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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Learn the duties and responsibilities of being named the executor of someone's estate and how preparation today can mitigate challenges in the future.

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Maximize your Social Security benefits by applying at the right time and avoiding costly mistakes which can result from poor planning.

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Movement Disorders Clinic brings stability with innovative procedures.

Written by John Ferrari | Photographed by Wendy Saade

Home health and palliative care programs unite patients, families, community and medical professionals.

Written by Melissa Bean Sterzick

“Exceptional care, exceptionally close” is the right choice for Dr.

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Written by Diane Krieger  |  Photographed by Vincent Rios

November 1, 2023, wasn’t in any way remarkable. Just an ordinary Wednesday. It happened to be Keith Hobbs’ first day behind the CEO desk—long occupied by retiring chief executive Craig Leach.

Whether it’s sports, business, travel or philanthropy, the Marcils go all in.

Written by Nancy Sokoler Steiner | Photographed by Michael Neveux

In honor of former CEO Craig Leach’s 40 years of service to Torrance Memorial, Melanie and Richard Lundquist announced they will be making the lead gift to support the campaign to expand the emergency department.

On fuchsias, fly-fishing and fighting the Shotokan way

Written by Diane Krieger  |  Photographed by Michael Neveux

Chef Walter Nunez’s authentic recipe for living

Written by Melani Morose Edelstein  |  Photographed by Vincent Rios

The Luminaries and Novas of Torrance Memorial Medical Center are non-profit volunteer groups founded in 1990 providing services and financial donations to the hospital. To date, they have donated over $540,000 to support many important hospital projects.

Maximize your Social Security benefits by applying at the right time and avoiding costly mistakes which can result from poor planning.

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​​​​​​​No pill or street drug is safe.

On August 14, Patricia and Gerald Turpanjian and their family previewed the new Interventional Radiology (IR) suite in the Torrance Memorial Lundquist Tower.

​​​​​​​Reversing the problem, with better outcomes

​​​​​​​For Kurt and Timme Gunderlock, supporting Torrance Memorial Medical Center is about building up their community.

An avid exerciser receives lifesaving cardiac care after speaking up about some symptoms that concerned him.

It’s hard to imagine Torrance Memorial Medical Center without Craig Leach at the helm. Faithful, fearless and humble, for nearly 40 years he’s charted the course, set the pace and shaped the culture of the South Bay’s finest hospital. As this beloved CEO heads for the exit, a chorus of well-wishers and community stakeholders reflect on his legacy in gratitude.

​​​​​​​In his work and his hobbies, Dr. James McKinnell has a gift of perception.

Torrance Memorial Tumor Boards enhance patient treatment and outcomes. Specialists meet weekly to develop multidisciplinary recommendations for patients diagnosed with or receiving treatment for cancer—all based on the latest national guidelines and expert opinions.

Written by Sylvia Thompson, BA, CMC, CDP, GRMS

Aida B. Hillway Leaves a Legacy Through a Residual Beneficiary Gift

Magic happens in an iconic tent at Torrance Memorial Medical Center.

Written by Diane Krieger  |  Photographed by Vincent Rios

Ankush Chhabra, MD, leads a double life. “I spend 100% of my time as a working cardiologist, and another 100% of my time as a medical administrator,” he jokes.

Written by Lisa Buffington  |  Photographed by Micheal Neveux

Luke and Randy (Manning) Dauchot first met in 1985 through mutual friends at a party at a community pool in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where Randy was a lifeguard and Luke a former lifeguard. Less than two years later, they married.