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torrancememorial.org PULSE | 9 H E A LT H L I N KS MEDICARE Insurance coverage choices for Medicare members include traditional Medicare, HMO plans, PPO plans, prescription drug plans and Medicare supplement plans. Torrance Memorial is pleased to provide information to help you choose the best Medicare plan for yourself or a family member. Contact our ADVANTAGE program for assistance at 310-517-4666. COVERED CALIFORNIA Torrance Memorial Medical Center is contracted with two plans available through Covered California: Anthem Blue Cross PPO and Blue Shield of California PPO. For information, visit TorranceMemorial.org /CoveredCA QUESTIONS? If like many people, you receive health insurance through your employer, your human resources representative should be able to assist you. Torrance Memorial also offers assistance in selecting health care coverage and physicians. If you have questions regarding insurance issues, call 310-517-4765. A list of insurance plans that include Torrance Memorial physicians and facilities is available at TorranceMemorial.org / Insurance or you can call 310-257-7278 for information. For help choosing a Torrance Memorial physician, call the Physician Referral service at 310-517-4700. NOVEMBER IS KNOW YOUR NUMBER MONTH BEER HELPS THE INFO ON PROSTATE CANCER GO DOWN. P rostate is the second most common cancer among American men, ranking just behind skin cancer. One in six men will be diagnosed in their lifetime with prostate cancer. It's also one of the most detectable and treatable forms of cancer, thanks to a test called PSA, which measures the amount of prostate specific antigen in your blood. While the PSA test is somewhat controversial, it—along with regular rectal exams—is still the best way to detect the cancer early. November is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, deemed "Movember" and it kicks off with Torrance Memorial's "Pints for Prostate" on October 27. Held at the Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach, the event draws on the "universal language of beer" to encourage men to get regular tests and exams. Torrance Memorial is partnering with the National Movember Foundation and the South Bay Mo Bros team (which last year raised the most money nationally). Torrance Memorial's Judith Gassner, senior director, development and principle gis, says, "We're thrilled to be partnering with South Bay Mo Bros to raise awareness and education for men's health. e goal is to increase early detection, diagnosis and treatment ... and reduce preventable deaths, one Mo Bro at a time." Local doctors, including Torrance Memorial's David Wallis, MD, Timothy Lesser, MD, and Garrett Matsunaga, MD, will be on hand to talk about the latest research, give prostate health tips and answer questions. The event is $20 with donations going to the Movember Foundation. Registration is required. Please call 310-517-4703, email foundation@tmmc.com or visit TorranceMemorial.org /Movember.