have to Be Devastating When Expert Care is Close to Home
A Gathering for Giving, Gratitude
A Great Heart Program is Now Even Better
Experience Matters
At the Top of Their Game
A Hands-On Guy
A Win-Win For Everyone
Reversing Your Mindset
A Force for Good
Ambassadors to the Community
