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torrancememorial.org PULSE | 3 M A G A Z I N E DEAR READERS, Torrance Memorial remains at the forefront of coordinating advanced medical care and expertise in our community. We are fortunate to have a collaborative relationship with the highly skilled physicians on our medical staff who specialize in detecting and treating both common and complex ailments. Likewise, our nurses and other clinical staff members provide an amazing level of knowledge to our patients. In this issue of Pulse you will learn about many of these experts, including a multidisciplinary team of oncology specialists who meet weekly to examine in detail the cancer cases we see in the South Bay. Not only have these dedicated individuals trained at the finest teaching hospitals in the country, they care deeply about their patients. They work tirelessly to find solutions to the toughest cases. Lastly, enjoy the inspiring stories about our nurses recognized by patients and their families for the unique ways they make patient care more than just another hospitalization. They demonstrate our values of Service, Excellence, Knowledge, Stability and Community every day, making our patients feel as if they are being cared for by family. Craig Leach President, Chief Executive Officer Torrance Memorial Medical Center 58 11th Street Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Tel 310-376-7800 Fax 310-376-0200 moontidemedia.com DIRECTOR, PUBLIC RELATIONS Ann O'Brien EDITOR Jeanne Ricci CREATIVE DIRECTOR Angela Akers GRAPHIC DESIGNER Christine Georgiadias COPY EDITOR Laura Watts CONTRIBUTORS Brie Cadman Colleen Farrell Rebeccah Glaser Carole Jakucs James F. Mills Kristin Reynolds Nancy Steiner Laura Roe Stevens PHOTOGRAPHERS Jeff Berting Scott Gilbert Michael Neveux Shane O'Donnell MANAGING PARTNER Charles C. Koones MANAGING PARTNER Todd Klawin BRAND PUBLISHER Hannah Lee A Publication of the Torrance Memorial Health System 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505 P R E S I D E N T ' S L ET T E R