A chance encounter at a red light sparks a lifelong partnership rooted in purpose, family and community.

Written by Melani Morose Edelstein • Photographed by Micheal Neveux

Savannah Kimball, MD, brings compassion and empowerment to every stage of women’s health.

Written by Laura L. Watts

How Christy Abraham builds community through action

Written by Melani Morose Edelstein • Photographed by Vincent Rios

For Christy Abraham, philanthropy initially took shape in the margins of everyday life, between school drop-offs, carpools and conversations with other parents investing in something beyond themselves.

Grounded in partnership, family and community

Written by Melani Morose Edelstein

Simple steps and advanced procedures can stop heart disease before or after it starts.

Written by John Ferrari

A Bigger, Better Emergency Department 

Strong Progress on the Second Floor

Reported by Connie Senner, Director of Design and Construction

For Darrin and Michelle Del Conte, supporting Torrance Memorial is a family affair that harks

back to cherished memories of Del Conte’s Restaurant.

Written by Diane Krieger  |  Photographed by Micheal Neveux

Written by Laura Roe Stevens

As I walked into The Healing Garden at Torrance Memorial Medical Center to meet Elaine Booth-Carnegis, I approached a woman with an inviting smile, a friendly demeanor ... and a little sparkle. Dressed in summer navy and white, Elaine wore elegant jewelry that perfectly matched her outfit, accompanied by white athletic shoes studded with faux diamonds.

Insights and perspective on the new ed

The first phase of the emergency department expansion project is complete!

Reported by Connie Senner, director of design and construction

Dr. Kurt Hansen and Erin Hansen Prioritize Helping Others

Written by Nancy Sokoler Steiner

Photographed by Wendy Saade

Written by Melani Morose Edelstein  

Volunteer extraordinaire Mimi Brody’s planned gift will shape the future of Torrance Memorial Medical Center.

On the eve of its centennial, Torrance Memorial bids adieu to a true believer who championed hospital advancement for 24 years.

Faye and Joe Czyzyk believe in sharing their good fortune with others.

Progress report by Connie Senner

On September 24, 2024, Torrance Memorial Medical Center officially broke ground for its new two-story emergency department. Major donors, hospital leadership and physicians gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking—and wall-smashing—of the Lundquist Leach Emergency Department expansion project.

Written by Diane Krieger | Photographed by Vincent Rios

Asked to name his favorite procedure, Richard Krauthamer, MD, doesn’t hesitate: endovascular thrombectomy. This emergency stroke intervention can be a game changer for patients with acute ischemic stroke. Entering through an artery in the groin, the interventional radiologist snakes a suction catheter into the brain and quickly vacuums up the blood clots.

The Luminaries and NOVAS of Torrance Memorial Medical Center are volunteer organizations established in 1990, bringing together mothers and their high school children (Novas) to support the hospital through service and financial contributions.

Written by Laura Roe Stevens

Power couple combines business savvy and philanthropy to leave a lasting legacy.

Written by Melani Morose Edelstein  |  Photographed by Lauren Taylor

Early detection is key to curing the deadliest cancer.

Written by John Ferrari

They were practically strangers on their wedding day. Forty-six years later, Deepak and Nandini Chopra have grown to complement each other and have created a beautiful relationship of enduring love, respect and commitment.

Written by Diane Krieger  |  Photographed by Michael Neveux

A terrorist attack hasn’t kept John and Karen Odom from living the life of their dreams.

Written by Melissa Bean Sterzick  |  Photographed by Vincent Rios 

Learn the basic elements of an estate plan, the pitfalls of probate and how to select the best resource (e.g. online vs. human) for your estate planning.

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