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4 | PULSE Fa l l 2 0 1 7 C O N T E N T S 36 42 24 HEALTH LINKS 8 HISTORIC GIFT Generous Lundquist donation expands ortho and spine institutes 10 TRUST YOUR GUT Coping with GERD 11 LOCAL HEROES SAVE THE DAY Plus a luscious cold cucumber soup recipe 12 TRANSITIONS And how dancing keeps you healthy 13 THE POWER OF NATURE Getting outdoors is good for you 14 REDUCING THE C-SECTION RATE Plus, five health- improving apps 15 ASK THE DOCTOR What you should know about childhood vaccinations 22 CALENDAR 44 FLASH EVENTS 50 END NOTE Young South Bay physicians and professionals hit the trail HEART BEATS 24 PIANO VOLUNTEERS Musicians hit the right notes 32 ANN CARLEY Her garden is bountiful 42 JOHANNA JOHNSON-GILMAN She and her crew stay focused by expecting the unexpected FEATURES 16 THE HEALTHIEST PERSON I KNOW HR assistant Felicia Shelton stays strong and composed by working out 20 IT TAKES A VILLAGE Local volunteers help South Bay seniors remain in their homes 26 DRUGS & TEENS Torrance Memorial's Thelma McMillen Center helps families cope with abuse 34 THINK FAST! Lives can change in a second. The 411 on strokes and importance of a quick response 36 A FINE BODY OF WORK Orthopedic services at Torrance Memorial provide state-of-the-art care to the South Bay 40 THE HAPPIEST PLACE IN TOWN Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival brings joy to all ON THE COVER Felicia Shelton exercises for power and energy. Photographed by Lauren Pressey 16