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Summer 2015 Dr. Kaviani Finds Parallels TORRANCE MEMORIAL New Hope for Once Between Surgery & Giving CELEBRATES 90 YEARS Inoperable Heart Patients TMPN_WhyNeedPCP_Patrons:TMPN_WhyNeedPCP_Patrons 6/5/15 4:14 PM Page 1 Why You Need A www.TMPhysicianNetwork.org Primary Care Physician Having a Primary Care Physician results in significant patient health benefits: Coordination of Care • Lower Medical Costs Staying Healthier As You Age • Referral to Specialists Same Day Appointments Available. Call Today 310-891-6717 Dr. Anthony J. Chen Dr. Mary Beth Miller Primary Care Primary Care 2900 Lomita Boulevard 3333 Skypark Drive, Suite 100 Torrance Torrance Dr. Sunil Hebbar Dr. Maria Vollucci Primary Care Primary Care 705 Pier Avenue 2900 Lomita Boulevard Hermosa Beach Torrance Dr. Rola Magid Dr. Michael Yu Primary Care Primary Care 705 Pier Avenue 3333 Skypark Drive, Suite 100 Hermosa Beach Torrance T O R R A N C E • R E D O N D O B E A C H • M A N H AT T A N B E A C H • H E R M O S A B E A C H • C A R S O N BOARD NOTES CHANGING THE FACE of South Bay Medicine e were the proverbial “One Percenters”—not those with the 1% highest incomes who own New York City today, but the six women in my class of aspiring physicians at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. TheW professor leading us on hospital rounds would ask me why I wasn’t “home having babies and making jam.” He also asked why I was taking up the space that could be for another male student. Those were fighting words for the female students. Today is very different with women making up more than 50% of medical students. These women have changed the face of medicine. After 10 years of clinical radiology practice in Oregon, I was very fortunate 34 years ago to be invited to join Torrance Memorial’s Radiology staff as a general radiologist and its first female associate. At first I did not realize how lucky I was to be working with people of great vision, as radiology was changing at warp-speed. The administration has always been responsive to the changing needs of the Radiology department, even when it meant considerable risk. Our radiology “toys” have never been inexpensive, and the visions for growth veered in entirely new directions like interventional radiology suites, PET-CT and MRI scanners. The Vasek Polak Breast Diagnostic Center was another new direction for the hospital—the first in the South Bay dedicated to an important women’s health issue. It opened in 1992 and has continued as a center of excellence. Nearly 50,000 women are seen each year, and those with breast cancer can expect the earliest diagnosis, prompt biopsy results, and follow-up with the support of technologists, nurse navigators, physicians and office personnel with special expertise in this area. It is a privilege to work with this group. As a woman physician, I found a perfect fit as director of the Breast Diagnostic Center since its inception. I am especially grateful to the hospital administration for their constant financial and operational support of our growing needs, and of course to Vasek and Anna Maria Polak and the trust for their exceptional vision Nearly 50,000 women are seen and generosity. As one example, they recently enabled us to again be first in the South Bay to offer 3-D or “tomo” mammography, which is 41% more accurate at each year, and those with breast diagnosing breast cancer than previous technology, and decreases “call-back” or need cancer can expect the earliest for additional imaging by 40%. I am honored to be a member of the Torrance Memorial Foundation board as diagnosis, prompt biopsy results, it helps the hospital continue to grow and be at the forefront of the South Bay community’s health care needs. and follow-up with the support of technologists, nurse navigators, physicians and office personnel with Patricia E. Sacks Director, Vasek Polak Breast Diagnostic Center special expertise in this area. Board Member, Torrance Memorial Foundation PATRONS | SUMMER 2015 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE W. David McKinnie, III Consultant, McKinnie Consulting Mark Lurie, MD, President Cardiology, Torrance Memorial Medical Center Keith Murphy President and CEO, Organovo, Inc. Phillip Pavesi, Vice President A Publication of the Former Executive, TRW Eric Nakkim, MD Torrance Memorial Foundation Emergency Medicine W. Gregory Geiger, Treasurer Torrance Memorial Medical Center Principal, Westport Capital Partners, LLC Richard K. Rounsavelle, DDS Nadine Bobit, Secretary Editor General Dentistry Community Volunteer Colleen Farrell Michael D. Rouse Jeffery P. Neu, Officer Vice President, Diversity President, TLE Properties, Inc. Philanthropy and Community Affairs Michael Zislis, Officer Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Founder and Owner, The Zislis Group Contributors Patricia Sacks, MD Diane Barber Radiology, The Vasek and Anna Maria Polak BOARD MEMBERS Carol Jakucs Breast Diagnostic Center Kristin Reynolds Christy Abraham Nicholas W. Tell, Jr. Community Volunteer Owner, Armory Funds and Armory Securities Photographers John G. Baker Patrick Theodora Deidre Davidson Founding Partner and General Counsel Executive President, Platinum Home Mortgage Scott Gilbert The Brickstone Companies Co-owner, DocMagic Christina House Stevan Calvillo Ann Zimmerman Michael Neveux Attorney, Calvillo and Meyer Community Volunteer Lauren Pressey Harv Daniels Wally Skalij Board of Directors, SAXA, Inc. FOUNDATION STAFF Brett Dillenberg Laura Schenasi Branch Owner, RPM Mortgage dba Executive Vice President Platinum Capital Judith Gassner Thyra J. Endicott, MD Senior Director of Development Radiation Oncology and Principal Gifts Torrance Memorial Medical Center 58 11th Street, Sandy VandenBerge Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Tel 310-376-7800 Fax 310-376-0200 Peggy Fisher Director of Planned Giving moontidemedia.com Registered Principal, LPL Financial Lisa Takata Kathleen Fulmer Special Events Coordinator Founder, Innovative Dialysis Systems Patron Program Manager George Graham Danielle Boujikian Brand Publisher President Emeritus, Consultant Jill Golden Hannah Lee Torrance Memorial Medical Center Karen Randazzo Rick Higgins Development Liaisons Creative Director Technology Management Professional, Retired Angela Akers Joseph Hohm Torrance Memorial Medical Center treats Owner, Medical Accounting Service Graphic Design all people equally without regard to race, color, Michelle Villas Heidi Hoffman, MD national origin, age, gender or handicap. Radiology, Torrance Memorial Medical Center The section 504 coordinator can be reached at 310-784-4894. Copy Editor Song Cho Klein Laura Watts Community Volunteer If you do not wish to receive this publication, Richard Lucy please contact public relations at 310-517-4706. President, Crosswind Capital, Inc. Managing Partner Charles C. Koones Managing Partner 3330 LOMITA BLVD., TORRANCE, CA 90505 Todd Klawin HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION: 310-517-4703 PATRONS | SUMMER 2015 4 CONTENTS PROGRESS NOTES 6 Calendar 8 Torrance Memorial Looks Back on 90 Years 14 Miracle of Living at the Beach Presents Breast Cancer Facts/Myths CLINICAL SPOTLIGHT 16 TAVR Procedure Gives Hope to Once Inoperable Heart Patients FUTURE FOCUS 8 19 Lifelong Investor Puts Her Money on Torrance Memorial 21 PAC Member Explains How to Perform a Checkup on Your Nest Egg 22 24 AMBASSADOR’S CORNER 22 Ambassador-Supported Cancer Resource Center Provides Navigation Tools for Survivors PATRON PROFILES 24 Dr. Amir Kaviani Explains What 30 36 Giving, Vascular Surgery and Fixing Cars Have in Common In Your Community 26 Holiday Festival Gala 34 YPPA Doc Hosts Celebrates $73 Million Recruitment Salon 30 Holiday Festival 34 YPPA Samples Local Fashion Show Draws Craft Brews Sell-out Crowd 35 Celebrating Our Staff 32 YPPA and Ambassadors and Nurses Ring in the Holidays 36 Golfers Tee Off for 33 Lundquist Tower: Keep Torrance Memorial Calm; We’re Moving! PATRONS | SUMMER 2015 5 CALENDAR JUNE 27 JUNE 27 LUMINARIES 25TH LUMINARIES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ANNIVERSARY DINNER The Luminaries, a parent support The Luminaries, a parent support group group for Torrance Memorial, for Torrance Memorial, celebrates a major celebrates a major milestone. milestone. WHEN: 10:30 – Tour of Lundquist WHEN: 10:30 – Tour of Lundquist Tower; Tower; Noon – Reception and Luncheon Noon – Reception and Luncheon WHERE: Hoffman Health Conference WHERE: Hoffman Health Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center Conference Center, Torrance RSVP AND INFO: Contact Lisa Takata Memorial Medical Center 310-891-6605 (By Invitation Only) RSVP AND INFO: Contact Lisa Takata 310-891-6605 JULY 15 AUGUST 1 MIRACLE OF LIVING “HONDA EVENING UNDER DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY THE STARS” 29TH ANNUAL GOURMET FOOD & WINE Most people feel anxious or FESTIVAL depressed at times. But for some, these feelings make it difficult to Enjoy an elegant evening under the carry on with normal, everyday stars featuring tastings from the functioning. Find out what’s normal South Bay’s finest restaurants and and learn ways to better manage beverage companies. All proceeds to your mental health. benefit Torrance Memorial. WHEN: 7 p.m. WHEN: 6 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Torrance Memorial WHERE: American Honda’s Medical Center, Hoffman Health Torrance Headquarters Conference Center TICKETS AND INFO: INFO: 310-517-4711 310-517-4703 OCTOBER 2 SEPTEMBER 19 YPPA CASINO NIGHT MIRACLE OF LIVING “All in” to support to support ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Torrance Memorial. Young Physicians and Professionals Alzheimer’s disease is the most Alliance will host a fall event common form of dementia. Hear to remember. more about causes, risk factors and signs, as well as how to diagnose and WHEN: To be announced manage symptoms in yourself or a WHERE: To be announced loved one. INFO: 310-517-4728 or email [email protected] WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Hoffman Health Conference Center INFO: 310-517-4711 ISTOCKPHOTO.COM PATRONS | SUMMER 2015 6 CALENDAR PAC CALENDAR AUGUST 19 Professional Advisory Council (PAC) seminars MIRACLE OF LIVING are here to help.

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