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4 8 | PULSE Fa l l 2 0 1 6 FLASH YPPA BEACH PARTY SEPTEMBER 18 Portuguese Bend, Palos Verdes Young Physicians and Professionals Alliance (YPPA) board members and their spouses, Alex Shen, MD (and Ally), and Song Klein (and Dave) hosted a YPPA recruitment fiesta at the picturesque Portuguese Bend Beach Club. The focus was introducing Torrance Memorial's network of pediatricians and OB/GYNs to South Bay YPPA and families. Aer margaritas, ceviche, tacos and s'mores, Beth Lowerison RN, Mother/Baby, updated attendees about renovations to Torrance Memorial's North Tower. Alice Diego-Malit, MD, and Deepjot Singh, MD, introduced the pediatricians and OB/GYNs in attendance and expressed how grateful they were for Torrance Memorial and the staff. An upgraded Mother/Baby Unit features private rooms that are 30% larger to allow more space for mother-child bonding. John Abe, MD, Betty Duong, Ryan Yakubik, Karen Yakubik, Ed Sipes, Wendy Rosenbaum, Scott Rosenbaum Dave Klein, Song Cho Klein, Allyson Shen, Alex Shen, MD Hilary Zachry, Clay Zachry, Alex Shen, MD, Colleen Farrell Kimberly and Justin Guichard, Justin and Allison Holcher AND THE GRAMMY GOES TO…TORRANCE MEMORIAL PATRONS JULY 15 Grammy Museum, LA Live On July 15, Torrance Memorial Medical Center Foundation hosted a dinner party to recognize its patrons at the Grammy Museum at LA Live. More than 100 guests spent the evening viewing the exhibits featuring the clothing, work and career milestones of legends such as The Beatles, Michael Jackson and The Rolling Stones, as well trying their hand at being rock stars with various interactive exhibits. Aer taking in the displays, donors enjoyed dinner and wine on the museum's rooop terrace, while taking in spectacular views of the Los Angeles skyline. Craig Leach, president and CEO of Torrance Memorial, spoke to the group, thanking patrons for their continuous support of the medical center. For more information on the Torrance Memorial Patrons program, call the Foundation at 310-517-4703. Carole Hoffman, Craig Leach, Sally Eberhard Jay Abraham, Christy Abraham, Dick Winters, Ann Zimmerman, Gary Zimmerman Dan Stefferud, Marie Stefferud, Barbara Bentley, Phil Pavesi, Christina Pavesi, David Bentley