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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
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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
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PAC CALENDAR AUGUST 19 Professional Advisory Council (PAC) seminars MIRACLE OF LIVING are here to help. DIABETES
Learn how to identify symptoms of low and high blood glucose and the latest methods to prevent, control and treat diabetes. GET YOUR FINANCIAL HOUSE IN ORDER WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Hoffman Health Conference Center JULY 11 INFO: 310-517-4711 Estate Planning: Problems and Pitfalls
AUGUST 8 The Skinning on Required Minimum Distributions from Retirement Plans
SEPTEMBER 12 OCTOBER 2 End of Life Decisions: A Panel Discussion YPPA CASINO NIGHT OCTOBER 10 “All in” to support Torrance The Intersection of Economics and Memorial. Young Physicians Investments and Professionals Alliance will host a fall event to remember. WHERE: Hoffman Health Conference Center WHEN: To be announced RSVP AND INFO: 310-517-4728 WHERE: To be announced INFO: 310-517-4728 or email See page 20 for more details. [email protected]
OCTOBER 13 MIRACLE OF LIVING AT THE BEACH BREAST CANCER
Updates on the recent debate over who should get mammograms, when and how often.
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Shade Hotel, Manhattan Beach RSVP AND INFO: 310-517-4702
OCTOBER 21 MIRACLE OF LIVING CANCER AWARENESS
There are more than 100 types of cancer. Hear from experts about the latest weapons doctors are using to fight the war on this disease.
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Hoffman Health Conference Center INFO: 310-517-4711
PATRONS | Summer 2015 7 TORRANCE MEMORIAL Celebrates 90 Years Those integral to its history reflect on the past, present and future.
WRITTEN BY DIANE E. BARBER | PHOTOGRAPHED BY LAUREN PRESSEY
PATRONS | Summer 2015 8 The tone of the original hospital, built in Spanish-style architecture, suggested a costly mansion in good taste rather than an institution for the care of the sick.
inety years ago the Torrance family’s vision was realized remembered the hospital in her will with a generous bequest. when the doors opened to the 32-bed Jared Sydney Torrance The independent, nonprofit hospital survived the Great Depression and Memorial Hospital. This was due to the foresight of Torrance other hardships throughout the years to become nationally recognized as founder Jared Sidney Torrance. In his effort to make Torrance a a leading multi-faceted health care system. Its evolution included a move completely modern city, before his death he made a will leaving $100,000 to across town, two name changes and the building of a state-of-the-art medical Nthe Torrance Hospital Association (created in 1920). campus outfitted with the latest technology. The ultra-modern Lundquist However, after his passing, the bequest in the will was declared invalid Tower is a far cry from the quaint, Spanish-style architecture of the original because of a technicality in the laws of the state. His wife, Helena Childs hospital on Engracia Avenue. Torrance, and his family honored his bequest by purchasing land on Engracia Torrance Memorial’s success is historically credited to forward-thinking Avenue in Old Torrance, constructing the building and deeding it to the leadership, a passionate and highly educated staff, and a steadfast commitment Torrance Hospital Association. to providing medical care excellence for the South Bay community. In The hospital admitted its first patients on May 17, 1925. Mrs. Torrance celebration of the hospital’s journey, esteemed members of its team share went on to serve as a major benefactor and was largely responsible for glimpses of modern-day history through the lenses of their careers that have sustaining the hospital through its first decade. Like her husband, she also spanned decades. >>
PATRONS | Summer 2015 9 CRAIG LEACH PRESIDENT AND CEO
Staying the course of growth and GEORGE GRAHAM independence FORMER CEO
Righting the ship and charting a 30-year raig Leach began working for Torrance Memorial 31 years ago. course of success He became George Graham’s successor on January 1, 2005. C As a lifelong resident of the South Bay, it resonates with Leach to stay true to Mr. & Mrs. Torrance’s founding vision for an independent hospital that serves this community. Today the Torrance Memorial Medical Center service area includes approximately 900,000 people who live in a eorge Graham joined what was then known as Torrance Memorial geographic area that extends beyond Torrance, the Beach Cities and the Palos Hospital as a financial consultant in 1974. During that time it Verdes Peninsula to include San Pedro, El Segundo, Carson and Hawthorne. G was suffering tremendous economic hardship. Impressed with his “It is unique for Torrance Memorial to still be an independent hospital management style, within just a short time the chairman of the board asked system in the state of California, of which we are very proud,” Leach says. him to take over management of the hospital for “a couple of years.” “With about 150 hospitals in Los Angeles and Orange County combined, He earnestly accepted the challenge in 1975. Thirty years later when he only about a half-dozen remain independent. We feel that a local board making retired as president and chief executive officer, he left behind a legacy that decisions for the community we serve continues to be the best approach.” has distinctly set the medical center apart from other hospitals and ensured The staff ’s commitment and passion for the community has been its continued success. generously returned in kind over the years. When planning for the “I saw a future for the hospital when most people had written it off,” Lundquist Tower began in 2007, the fundraising target was $50 million Graham says. “Indicators that predict a hospital’s doom are having poor to $75 million. Upon opening the Lundquist Tower in 2014, that goal was (economic) demographics, being land-bound and unable to expand, residing far exceeded with a total of $130 million in cash and pledges—a testament in decaying communities where people are moving away, and employing an to the magnitude of the local philanthropic support, which has become a aging medical staff that keeps the young lions out. We had none of that.” substantial component of the medical center’s income for future long-term To the contrary, the hospital had a growing, youthful medical staff, was growth and development. surrounded by vacant property and the population was growing. Graham With their sights set on the future, Leach and his dynamic team recently went to work to right the ship, instructing his team to “bite the bullet” (a envisioned and established the Torrance Memorial Health System to better favorite expression from George’s U.S. Navy days). Profits were reinvested facilitate and improve the health of South Bay residents. Part of that vision back into the organization. included the purchase of THIPA (a local independent practice association) and With George at the helm, the hospital was selected as one of the top the creation of Torrance Memorial Integrated Physicians (an accountable care 100 hospitals in the United States and continued to earn recognition as organization), with close to 400 physicians participating in each organization. a technically advanced medical center. He attributes this success to the The focus of both organizations is to better coordinate patient care. medical talent. It also established the Torrance Memorial Physician Network, a multi- “It didn’t take much to get the hospital into a growth pattern,” Graham specialty practice that provides comprehensive care in primary, pediatric and says. “There was so much going for it. There was no reason that it could not medical specialty care, including endocrinology, rheumatology, OB/GYN, be successful. We were bringing in quality doctors, and we had an incredibly cardiology and oncology. The network is equipped with a state-of-the-art trained medical staff. Dick Hoffman (Richard B. Hoffman, MD, radiologist, electronic medical record system and a patient portal, which provides patients in whose memory the Lundquist Tower is dedicated) in particular, greatly direct and confidential access to all of their medical information. Staying a influenced my decisions regarding technology. We would not have the step ahead of its historical campus growth, Leach was also instrumental in hospital we have today without his good judgment and commitment.” facilitating the purchase of 16 acres of land across Lomita Boulevard, which In addition to Graham’s ability to attract an exceptional staff, build an will be incredibly valuable in the future. excellent medical campus and stay on the cutting edge of technological For the third straight year, Torrance Memorial was ranked as one of the advancement, he also created and implemented organizational procedures best hospitals for 2014–2015 in California and the Los Angeles metro area that fostered collaboration between the administration and the medical by U.S. News & World Report. As one of the largest health care facilities staff. The competition for resources and an “us vs. them” culture commonly in Los Angeles (based upon the number of admissions and patient days), seen at other hospitals gave way to a collaborative team spirit that is still at Torrance Memorial Medical Center is an industry frontrunner that the core of Torrance Memorial’s culture today. continues to attract top physicians through technological capabilities for Where does Graham see the hospital going in the future? “We have all on-campus advanced medical procedures, including high-end, complex of the credentials necessary to continue to grow and thrive. We have leading cardio, neurological and orthopedic surgeries. technology, a highly qualified medical staff, a wonderful facility and we offer “From a value standpoint, we deliver high quality at an appropriate cost exceptional care. There is no end in sight in Torrance Memorial Medical level. We add to that a culture of service with a high level of passion and Center’s future,” he says. compassion for how we do what we do. This is a great hospital,” he says.
PATRONS | Summer 2015 10 Mimi Brody, Kate Crane, Craig Leach, George Graham, Bill Collier, Norman Panitch, MD, and Peggy Berwald, RN, have each played a unique and critical role in making Torrance Memorial what it is today.
With no prior hospital experience and the health care industry in a state of KATE CRANE non-stop transition, Crane had a “wonderful learning experience” during her FORMER BOARD OF service. “There were always new health care and hospital administration issues TRUSTEES CHAIR to deal with,” she says. “There were constant developments in technology and innovations in the approach to care. Torrance Memorial was often the first hospital in the area to invest in new equipment—each purchase was Carrying out the carefully considered as to how it would contribute to the level of care in the founder’s vision community.” (Kate specifically remembers the board being briefed on the acquisition of a lithotripter, which was then an amazing new device used in the non-invasive treatment of kidney stones.) She remembers Torrance Memorial investing very early on in handheld devices that would streamline medical record maintenance. “It was an exciting hen Kate Crane, an estate planning attorney and hospital donor, time. I also learned the different ways that physicians and their practices were joined the Torrance Memorial board of trustees in the late 1980s, involved with the hospital and observed how those relationships evolved W glass ceilings for women in business were commonplace. However, positively over many years of association,” she said. While on the board she that was not the case at Torrance Memorial. felt privileged in getting to know a wonderful network of physicians and Co-founder Helena Childs Torrance placed such great importance on health care professionals in the community. the role of women to the future of the medical center that in 1925 she Another component that made a big impression on Crane was the corps of had it written in the bylaws that the board would always be comprised of volunteers. “Volunteers work in all areas of the hospital. Many of the people I 50% women. After four years of service on the board, Crane was invited to knew in the late 1980s and ’90s are still there today. It was always evident that succeed the late Jeanne Beecher as the hospital’s second female chair. the volunteers contributed so much to the hospital community. I truly think “There were not very many women physicians at the time, so it was very the hospital could not function without the remarkable volunteers.” inspiring that Jeanne had become the chairwoman after beginning as a Additional key milestones under Crane’s service include the dedication volunteer,” Crane says. “Jeanne had done a great job and was well respected of Torrance Memorial’s Breast Diagnostic Center to the late South Bay by the board and the greater hospital community, so when I became the auto dealer Vasek Polak and his late wife, Anna Maria, in 1994, and the chairwoman, no challenges arose because I was a woman. The attitude emergency department expansion and reopening. “The Breast Diagnostic concerning the composition of the medical center’s governing board was Center dedication was wonderful and momentous because it created a very totally unbiased, which said so much about the organization’s culture. Women positive space for women in the community. The staff there continues to be were fully respected in all positions then, just as they are today.” very dedicated to continually improving the services it provides.” >>
PATRONS | Summer 2015 11 1 2 3 4 1. Jared Sidney Torrance made a will leaving $100,000 to the Torrance Hospital Association. 2. On July 9, 1968, community members gathered to break ground for the new $8 million Torrance Memorial Hospital located on Lomita Boulevard. 3. George W. Graham successfully turns the medical center into a profitable organization through humor and impressing upon his staff the importance of “biting the bullet” when cutting nonessential expenses. 4. The new hospital as it looked when it opened in April 1971.
BILL COLLIER NORMAN PANITCH, MD CURRENT BOARD FORMER CHIEF OF TRUSTEES CHAIR OF STAFF
The future will be Keeping an eye on the defined by “safety forefront of innovation and quality”
ill Collier stepped up from his board position to fill Kate Daniels’ orman Panitch, MD, was one of very few gastroenterologists in the seat in 2001. Like Crane, Collier is also an attorney and spent area when he joined the Torrance Memorial Hospital (the name B a considerable amount of time in his early years with Torrance N changed to Torrance Memorial Medical Center in 1979) staff in Memorial Medical Center learning the basics about the health care business. 1975. Along with him came a host of other board-certified specialists from “George Graham and I met in parenting classes with our wives and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (where he was formerly the chief medical became great friends when he was CEO of the hospital,” Collier said. “A resident). He became chief of staff in the 1980s and retired from practice in few years later he asked me if I would be interested in serving on the board. I 2013. Currently he chairs the Physician’s Council and is a lecturer. told him there couldn’t be anyone more ignorant about health care than me. “When I started, the hospital was doing poorly financially. But it was the But George didn’t care about that. He wanted people from the community only hospital in the area that could do sophisticated lab testing, and it was full who cared about the hospital.” of young bright doctors like Dr. Richard Hoffman and Dr. Stephen Lemkin, According to Collier, when he joined the board of trustees the delivery who provided tremendous stability,” says Panitch. “At the time I took over as of care in the health care environment was very complicated. Managed care chief of staff, we were not accepting any more doctors because the building was had become the “watch word” with a focus on quality, cost and efficiency. too crowded.” “It is a complex system that has changed dramatically over the past 20 With a passion for education, Dr. Panitch grew concerned about the lack years. But in the hands of our extraordinary staff, we have always been of educational opportunities for post-graduates. He was soon appointed very competitive and a step ahead of everyone else in the managed care chairman of medical education and arranged monthly lectures at the medical environment in Southern California.” center, often led by his friends from USC and Harbor General/UCLA. In addition to policy and procedure changes throughout the years, there “I felt Torrance Memorial was a rising star at that time, as did many other have been major hospital campus changes and improvements. Collier’s young physicians coming into the community,” he says. proudest accomplishment during his tenure thus far is his involvement with In the early 1980s when doctors were still leery of health maintenance the decisions made by the board to build the Lundquist Tower. organization (HMO) medicine, Torrance Memorial management was “It is one of the most attractive, user-friendly and state-of-the-art concerned that if the hospital did not compete, it would lose market share. hospitals in the state of California and in the country,” he says. The operating Dr. Panitch and a group of other doctors formed the nonprofit Torrance rooms look like they are right out of a Star Wars movie, and the bright and Hospital Independent Practice Association (THIPA) in 1985, which airy atmosphere is so much more welcoming than other hospitals in general. doctors ran independently until 2012. We joke that it is just like checking into a Four Seasons Hotel.” “THIPA turned around the perception of HMOs. Now we measure What lies ahead for the hospital in the eyes of Bill Collier? “One of doctors not by quantity or by claims, but by access, patient satisfaction the biggest things we anticipate going forward is that major hospitals will and quality scores. The old concept that HMOs were inferior to preferred make further great strides in the safety and quality of the care they deliver. provider organization (PPOs) has been blurred.” We are well positioned to do that, and everyone (patients, medical staff, Dr. Panitch looks to the future of Torrance Memorial Medical Center payors, regulators and the hospital itself) will be the beneficiaries. As board with great enthusiasm and optimism about the advancements in technology members, we will continue to rely on the medical staff to inform us of that are leading the way for the coordination of care. “The future of medicine promising new technologies, and we will continue to invest in them so this is transparent, encrypted information portals with patient access,” he says. hospital system will provide its community with care that is on the cutting “Torrance Memorial has always been on the forefront of innovation, and edge of health care.” that will continue with this and other technologies.”
PATRONS | Summer 2015 12 PEGGY BERWALD, RN CHIEF NURSING OFFICER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF MIMI BRODY PATIENT SERVICES AUXILIARY MEMBER
Witnessing the 25,200 hours evolution of nursing (and counting) of volunteering perspective eggy Berwald, RN, has spent 37 years of her 42-year nursing career at Torrance Memorial. She began as a staff nurse. In 2003, she was P appointed chief nursing officer and senior vice president of patient services. During her tenure, Berwald has watched the hospital evolve from imi Brody began volunteering at Torrance Memorial Hospital in a small community hospital to a large, regional medical center and health 1970 at the original location on Engracia Avenue. Forty-five years care system. M later, her spirited enthusiasm is as strong now as it was then, as “I was very fortunate when I started as a staff nurse in our adult she continues to serve her beloved community. intensive care unit (ICU) in 1978. There was a team approach and a lot of “There were only 40 or 50 volunteers when I started, and we all knew opportunities to try different positions, as there still are today. I was asked to each other. Now there are about 950 of us. Back then volunteering was not take on various projects and responsibilities until my current position, which as structured as it is now because the hospital was very small. It was so small was an honor to accept because of the credibility, integrity and stability of that we held our meetings in private homes. We discharged patients, served the executive leadership team.” meals and did anything we could to help.” A turning point in Berwald’s career was losing both of her parents in When the hospital moved to its current location in 1971, the bed count ICUs and making the difficult decision to have them taken off life support. dramatically increased from 96 to 247, and additional volunteers were The silver lining in her loss was the ability to relate to patients and their recruited for more diverse responsibilities. families on a much deeper level. “We were able to do a lot of new things,” Brody says. “And instead of “I have always been one to advocate working with families to make pushing carts from room to room with magazines and other sundries, we the right decisions for the patient. But you never expect to find yourself had an actual gift shop, which is where I love to spend most of my time where the patients’ families are. We are touching people’s lives in the most now.” The Auxiliary’s commitment to the success of the shop, along with vulnerable and intimate way, which is a privilege and a calling.” outside fundraising, has provided significant financial support for the With more than 3 million members, nursing is the largest segment of medical center. the nation’s health care workforce and has been voted as the most trusted “At the end of each year, the gift shop profits go back to the hospital,” position in the Gallup polls since 2002. Berwald sees a bright future for she says. “Four years ago we pledged $1 million toward the naming of the nurses and believes that now is one of the most pivotal times in the history Lundquist Tower Healing Garden. It is a place where people can go and sit of the profession. with trees, flowers and a fountain to gather their thoughts. We have one year “Nurses are playing an integral role in a shift from a treatment to a to go and are close to reaching our goal.” prevention and wellness health care model. Our role is to make people feel As for the future of volunteerism at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, safe and cared for and to look with empathy beyond just clinical care to the according to Brody, regardless of new technology, changes in health care or connection of the mind, body and the spirit. That is what makes the greatest the size of a hospital, patients and families benefit greatly from interacting difference in caregiving.” with volunteers. “Most people are upset and are facing a lot of unknowns. Under Berwald’s leadership, Torrance Memorial received the prestigious They appreciate a friendly smiling face and a personal touch. For me to be Magnet designation in 2012, which is the highest recognition for nursing able to give that to them is very satisfying. ” • excellence in the United States and abroad. Out of 5,000 hospitals nationwide, only 400 hospitals have achieved this honor. “When I became the chief nursing officer in 2003, the Magnet designation process became my blueprint and strategic plan to be able to attract and retain a quality nursing workforce to achieve the highest patient outcomes.” Working on the front lines of patient care, Berwald and her dedicated staff continue to strive for excellence. Since the research-basedVersant New Graduate RN Residency program was implemented nearly 10 years ago, the hospital’s retention rate of nurses has increased for those who have completed the program. “Our young and diverse nurses are competent, compassionate, confident and well-prepared to become future nursing leaders at Torrance Memorial,” she says. “The caliber, quality and education level of these Helena Childs Torrance was largely responsible for seeing Jared Sidney Torrance’s vision through nurses positions us very well to meet the changing and growing health and also for sustaining the hospital during its first decade of financial stress. care needs of our community.”
PATRONS | Summer 2015 13 PROGRESS NOTES
[Top left to right]: Dr. Patricia Sacks and Dr. David Chan presented the latest facts about breast cancer at the fall Miracle of Living at the Beach program. Michael Zislis, Andrea Zislis, Judith Gassner, Sandy VandenBerg. [Bottom left to right]: Mark Lurie, MD, Cardiology, makes introductory remarks. Sherry Kramer, Judith Gassner, Laura McIntire, Gail Engvall, Manette McDermott, Janie Honeycutt. Miracle of Living at the Beach: Breast Cancer Update
WRITTEN BY CAROLE JAKUCS, RN, BSN, PHN
hether you or a loved one is at risk for or has been diagnosed with It allows radiologists to examine breast tissue one layer at a time, making breast cancer, you most likely find yourself wanting to stay up on it possible to detect early stage tumors previously undetectable with 2-D the latest news regarding breast cancer prevention, diagnosis and mammography alone. This is especially critical for those with dense breast treatment.W At the fall Miracle of Living at the Beach program, attendees tissue because their breast cancer risk is three times higher than those with heard from two guest speakers who addressed just that: Patricia Sacks, lower density tissue. MD, radiologist and medical director of the Vasek and Anna Maria Polak In addition to utilizing cutting-edge diagnostic screening, it’s helpful for Breast Diagnostic Center, and David Chan, MD, breast cancer specialist women to learn about their risk factors for developing breast cancer. Some with Cancer Care – Torrance Memorial Physician Network. Each shared the are not modifiable, meaning we cannot change them as mature adults. Others latest findings on this common and dangerous disease. are modifiable, meaning they are under our control to change. Despite mixed messages from recent studies and the media, both physicians recommend getting a yearly mammogram beginning at age 40. “The biggest hope is an early diagnosis, to allow much less aggressive treatment for a cure,” says Dr. Chan. As Dr. Sacks continues, “Finding a breast cancer early that is small in size, at 4 to 5 mm rather than large at 2 inches, increases the chances for a cure.” Torrance Memorial is transitioning its digital mammography equipment from 2-D (two-dimensional) to the latest technology called digital breast tomosynthesis (also known as DBT), or 3-D (three-dimensional) mammography. This is a proven technology and the best screening tool available for capturing breast cancer for most patients.
PATRONS | Summer 2015 14 PROGRESS NOTES
Miracle of Living 2015 Calendar Non-Modifiable Risk Factors: > Increasing age of children and length of > Age when the menstrual cycle breast-feeding began, earlier increases risk > Heredity and family history > Age at birth of first child, number Knowledge Is Power: Boost Your Health IQ Modifiable Risk Factors: by Attending a Miracle of Living Lecture > Obesity > Smoking > Lack of exercise > Estrogen replacement > Alcohol consumption > High-calorie diets Miracle of Living Diagnostic Tests Important for Early Detection: At Torrance Memorial’s Hoffman > Yearly mammograms starting at > MRI: Getting an MRI in addition to Health Conference Center age 40—an important tool for early a mammogram if you are in a high- 7 p.m. diagnosis risk category JULY 15 Lower Your Risk of Developing Breast Cancer: Depression and Anxiety > Frequent exercise—should include the interaction of sunlight on AUGUST 19 cardio and activities to increase our skin Diabetes muscle mass > Consider not taking multivitamins > Taking a low-dose aspirin daily may and supplements other than vitamin SEPTEMBER 16 lower breast cancer and overall D. Research over the past two Alzheimer’s Disease cancer risk in general decades indicate that multivitamins > Having a normal blood level of and supplements don’t lower OCTOBER 21 vitamin D, which is low in most cancer risk and may paradoxically Cancer Awareness Americans because it’s made from increase it. NOVEMBER 18 Additional Advice: Men’s Sexual Health Dr. Sacks: If your mother had breast cancer, start your screenings at least 10 years before the age of her diagnosis. Don’t become complacent with getting your annual mammogram. Some women may feel it is ok to take a year off; it is not, as increasing age increases the risk of developing breast cancer. Dr. Chan: Fear of breast cancer isn’t a good reason to not get yearly Miracle of Living at the Beach mammograms. Breast cancer is a very curable disease when caught early, and The Miracle of Living at the Beach lectures offer timely health topics many patients can avoid mastectomy and chemotherapy with early diagnosis to the public three times a year at Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach. and treatment. Shade Hotel, 1221 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach
JULY 14 Vascular Disease: The Collateral Damage of Diabetes 7:30 p.m.
OCTOBER 27 Breast Cancer Update 7 p.m.
See page 6-7 for more details.
Dr. Sacks studies mammography images.
PATRONS | Summer 2015 15 Each day is a gift for Jacqueline and Ed Barley. Jacqueline will have a normal life expectancy from a cardiac standpoint thanks to her recent TAVR procedure.
PATRONS | Summer 2015 16 CLINICAL SPOTLIGHT
Happy Heart, HEALTHY HEART
New TAVR heart procedure gives Jacqueline Barley a new lease on life.
Written by Colleen Farrell Photographed by Scott Gilbert
acqueline Barley, age 67, had made up her wheelchair—to get around. However, because of fail. Symptoms of aortic stenosis include shortness mind. When she checked into Torrance her suppressed immunity, her primary physician, of breath, fatigue, chest pain, light-headedness, Memorial Medical Center on December infectious disease specialist Eric Milefchik, MD, loss of consciousness and water retention. 9, 2014, for surgery, she reaffirmed to told her the risk of post-surgery infection was too According to Dr. Azam, aortic stenosis is more her family and the medical staff that she high for any major surgery. frequently diagnosed among patients in their 80s andJ her husband, Ed, would host her four sons, During a weekly appointment at Dr. Milefchik’s and 90s. Jacqueline is younger than most aortic their wives, 10 grandchildren, extended family office, nurse practitioner Izzat Alamdar (Dr. stenosis patients, but her mother—as well as her and friends for Christmas Eve—as was their Milefchik’s wife) was concerned about Jacqueline’s mother’s brothers and sisters—had also developed tradition. Jacqueline was determined to make fatigue and shortness of breath. After discussing heart problems at a young age. her body cooperate with her mind, but it was an her symptoms with Dr. Milefchik, their office Because of her other health problems, ambitious timetable. made an appointment for her to see interventional Jacqueline was considered a very high-risk patient Just a few months prior, Ed had begun to cardiologist Salman Azam, MD, who specializes for traditional heart valve replacement surgery, notice a dramatic decline in Jacqueline’s health. in structural heart disease. which requires opening the chest through an He initially thought it might just be her asthma Dr. Azam put Jacqueline through a series of incision while the patient is supported by a heart- flaring up. Doctors even suggested it might be diagnostic tests, including an echocardiogram, a lung (cardio-pulmonary bypass) machine. “She depression. But as her condition worsened, he chest X-ray and an angiogram to diagnose any would have experienced a very difficult post- and his family feared something more serious major heart abnormalities contributing to her operative course, which would have required a was to blame. symptoms. The tests revealed her heart valve had prolonged rehabilitation,” Dr. Azam says. “She wasn’t getting up much during the day. become severely calcified—a condition known as He recommended that Jacqueline undergo She couldn’t get from the bed to the bathroom aortic stenosis. Dr. Azam didn’t mince words. He a relatively new, minimally invasive surgical without becoming out of breath,” Ed says. “Her told the Barleys that Jacqueline would have a 50% procedure called transcatheter aortic valve life basically consisted of going to and from chance of surviving the next two years unless she replacement (TAVR). Last year Torrance doctors’ appointments.” underwent immediate heart valve replacement. Memorial Medical Center launched the TAVR program, which has since “grown tremendously,” according to Dr. Azam. During TAVR a catheter slightly larger than the “I went from having just a two-year life size of a pen is inserted in the artery in the leg/ expectancy to having a new lease on life. groin and carefully passed up into the heart. A replacement valve made of bovine (cow) tissue and It’s been a godsend and a blessing.” supported on a metal stent is then implanted inside the narrowed aortic valve, resulting in a normal functioning aortic valve. Because Jacqueline had become close to The aortic valve allows blood to flow from the The procedure is conducted in Torrance bedridden, Ed took an early retirement from heart’s lower chamber (left ventricle) into the Memorial Medical Center’s new state-of-the art his 40-year job at the Long Beach Harbor so he aorta and to the rest of the body. Aortic stenosis Hybrid Operating Room located in the Lundquist could focus on her care. prevents the valve from opening properly, forcing Tower. The Hybrid OR features sophisticated Jacqueline had long been challenged with two the heart to work harder to pump blood through imaging systems for catheter-based procedures, autoimmune diseases: lupus (a systemic disease the valve. This causes pressure to build in the left but it also meets the sterility standards and has in which the body’s immune system mistakenly ventricle and thickens the heart muscle. the equipment of a traditional operating room. attacks healthy tissue) and rheumatoid arthritis The heart can make up for stenosis and the This enables providers to perform high-risk, (a disease that leads to loss of joint function). extra pressure for a period of time. But at some minimally invasive procedures and switch to In need of knee replacement, her mobility was point, the extra effort it is making to pump blood open surgery without moving the patient if a also limited to using a walker—and often a through the narrowed valve can cause the heart to dire complication arises. >>
PATRONS | Summer 2015 17 CLINICAL SPOTLIGHT
Since her procedure, Jacqueline has been able to resume one of her favorite activities, cooking with her granddaughter Victoria.
“Torrance Memorial has a dedicated, multi- just three weeks of diagnosis. walked four times per day. When I couldn’t sleep disciplinary heart team focused on thorough “There were a lot of necessary precautions due at night, the aid came in and said, ‘Let’s go walk.’ evaluation of each patient to determine the most to Jacqueline’s previous surgery complications I was told I was the only patient (admitted for the appropriate course of treatment,” Dr. Azam says. with anesthesia, but the doctors and staff were procedure at the time) who got up and walked.” “Our team is committed to making a personal so positive and fantastic,” says Ed. “Susan She continues, “Before the surgery, I had become connection with each patient and their family. We Robinson, RN, (TAVR coordinator) and the so pasty, my face was whiter than the walls. really encourage family members to be involved at anesthesiologist’s staff were so thorough and When my son Christopher saw me for the every step of treatment because it makes a significant patient with all of her prep work. They explained first time following surgery, he noticed that my difference in a patient’s recovery.” everything we should expect from A to Z. It was feet were pink (a sign that normal circulation was very reassuring and helpful.” returning to her body).” Dr. Azam joined COR Cardiology The procedure, from prep to operation to On day six post-surgery, Jacqueline received good in 2013 to help start the TAVR recovery, took just less than three hours. Following news from Dr. Azam. She was ready to return home program at Torrance Memorial. He previously developed the the operation, Jacqueline was put on a respirator with two weeks to spare before Christmas Eve. TAVR program at University for a short time as a precaution to ensure she Christmas Eve 2014 was a holiday to remember of Colorado and Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. He didn’t have an adverse reaction to the anesthesia. for the Barleys. And so has been the year 2015. Dr. has performed more than 150 Because of her other health issues, Dr. Azam Azam’s most recent prognosis for Jacqueline is a TAVR procedures. anticipated her post-operative stay might extend normal lifespan from a cardiac standpoint. beyond Christmas Eve. But with her sights set “I still can’t get outside as much as I used to A TAVR procedure is not without risks, but it on not breaking her family’s holiday tradition, because of my knees,” Jacqueline says. “But I provides beneficial treatment options to people Jacqueline’s resiliency surprised everyone. The have so much more energy, and I’m able to enjoy who may not have been candidates for valve day following her procedure, she was walking the my grandkids.” One favorite activity she’s been replacement a few years ago. It also provides the hospital halls using her walker. able to resume is cooking orange chicken with bonus of a faster recovery in most cases—on “It was like night and day before and after her granddaughter Victoria after school during average three to five days. (the procedure). She was a like a new person the week. While Ed was apprehensive about moving immediately after,” Ed says. “I was told if this happened a year earlier, I forward due to the risks, with Dr. Milefchik’s “They (the staff) told me if I used my walker would not have been a candidate (because TAVR approval Jacqueline had no hesitation about to walk every day, if my oxygen levels were good was so new),” Jacqueline says. “I went from having scheduling the procedure as quickly as possible. and there were no complications, ‘We’ll see,’” just a two-year life expectancy to having a new Dr. Azam’s office scheduled her procedure within Jacqueline says of meeting her release date goal. “I lease on life. It’s been a godsend and a blessing.” •
PATRONS | Summer 2015 18 FUTURE FOCUS Lifelong Investor Puts Her Money Where Her Health Is
Written By Colleen Farrell
Ninety-three-year-old Suzanne Webb has a Law School in Orange County, her day job crystal clear mind and a soft spot in her heart was working in the travel department of the for doctors and hospitals. Her brother was an Consulate General of Canada, which required her ear, nose and throat specialist at a large regional to be fluent in English and French. After passing hospital in her native Quebec. the California State Bar, she plunged right into So when Bill Chang, her financial planner and practicing general practice law with a partner at a a member of Torrance Memorial’s Professional small private firm. Advisory Committee, recently suggested how she She practiced there for the next 20 years, could make a donation to Torrance Memorial that mostly taking on family law legal aid cases. She would also help to secure her own future, she was then moved her offices to Long Beach and San Suzanne Webb attended last year’s Lundquist Tower all ears. He suggested she consider transferring Pedro, where she practiced solo for the next 23 opening gala. funds from an upcoming rental property sale to a years, changing her specialty to probate and real charitable remainder trust (CRT). (See definition estate law as well as estate planning. sold that and bought another, and then another.” below.) “I enjoyed my work as an attorney because I Webb married later in life. Her first husband, “It impressed me that Torrance Memorial is could help the middle class who could not afford a physician, passed away at 57. She later married an independent hospital,” she says. “It’s more to pay legal fees,” she says. Robert Webb. difficult for them these days, so I wanted to do Webb began to invest in real estate at a With several investments providing income something to help.” young age. Her first home purchase was in and the help of the CRT, Webb is able to spend “With some charities, you really don’t know the Hollywood Hills near the Hollywoodland her golden years doing what she loves most— where your money is going. This way, I know where (now Hollywood) Sign. She then continued to traveling the world. Her first trip as a young girl it’s going and that it will do some good,” she says. buy apartment buildings, homes and condos was crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Mary just Webb knows the value of the dollar and is no throughout Southern California and Hawaii as following World War II. Her most recent trek stranger to making smart money decisions. While investment properties. included stops in Cape Town, South Africa, and taking courses to prepare for law school, she “I didn’t make that much money practicing Angkor Wat, a temple complex in Cambodia that worked two jobs—keeping books for the owner of family law, so from that point on it became all is the largest religious monument in the world. several gas stations in Los Angeles and practicing about buying real estate and acreage,” she says. “It feels a lot better to give to a charity than to real estate in Hollywood. “I bought an apartment house in Burbank and pay that money in taxes,” she says. “When your As she enrolled in Western State University rented it out to movie studio employees. I later affairs are in order, you have peace of mind.”
HOW A CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST WORKS
With a charitable remainder trust (CRT), you or other named individ- trust. The payments you receive each year are also partially tax-deductible. uals can receive income each year for life or a period not exceeding 20 Assets used to fund the CRT may include cash, appreciated stock or years from assets you give to the trust you create. Payments can be real estate. For highly appreciated assets, establishing a CRT eliminates either variable or a fixed amount. After the life of the named individuals or up-front capital gains tax and may increase your income to more than the the set period of years, the balance in the trust goes to Torrance Memorial amount previously generated by the contributed assets. Health Care Foundation. Because the CRT is irrevocable and a charitable gift is the end result, Contact Sandy VandenBerge at 310-784-4843 or [email protected] you receive an income tax deduction in the year you make the gift to the with any questions or visit TorranceMemorial.org/PlannedGivingCRT to learn more.
CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST
1. You give cash or property 2. You receive an income 3. Remainder goes to to the trust. tax deduction and named Torrance Memorial individuals receive income Health Care Fotundation for life or a period of years. after the lifetime of named individuals or a period of years.
PATRONS | Summer 2015 19 FUTURE FOCUS PAC – The Prescription for Your Financial Health
2015 FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR SCHEDULE JUNE 13
Torrance Memorial’s Professional Advisory Council (PAC) is a volunteer ESTATE PLANNING: PROBLEMS AND PITFALLS group of attorneys, financial and estate planners, and CPAs brought • Preparing for incapacity and avoiding elder abuse together by the mission of educating the community on the benefits of • Avoiding squabbling children and other general charitable tax and estate planning. As part of PAC’s community outreach, unpleasantness this group of professionals has volunteered their time to conduct a series of • Making sure all assets pass through your estate plan informative, interactive and educational seminars on a variety of financial PRESENTERS: Troy Martin, Attorney, topics. These free seminars are strictly educational—no products or services Stephanie Bezner, Attorney will be sold to attendees.
Sessions: Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m. Location: Torrance Memorial Hoffman Health Conference Center For more information please call Sandy VandenBerge at 310-784-4843.
JULY 11
THE SKINNY ON REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS FROM RETIREMENT PLANS • Compare and contrast IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEPs, SIMPLEs and Inherited IRAs • Distribution requirements for each type of IRA • Tax smart strategies for starting and taking RMDs PRESENTERS: Phil Cook, CFP, Joe Hohm, CPA
AUGUST 8 SEPTEMBER 12
SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY END OF LIFE DECISIONS: PLANNING A PANEL DISCUSSION • Maximize your Social Security • Advanced Health Care Directives benefits by applying at the right time • POLST • Unique strategies for married couples, • Palliative Care divorced individuals and surviving • Human Dimension spouses PRESENTERS: Eric Harris, Attorney, • The impact of poor Social Security Sylvia Thompson, Eldercare decisions and how to avoid costly Consultant, Lisa Humphreys, MD mistakes PRESENTERS: Cristin Rigg, CFP, Chris Cordoba, Financial Advisor
OCTOBER 10
THE INTERSECTION OF ECONOMICS AND INVESTMENTS • Key economic and business indicators to watch • Drivers of investment value—today’s outlook • How public policy affects your wealth PRESENTERS: Stephen Connors, CFP, William Chang, Financial Consultant
PATRONS | Summer 2015 20 FUTURE FOCUS Financial Health Checkup: Is Your Nest Egg Still Producing Eggs?
WRITTEN BY MARK TSUJIMOTO, MEMBER OF TORRANCE MEMORIAL’S PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
For retirees today, you are faced with many challenging decisions:
> When and how should I file for Social Security benefits? > How should I take my pension payment? > What should I do with my 401(k) or retirement plan through my employer? > Do I have enough money to retire, and where do I invest today? > Will the rising cost of health care deplete my lifetime of savings?
Historically the best places for creating wealth in this country have been ownership of real estate, stocks or a small business. On the other hand, if you are retired your objective may be more than just having an asset you are hoping to sell for a higher price than you paid for it. In my experience there are a few basics to consider for your investments if you need retirement income:
LIQUIDITY: If you invest your money today and decide you want your money back tomorrow, what will you get back?
TAXATION: While non-retirement account income is usually taxed at the more favorable capital gains rate, retirement account income is typically taxed as ordinary income.
FEES & EXPENSES: What is the total cost of owning your investments and potential penalties for early withdrawal? Lastly, here are a few things to consider for your retirement investment Here are a few important ages to remember with regard to retirement: portfolio: 50: Age you can contribute a higher amount to your retirement plans, also > With the increase in the U.S. markets, there may be better opportunities known as “catch-up” contributions. found in international rather than domestic equities. > Longer duration and higher quality bonds have a tendency to be more 55: Age you can take a penalty-free withdrawal from an employer- sensitive to interest rates. In a rising interest rate environment, shorter sponsored qualified plan, if separated from service. duration, credit-oriented and non-U.S. bonds might possibly fare better. > Cash and short-term instruments are still generating minimal to no 59½: Age you can take a penalty-free withdrawal from your Individual interest. You may still consider using this only for your short- to near- Retirement Accounts. (This is exactly 59 years and 6 months.) term liquidity needs, until we see a rise in interest rates.
62: First year you can file for your Social Security benefits. 70½: Mark Tsujimoto First year you have to take a required minimum distribution (RMD) 310-373-7351 x304 from your retirement account(s). If your birthday is on or before June 30 in the year you turn 70, you are considered 70½ that year by the IRS. If your Financial planner with Cetera Advisor Networks. Mark’s family has operated a financial planning business in Torrance birthday is on or after July 1, you are considered 70½ the following year. At since 1968. Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, (CA Insurance age 70½, your first distribution is approximately 3.6% of your account value. License #0B99371) (Example: If the prior year-end value of your IRA account was $100,000, the distribution would be approximately $3,600 the first year.)
Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFGAN Insurance Agency), member FINRA/ SIPC. The opinions in this story are those of Mark K. Tsujimoto of Cetera Advisor Networks, 310-373-7351 x304. They are general comments that might not be appropriate for every individual. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. All economic and performance information is historical and not indicative of future results. Information with legal or tax issues should be relied upon only after consulting your legal or tax advisor.
For additional financial health information, please attend Torrance Memorial’s monthly Saturday financial health seminars.
PATRONS | Summer 2015 21 AMBASSADOR’S CORNER
Thanks to her successful treatment for breast cancer, Mary Hodges is able to get back to doing what she loves, including exercising in the park and participating in Zumba classes. AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Supports Mind/Body Healing
The Cancer Support Center gives patients an ear to listen, a shoulder to lean on.
WRITTEN BY KRISTIN REYNOLDS | PHOTOGRAPHED BY LAUREN PRESSEY
t was the holiday season. Outside it was cheerful, boisterous “Miriam was so warm; so caring,” Hodges said. “Sure, she gave and sunny. But inside Mary Hodges’ world, everything went me a lot of great information and told me about support groups and instantly dark. “I’m so sorry to give you such bad news at this places in the community that I might find helpful. But really, the most time of year,” the doctor said. important thing she did for me was to simply be there. She talked and Something was said about “a mastectomy” and “chemotherapy,” walked me through the entire journey one step at a time.” Iand then, “Do you have any questions?” But a shocked and stunned The Cancer Resource Center is there for anyone affected by Hodges could only choke back tears. Her thoughts were jumbled. cancer, regardless of where they live or where they’re being treated. What was she supposed to do now? A team of advanced practice nurses, certified in oncology, offer Like most people new to cancer’s grip, she was terrified. Friends one-to-one support for patients and their families, as well as and family rushed to her side and embraced her with loving arms. information about different types of cancer, treatment options and And, she recalls, so did the compassionate team at the Vasek and helpful resources. All the services are free. Anna Maria Polak Breast Diagnostic Center at Torrance Memorial, The Cancer Resource Center receives funding in part from where her cancer was diagnosed. the Ambassador Program—Torrance Memorial’s annual giving The staff helped calm her mind and ease her nerves. They never wavered program. Members include physicians, community members and when it came to positivity and encouragement; and neither did Miriam. volunteers who, through their donations, support the Cancer Miriam Sleven, RN, is the cancer survivorship program coordinator Resource Center, oncology services, rehabilitation services and for the Cancer Resource Center at Torrance Memorial. As Hodges health education. For newly diagnosed cancer patients like Mary said her name, she smiled as if remembering a sweet, longtime friend. Hodges, the support is invaluable.
PATRONS | Summer 2015 22 AMBASSADOR’S CORNER
“I love, love, love Torrance Memorial,” she says. “From the friendship I formed with Miriam to every doctor and nurse who treated me, to the overall positive vibe there.”
“Through financial support from the help facilitate that for them. Often it’s helpful Ambassador Program, Mary’s experience with for patients and families to simply get some the nurse navigators and Cancer Resource perspective and reassurance that what they’re Center highlights the guidance and coordination feeling is completely normal.” of care she received during each phase of her For Sleven, being there for people during one of treatment,” says Judith Gassner, senior director of the most challenging times in their lives is a gift that development and principal gifts. she is grateful she’s able to give. “I went into nursing Hodges learned about the Cancer Resource to help people, and my role at the Cancer Resource Center through the Navigation Program at the Center is another way of doing that beyond taking Vasek and Maria Polak Breast Diagnostic Center. care of patients at the bedside. It’s humbling and There, each newly diagnosed patient is matched satisfying to be able to do what I do.” with her own nurse navigator—a specially trained It’s now been 2½ years since Hodges was told Cancer survivor Mary Hodges pays a follow-up visit to Miriam registered nurse who does everything from setting she had breast cancer. The disease is in remission, Slevens, RN. For Mary, the Cancer Resource Center provided up appointments with specialists to answering and Hodges says she is feeling “fantastic.” She still information and a shoulder to lean on. questions about treatments and side effects, to takes to heart much of the advice she got from serving as a liaison between the patient and their Sleven during her illness, including the frequent the team at Torrance Memorial who helped save team of physicians. reminder: “Be good to yourself.” it—not just physically but emotionally. Nurse navigators refer patients to the Cancer On the day of this interview, Hodges had “I love, love, love Torrance Memorial,” she says. Resource Center for additional support, which already been to her favorite Zumba class (she “From the friendship I formed with Miriam to often means they are offered another ear to goes to the gym every day) and had done some every doctor and nurse who treated me, to the listen or shoulder to lean on—invaluable for the volunteer work. In fact, volunteering has proven overall positive vibe there. One time I got a card newly diagnosed. There is much collaboration to be great medicine—Hodges says it made her in the mail from the nurses who took care of me and communication between the hospital and feel better to help others while she was sick, and during an overnight hospital stay. The card said, the Cancer Resource Center, which ensures that it gave her a sense of purpose during a time filled ‘Thanks for being such a good patient!’ She continues, “Honestly, who does that? It patient care is seamless and that their experience with many unknowns. • is as comfortable as possible. In fact, she has found volunteering so meaningful made me feel really special.” “We’re the patient’s advocate, and we also help that she hopes to pursue a new career in nonprofit people learn how to be their own advocate when work. “I’m always trying to help someone, because it comes to their treatment and care,” Sleven says. that gives me inspiration,” she says. For more information on the Ambassadors annual giving program, visit torrancememorial.org/giving. “We listen to the individual patient and help And speaking of inspiration, though she has them identify what their needs are, and then we moved on with her life, she will always treasure
The Hunt Cancer Institute’s Oncology Services Provide Caring, Compassionate Guidance to Patients and Families
“We serve the community, and the community serves us,” says provider as well as how to ask them) Miriam Sleven, RN, regarding the continuum of care that is top priority > Assistance with appointments and referrals for Torrance Memorial and its Cancer Resource Center. Sleven is > Information about support groups and other helpful resources and part of a team of specially trained oncology nurses at the Cancer services in the local community and online Resource Center, which serves as an extension of a patient’s health > Educational materials, including booklets, pamphlets and more care team once he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. All of the Cancer Resource Center’s services are provided free The Cancer Resource Center is there for patients (regardless of charge. “We can address any need a person may have related of where they live or where they’re treated), family members and to the disease, and we can point them in the direction of community caregivers every step along the path—from treatment to recovery to resources if it’s something we don’t offer at the Resource Center,” survivorship. Sleven says. Services provided include: She continues, “Dealing with cancer is overwhelming. Don’t be > Personal, one-on-one consultations to discuss anything related to afraid to lean on us.” the disease, from treatment options (including clinical trials) and symptom management to emotional wellbeing and beyond For more information about the Cancer Resource Center, > Coaching (for example, what questions to ask your health care visit torrancememorial.org or call 310-517-4665.
PATRONS | Summer 2015 23 ATRON PROFILES
“Quantitative” Reward in GIVING BACK
Vascular surgeon Amir Kaviani, MD, finds parallels in medicine and his passion for restoring cars.
WRITTEN BY COLLEEN FARRELL | PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL NEVEUX
When not suited up in scrubs, vascular and at a California hospital. Over the past decade, that inspired Dr. Kaviani to seek a quantitative endovascular surgeon Amir Kaviani, MD, can medicine has been rapidly moving away from way to say “thank you” to the medical center that often be found operating under the hood of one maximally invasive open surgery toward launched his career. Earlier this year, he made a of his classic Alfa Romeos. He fell in love with minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures. gift to name one of the Lundquist Tower’s third these cars as a child. Today, refurbishing them is A hybrid operating room features sophisticated floor Intensive Care Unit Visitor Lounges. one of his passions. systems for these types of procedures, while also “What’s unique about Torrance Memorial is “It’s my time to chill and escape. I love meeting the sterility and equipment standards the administration’s commitment to develop a resurrecting something that’s old and returning of a traditional operating room. This enables vision that’s based on the community’s needs, it to be something cool and functional again,” providers to perform high-risk, minimally invasive and then follow through to make the finances he says. procedures and switch to open surgery without work for that vision. It’s traditionally the other His view of his hobby parallels that of his moving the patient if a dire complication arises. way around—with the vision based on what other passion—his chosen specialty of medicine. The hybrid OR is used to perform a full range finances are available. This (latter type of ) Both involve repairing something to its former of endovascular services, including abdominal thinking pushes you away from the cutting edge condition with a “quantitative” result. aortic aneurysm repair. It’s also used for carotid and from what the community deserves,” Dr. “Compared to other specialties in medicine artery stenting, a procedure in which a tube or Kaviani says. “Most of the administrators and where a good outcome can be a subjective other device is used to expand the vital arteries employees grew up and live here in the South determination, repairing the circulation system that supply oxygenated blood to the head and Bay. They are a part of the community and view has very specific and objective criteria for neck, thereby reducing the risk of stroke. Torrance Memorial as an asset in which they success,” he says. Dr. Kaviani made good on his promise. share a vested interest and responsibility.” If one continues to probe Dr. Kaviani’s career During his visit to Torrance he also met with path and accomplishments for less quantitative Craig Leach. Their conversation sealed the deal grey areas, not many can be found. Torrance on his return to his home state. Leach expressed Memorial vascular surgeon and current chief his commitment to build the first hybrid medical officer John McNamara, MD, recalls operating room on the West Coast. first meeting Dr. Kaviani while the two were Dr. Kaviani made the move back to completing fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic California and joined the Association of South 10 years ago. Bay Surgeons. The timing enabled him the “He was a star vascular fellow,” Dr. McNamara opportunity to influence the design of Torrance says. He was very well organized and good with Memorial’s hybrid OR. Within six months of patients. He was definitely the whole package.” its 2007 opening, Torrance Memorial became When his fellowship ended, the Cleveland the busiest hospital for vascular surgery in Clinic wanted to keep Dr. Kaviani on staff, Southern California. but he was weighing a return to Southern Four years ago construction plans were set California to be closer to family. Dr. in motion for a new patient tower. Central to McNamara made Dr. Kaviani promise not its design elements would be an even more to sign any contracts until he paid a visit to advanced hybrid OR. At the Lundquist Tower’s the Association of South Bay Surgeons in opening in November 2014, the new hybrid OR Torrance, where Dr. McNamara practiced. paved the way for the medical center to become Something else made an impression on Dr. first in the South Bay to offer even more McNamara at the Cleveland Clinic. Upon his advanced procedures such as transcatheter aortic return, he told Torrance Memorial’s president valve replacement, known as TAVR. TAVR and CEO Craig Leach “I have seen the future, enables patients once considered inoperable due and we’re not the future. To be on the forefront, to complex medical conditions to undergo life- we really need a hybrid operating room.” extending heart valve replacement. The Lundquist Tower’s Hybrid OR serves as a daily reminder to Dr. Amir Kaviani of the fruits of avid community support. A hybrid operating room did not yet exist It was such “progressive thinking and action”
PATRONS | Summer 2015 24 ATRON PROFILES
Similar to his hobby of refurbishing Alfa Romeos, Dr. Amir Kaviani has a passion for restoring vascular function to his patients.
“Compared to some of the other specialties in medicine where a good outcome can be a subjective determination, repairing the circulation system has very specific and objective criteria for success.”
Another inspiration to Dr. Kaviani’s giving where he completed undergraduate studies with small donation adds up to make a significant spirit and also his career path was his father, Ali honors, Amir Kaviani attended Medical School impact. Torrance Memorial is a freestanding Kaviani, a pediatric surgeon who helped spearhead at Boston University. Following completion hospital and doesn’t need to check in with large fundraising efforts as a foundation board member of his residency in general surgery at Yale conglomerates that may not be in touch with the at Children’s Hospital in Orange County. Dr. University School of Medicine in New Haven, needs of our community to make its decisions. Ali Kaviani trained under future surgeon general Conn., he left for the Cleveland Clinic to pursue However, because of that, the financial backing C. Everett Koop at The Children’s Hospital in specialty training in vascular surgery. is not always as robust, so it’s always important Philadelphia in the mid-1960s. Ten years ago Amir met his wife, Nazanin. to maintain a fundraising spirit.” After completion of pediatric surgical Shortly after, the couple married. Together with As Dr. Kaviani goes to work each day in training, the senior Dr. Kaviani returned to his their 5-year-old daughter, Sophia, they enjoy the the hybrid OR, the Lundquist Tower serves native Iran, where Amir was born. Following South Bay lifestyle, which includes spending time as a constant reminder of the “tangible and the country’s 1979 revolution, the family moved with extended family and hiking in Palos Verdes. quantitative” results to which avid community back to the United States and planted roots in Among Dr. Kaviani’s current goals is to help support leads. “I feel so blessed for what this Newport Beach. raise awareness and understanding among fellow hospital has done for me and that we have such “My father was my role model because he physicians about the struggle hospitals face amid an asset as this facility here in our community,” always loved what he did, so I grew up believing a rapidly changing health care landscape. “Even he says. “We (Torrance Memorial) have always that I wanted to be a physician and later a the most profitable hospitals operate at a margin had the talents and culture to make a terrific surgeon,” Amir says. of 1% to 2%,” he says. “Many may think just a hospital. The Lundquist Tower shines a light After attending the University of Pennsylvania small donation won’t make difference, but each on that now.” •
PATRONS | Summer 2015 25 IN YOUR COMMUNITY Holiday Festival Gala Night Celebrates $73 Million in Gifts
Torrance Memorial’s premier fundraiser of the year, the Holiday the receipt of more than $73 million in gifts during the past year to Festival’s black-tie Gala, sold out in record time. Hundreds of guests benefit the hospital’s recently opened Melanie and Richard Lundquist enjoyed the event of the season, which supports the medical center Tower. The tabulations included a gift of $50 million from Melanie and and raises millions of dollars for the care of our community. Guests Richard Lundquist, the largest donation in the history of the hospital, enjoyed individual tree themes, lively auctions, gourmet dining, announced at the 2013 Holiday Festival. In total, Holiday Festival dancing to live music and a magical holiday atmosphere. 2014 raised more than $4.8 million, which includes sponsorships and During the Gala, president and CEO Craig Leach announced major gift announcements.
GERALD MARCIL, CAROL MARCIL, DON EVANS, CAMI EVANS, LEE HARV DANIELS, RUTH DANIELS, KIM BOWE, CURT BOWE MINSHULL, SANDII MINSHULL, ELLEN THEODORA, PAT THEODORA
CAROLYN SNYDER, BEV GEORGE PHIL PAVESI, CHRIS PAVESI LISA NAKKIM, ERIC NAKKIM, MD
JONATHAN CHUTE, THYRA ENDICOTT, MD, CHERYL WELCH, WADE WELCH KATE CRANE, BARBARA LURIE, MARK LURIE, MD, ROXANNE BALTER, BILL BALTER
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JEROME UNATIN, MD, MARY JO UNATIN, DR. TEI-FU, DR. OI-LIN CHEN PEGGIE REICH, GERRY REICH, MD DAVE KLEIN, SONG KLEIN
JOHN MCNAMARA, MD, ANNA MELLOR, MD, SUSAN CHAN, DAVID CHAN, MD SALLY EBERHARD ERIC MELLOR PATRICIA TURPANJIAN, GERALD TURPANJIAN
CHRISTY ABRAHAM, GRETCHEN THOMAS, HARLYNE NORRIS ANN ZIMMERMAN DAVID HAAS, MD, SUSAN HAAS
LOUISE KOCH, CAROLE HOFFMAN, GREG POPOVICH, ADRIANA POPOVICH MICHAEL WYMAN, MD, KATHY WYMAN, JUDY LEACH, CRAIG LEACH
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MILLION-DOLLAR DONORS – BACK: STEVEN MORIKAWA, RALPH SCRIBA, RENÉ SCRIBE, DR. TEI-FU CHEN, RICHARD LUNDQUIST, GERALD TURPANJIAN, JOHN KENNELLEY, WALTER ZANINO, JACKSON YANG, STEVAN CALVILLO, RALPH ALLMAN. FRONT: MARY MORIKAWA, PHYLLIS SCRIBE, DR. OI-LIN CHEN, PRISCILLA HUNT, MELANIE LUNDQUIST, THOMAS SIMKO, MD, LAURA SIMKO PATRICIA TURPANJIAN, HARLYNE NORRIS, JULIE YANG, BETH GRAZIADIO, SIGRID ALLMAN
BETH GRAZIADIO, ERIN HOFFMAN, LOUISE KOCH, RICHARD KRAUTHAMER, MD, KATHLEEN KRAUTHAMER, HEIDI HOFFMAN, MD MARC SCHENASI, RUTH DANIELS, HARV DANIELS, JOE HOHM, TERRY HOHM
STANLEY CHANG, MD, JOANNE CHANG, MICHAEL NEWMAN, MD, OREN ZAIDEL, MD, AARON HONG, MD MARSHALL VARON, JUDITH GASSNER, RUSS VARON, LAURA SCHENASI
IAN MACLEOD, MARILYN MACLEOD, RICHARD BRUNO, DANIEL HOVENSTINE, MD, THYRA STEVE LOPES, RICK KLINE ENDICOTT, MD, GREG GEIGER, JONATHAN CHUTE
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JACK BAKER, CINDY HARVEY, AYNE BAKER, RICH HARVEY JACKSON YANG, JULIE YANG, CRAIG LEACH, SERENA NGAN
LAURA SCHENASI, BETH GRAZIADIO BILL COLLIER, MEI COLLIER MELANIE LUNDQUIST, RICHARD LUNDQUIST
LUMINARIES PAM WOO, PEGGY MASUTANI AND DEBBIE UBA WITH LISA RICHARD LUNDQUIST, MARK LURIE, MD EMMANUEL DAVID, OFELIA DAVID TAKATA (SECOND FROM LEFT)
ROXANNE ELLISON, BRUCE ELLISON, GENE NAFTULIN, MD, KAREN NAFTULIN THE CHEN FAMILY
PATRONS | Summer 2015 29 IN YOUR COMMUNITY Holiday Festival Fashion Show Showcases A-List Designs
Las Amigas volunteers kicked off the 31st annual Holiday Festival with the sophisticated Festival Fashions event, which drew a sold-out crowd. The runway show featured creations by Edwards-Lowell Furs Beverly Hills and designer Margi Kent, whose designs are worn by A-list Hollywood and music personalities from Meryl Streep to Stevie Nicks. The week of family activities is supported by hundreds of commu- nity volunteers who work throughout the year to make the event a success.
LUAN SMITH, AMANDA ZAUMEYER, NICOLE PAGEL, NINA TARNAY, CARRIE SCOTT, CARRE PORTER, JILL LAMKIN, KIM MARTIN
BACK: BEA MANTICO AND PAT CARLSON WITH MEMBERS OF TORRANCE MEMORIAL’S PET VISITATION PROGRAM. FRONT: MICHELLE RAND, CELESTE RANDI DAUCHOT, CAROLINE PERRY, ALLISON MAYER CRANDELL, KATHARINE CRAWLEY
FREDDIE BENSON, CHRISTINA JESPERSON, SUSAN HAAS SONG KLEIN, JUDITH GASSNER, ANN O’BRIEN, COLLEEN FARRELL
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SIGRID ALLMAN, MADELINE SCHENASI, DEBBI ALLMAN, LAURA SCHENASI
CAROLYN SNYDER, SALLY EBERHARD
HANNE EKBERG, DARCI BELL-HOOVER, SONG KLEIN, KRISTIN KUDRAVE HEATHER KLINE, RANDI DAUCHOT, SANDY VANDENBERGE
GINNY ROMERO, MICHELLE RAND, MYLES, CELESTE CRANDALL SANDY BARRETT, RIKA TANOUS, CINDY PERCZ, GUEST, PAM BRANAM
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Building Momentum
YPPA was established with the purpose of bringing together young physicians and successful professionals in the South Bay community to engage in dynamic social gatherings that allow for personal and professional networking, while increasing aware- ness of and support for Torrance Memorial. For more information call 310-517-4708 or visit TorranceMemorial.org/YPPA.
YPPA and Ambassadors Ring in the Holidays
YPPA and Ambassadors met under the big white tent for a private, THE 2015 YPPA COMMITTEE: ALEX SHEN, MD, COLLEEN FARRELL, STANLEY CHANG, MD, members-only reception during Holiday Festival 2014. Guests min- NICK ARQUETTE, NADINE BOBIT, JAMIE MCKINNELL, MD, MELISSA MCWILLIAMS, HEIDI HOFFMAN, MD, SONG CHO KLEIN, CARI CORBALIS, ANGELA PARK SHELDON gled and enjoyed musical entertainment while taking in the sights of the more than 30 themed, decorated trees on display.
NICK ARQUETTE, CHARLOTTE ARQUETTE, CHERYL CONNORS, STEPHEN CONNORS, WADE MEGAN ARQUETTE, PETER LUJAN, TERRI NISHIMOTO, MD, SCOTT DONNELLY WELBY-ZAJEC SONG KLEIN, HEIDI HOFFMAN, MD, COLLEEN FARRELL
JOHN MCNAMARA, MD, LISA HUMPHREYS, MD, CHIRAG PATEL, MD, DAVID BRAY, MD, GWENN NORCROSS, BETH EICHEL, JUDITH GASSNER, BERKLEY EICHEL, MD, JOY MOE GELBART, PHD DO, TIM NORCROSS, DO COLMAN, MD, MARC COLMAN, MD
PATRONS | Summer 2015 32 IN YOUR COMMUNITY Torrance Memorial Moves into the Lundquist Tower
Torrance Memorial Medical Center opened its new Lundquist Tower on November 16, 2014, to serve a growing community. The meticulously planned move occurred in one day and ahead of schedule. More than 150 patients smoothly transitioned to all private rooms. The 390,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art patient tower features the latest medical technologies, 256 private rooms and 18 surgical and interventional treatment rooms, including the South JACQUELINE MARSHALL PLAYS A CONCERT GRAND HARP TO GREET PATIENTS AS THEY Bay’s first hybrid operating room. ARE MOVED INTO THE NEW LUNDQUIST TOWER.
STAFF CELEBRATES MOVING THE LAST OF 162 MICHELLE KIM TAKES A RIDE WITH PATIENTS TO THE NEW LUNDQUIST TOWER. HER SON, PATIENT JACOB QUAN, TO TO EASILY IDENTIFY TEAMS, STAFF WORE COLOR-COORDINATED MORE THAN 1,000 STAFF MEMBERS HELPED TO HIS NEW ROOM. SHIRTS BASED ON THEIR JOB ON MOVE DAY. FACILITATE THE MOVE.
LISA HUMPHREYS, MD, INTERNAL STAFF MOVE A PATIENT DOWN ONE MEDICINE, CELEBRATES THE DAY WITH OF THE CORRIDORS CONNECTING CRAIG LEACH, PRESIDENT AND CEO, JOKES WITH A FELLOW TORRANCE MEMORIAL THE EXISTING HOSPITAL TO THE THE LATE STAN ZISLIS AS STAFF PREPARED HIM EMPLOYEE. NEW LUNDQUIST TOWER. TO BECOME THE FIRST PATIENT TO MOVE.
SARA BADAWI AND JEFF AGNER MONITOR JOHN MCNAMARA, MD, CHIEF AND ASSIST IN ORCHESTRATING THE STAFF CAREFULLY PREPARE TO MOVE THEIR UNIT. MEDICAL OFFICER, GETS SUITED UP. TRANSITION.
PATRONS | Summer 2015 33 IN YOUR COMMUNITY YPPA Physician Hosts Recruitment Event for Prospective Members
This spring, Heidi Hoffman, MD, radiology, hosted an intimate salon event at her home in the Valmonte area of Palos Verdes Estates to introduce prospective members to the orga- nization. During the event several physicians GREG BECKER AND TIFFANY BECKER, MD JOE SPIERER, HEIDI HOFFMAN, MD, BEN ARCHER and professional members spoke about the latest developments at Torrance Memorial and why they believe YPPA is an organization worthy of support.
ALEX SHEN, MD, ALLYSON SHEN, MADELINE SCHENASI, LORI BALDWIN, AMIR KAVIANI, MD, NAZANIN KAVIANI, SHANE ANDREWS, CHRIS ANDREWS DAVE BALDWIN, VAL ADLAM ALEX ELMINOUFI
YPPA’s Cup Runneth Over at 2nd Annual Beer Tasting
More than 100 people gathered in the early spring to sample some the South Bay’s finest locally brewed craft beer at YPPA’s second annual beer-tasting event at King Harbor Brewing Company. In addition to beer sampling, guests heard from committee members Nick Arquette and Jamie McKinnell, MD, about up- coming events planned for the year.
HUGO HOOL, MD, STANLEY CHANG, MD, JOANNE CHANG, AMARPREET BRAR, MD, HEIDI HOFFMAN, MD, JAMIE ANGELA PARK SHELDON, DAVID WALLIS, MD, MCKINNELL, MD KERRY WALLIS
CARI CORBALIS, BRIAN MIURA, MD, COLLEEN FARRELL, SYDON PETER WEINSTEIN, MD, TRACY BERCU, MD, ARROYO, DDS, DANIELLE BOUJIKIAN, STANLEY CHANG, MD TERRI WELBY-ZAJEC, ALEX SHEN, MD KERI ZICKUHR, MD, ANN WU AND GUEST
PATRONS | Summer 2015 34 IN YOUR COMMUNITY YPPA Recognizes Staff Who Go Above and Beyond
YPPA recently began sponsoring two awards that are presented Excerpts from a letter by a family member nominating Lisa Palm- monthly to exceptional Torrance Memorial employees. The DAISY Alkadis, RN, for the DAISY Award: Award recognizes extraordinary registered nurses who have created Dear Torrance Memorial: a remarkable patient experience by demonstrating excellence through My daughter has been hospitalized over eight times with asthma their clinical expertise and compassionate care. YPPA stepped up that turns into pneumonia. She is 3 years old. The compassion that to continue sponsorship of this award following the passing of Ginny I always receive from Torrance Memorial is stellar. Lisa was knowl- Olney, RN, who sponsored it for many years. “The Reason Is You” edgeable, and I trusted her totally. My daughter could barely breathe, recognition honors extraordinary persons in any job classification who with oxygen of 86%. I know this is more than a profession; it’s her create a remarkable customer experience by demonstrating excel- passion, and it shows. lence through their extraordinary and compassionate communication, behavior or teamwork.
YPPA board members Stanley Chang, MD, (second from left), Heidi Hoffman, MD, (third from left) and Cari Corbalis (fifth from left) gather with Torrance Memorial managers to honor Anthony George, desktop support, who was recently honored Melissa McWilliams, YPPA board member, Lisa Palm-Alkadis, RN, DAISY Award honoree, Laura with “The Reason Is You” recognition. Schenasi, Foundation, and Alex Shen, MD, YPPA board member.
DAISY Award Founders Dedicate Healer’s Touch Statue Bonnie Barnes, co-founder of the DAISY Foundation, Heidi Hoffman, MD, Nadine Bobit, Carrie Corbalis. Bonnie shares the story of how the organization came to As part of the National Nurses Week Barnes, Mark Barnes, Madeline Schenasi, Laura Schenasi fruition prior to the unveiling. celebration, Torrance Memorial dedicated the Healer’s Touch statue as a tribute to the nurses of Torrance Memorial. Nurses who receive the DAISY Award receive a miniature version of the statue when they are honored. Mark and Bonnie Barnes, the co-founders of the DAISY Foundation, were on hand as the statue was unveiled in the Torrance Memorial Auxiliary Healing Garden. During the ceremony they shared their Auxiliary president Beth Zager and past president Gail Long Past DAISY Award recipients with DAISY son’s story—their inspiration for founding the unveil the Healers Touch statue. Foundation co-founders Bonnie and Mark Barnes. organization. In 1999 at the age of 33, Patrick Barnes awoke one morning with symptoms of an autoimmune disease after surviving Hodgkins disease twice. After eight weeks of hospitalization, Patrick passed away. It was the extraordinary care he received by nurs- Torrance Memorial’s Versant RNs gather around es in the hospital that prompted the Barnes the Healer’s Touch statue. family to form the organization as a way to The Versant program is a comprehensive education say “Thank-you for the gifts nurses give their and training system patients and families every day, just as we had designed to transition newly graduated RNs from experienced.” Since then the award has been new graduates to safe, adopted by health care facilities all over the competent and confident professionals. United States and beyond.
PATRONS | Summer 2015 35 IN YOUR COMMUNITY 29th Annual Golf Tournament Swings in Funds
An early spring 29th annual Torrance Memorial Golf Tournament proved to be another sell-out success. Funds raised from the April 6 tournament will help fulfill the overall fundraising goal for the Lundquist Tower, which opened late last year. After a day of golf, participants en- joyed a cocktail reception, dinner, silent auction and awards banquet. City National Bank once again served as the tournament sponsor. Don Douthwright served as tournament chair. The late George L. Graziadio, Jr., was named honorary chair.
COLLEEN TELES, CATHY SIEGEL, JULIE MAKRYGIANNIS, PEGGY MASUTANI DAVID BUXTON, STEVE MILLER, STEVE JONES
DANIELLE BOUJIKIAN, KAREN RANDAZZO, SANDY CHRIS ADLAM, GENE MATSUDA, VANDENBERGE, JILL GOLDEN ROBERT RUIZ, GREG LAETSCH TODD POWLEY, CARLOS BOTANA
JERRY KOZAR, MD, STANLEY CHANG, MD, CRAIG LEACH, DON DOUTHWRIGHT, SCOTT DAVIS, DAVE KLEIN, HARV DANIELS, MIKE MARK PFEIL, MARK ROUSE BRETT DILLENBERG PHILBIN, FOREST RIOPELLE
PATRONS | Summer 2015 36 IN YOUR COMMUNITY
GREG HALVORSEN AND DEREK PETRAK, BRIAN MATTEWS, ELAINE GEE, KELLI PIKEN, MICHAEL WATTS CRAIG LEACH UNI MAYESH MARC SCHENASI, LAURA SCHENASI
FRONT: TINA LUALLEN, MELLISSA SANDY VANDENBERGE, DON MCWILLIAMS, SONG KLEIN. BACK: WILLIAM TARNG, MD, ALEX SHEN, MD, DOUTHWRIGHT, CRAIG LEACH LORAINE SCRIBA, RALPH SCRIBA COLLEEN FARRELL, JUDITH GASSNER. RICHARD BUTLIG, MD, NHAT TRAN, MD
CARI CORBALIS, MARK ROUSE, SONG KLEIN, JUDITH STEVE MATHISON, RICK ROUNSAVELLE, DDS, JUDITH GASSNER, GASSNER, DANIELLE BOUJIKIAN, SCOTT ROUSE ALEX SHEN, MD, LAURA SCHENASI
MADELINE JORDAN, CYNTHIA WILLIAMS, MD, DEBBIE CELESTE CRANDELL, JEAN O’DELL, LEONA CARRINGTON, ROBERT RUIZ, CHRIS ADLAM, CHRIS DELGADO DINSMORE, EDITH ANDREW GINNY FRAZIER, DAROL DRAGGOO, BETTY BROUGHTON
PATRONS | Summer 2015 37 Torrance Memorial Would Like to GIVE SPECIAL THANKS to Our Many Supporters
GIFTS FROM SEPTEMBER 2014 TO FEBRUARY 2015
$2,000,000 $50,000 - $99,999 Beverly and Howard Sachar BCM Boehling Construction Melanie and Richard Lundquist Ty and Nadine Bobit Sandra Sanders Management. Inc. Ofelia and Emmanuel David Bharti Sheth Karen Blain Dottie and Larry Delpit Ellen and Pat Theodora Ann and David Buxton $1,000,000 + Torrance Memorial Medical Staff Alida and Stevan Calvillo American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Lisa Humphreys, M.D. and John Tom Turner Chevron U.S.A. The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. P. McNamara, M.D. Liz and Rich Umbrell Nancy Combs Norris Foundation Jeffrey Neu Jim DeFlavio Jackson and Julie Yang Torrance Memorial Radiology Group - Donny Baek, M.D., $15,000 - $24,999 Karla Burns and Brett Dillenberg Kimberly and David Stone, Ayne and Jack Baker Dr. Thyra J. Endicott and Rev. $600,000 + M.D., Kathleen and Richard Sandy and Thomas Cobb Jonathan Chute Drs. Tei-Fu Chen and Krauthamer, M.D., Erin and The Burt and Diana Cutler Family Albert Grabb, M.D. Oi-Lin Chen Heidi Hoffman, M.D., Fay and Foundation Eve and Rick Higgins UniHealth Foundation Mitchell Sklar, M.D., Hsin- Ruth and Harv Daniels Joanne Hoffman Yi Lee, M.D. and George So, The Dodson Foundation, Inc. Ronna and Robert Katz $300,000 + M.D., Karen and Mitchell Darla Valliant and Jack Feldman Keesal, Young & Logan Elaine and Ron Florance Parver, M.D., Keith and Jackie and Greg Geiger Kay and William E. Kim, M.D. Henry L. Guenther Foundation Amanda Murphy, M.D., Keenan Healthcare Kinecta Federal Credit Union Donald and Priscilla Hunt Rachel Knopoff, M.D., Alicia Miñana and Song and David Klein Albert Grabb, M.D. Robert Lovelace Kathleen and Richard Susan and Richard Walker McCarthy Building Companies Krauthamer, M.D. $150,000 + Patti and Thomas LaGrelius, M.D. Michele and Robert Christensen Ann and Gary Zimmerman Doris and Gregory Morton Barbara Demming Lurie and Roxanne and Bruce Ellison Nancy and Michael Rouse Mark Lurie, M.D. Sam and Rose Feng Sam and Monica Sim $25,000 - $49,999 Kak and David McKinnie Greta and Mike Jarvis Kevan J. Steffey Sigrid and Ralph Allman Medline Industries Inc. Amir Kaviani, M.D. Jan and Ian Teague Megan and Andrew Bark Anna B. Mellor, M.D. Janice L. Kellogg Gerald and Patricia Turpanjian Barbara and David Bentley Ljepa and Vel Miletich Carol and Karl McMillen Russell Varon Robert DeSantis Jacquelyne and Steven G. Miller Alfredo and Beatrice Sheng Employee Ambassador Program Lee and Sandii Minshull Judith and Sherrill Sipes Nicole and Jonathan Hirshberg $10,000 - $14,999 Murray Company Torrance Memorial Auxiliary Brandie and Roy Kaneshiro Khrystyna Pavlova and Riad Lisa and Charles Noski Pat and Rich Lucy Adoumie, M.D. Drs. Thomas and Tricia Paulsen $100,000 - $149,999 Marilyn and Ian MacLeod COR Healthcare Pat Sacks, M.D. and Gerald Bronstein Marcil Family Foundation Medical Associates Harvey Kushner Billee and John Gogian Marybeth and Roy Martinez Krissie and Scott Douglas Allyson and Alexander Joelene and Bill Mertz Oarsmen Foundation Katie Fulmer J. Shen, M.D. Owens & Minor Distribution Inc. Lorraine and Lee Ouye George and Reva Graziadio Laura and Tom Simko, M.D. Loraine and Ralph Scriba Kathleen and Buddy Parks Foundation Fay and Mitchell Sklar, M.D. Jan and Mike Philbin HealthCare Partners Carolyn Snyder Carole Hoffman Hsin-Yi Lee, M.D. and Erin and Heidi Hoffman, M.D. George So, M.D. Terry and Joseph Hohm Debra and Gerald Soldner Rachel Knopoff, M.D. South Bay Gastroenterology Audrey Reynolds-Lowman and Medical Group Frank Lowman Kimberly and David Stone, M.D. Torrance Emergency Physicians Michele and Tim Stratton Cathi and R. Michael M. Wyman, M.D. Frances and Stanley Zee $2,500 - $4,999 Anesthesia Medical Group, Inc. Peggy and Clifford Berwald $5,000 - $9,999 Ashima and Amarpreet Brar Christy and Jay Abraham John Bucher Sandy and Tim Armour Robin Camrin Association of South City National Bank Bay Surgeons Kathleen D. Crane and Donny Baek, M.D. The Honorable Milan D. Smith THE BEUTLER AND CHEN FAMILIES Jennifer and Brad Baker
PATRONS | Summer 2015 38 Digestive Care Consultants Ludmilla and Ronald Buss Helaine and Steve Lopes Michelle Traylor Medical Group Zan and Linda Calhoun Lorrie Tuccinardi Shiela and Mark Tsujimoto Marcia and James Ding Terri Cammarano Family Foundation Marie Joelle and Sally and Mike Eberhard Ann and Jim Carley Los Angeles Biomedical Jerome Unatin, M.D. EMCOR Service/Mesa Elena E. Castillo Research Institute Unified Care Services Energy Systems Joanne and Stanley Chang, M.D. Karen and Nelman C. Low M.D. Marshall Varon Jeannine and Dennis Frandsen Bryan Chang, M.D. James McKinnell, M.D. Voya Financial Melanie H. Friedlander, M.D. Kate and Dave Cocke Drs. Sunny and Ron Melendez Joyce Walker Giving Tree Program Mei and Bill Collier Catherine and Linwood Melton Susan and William Weintraub Susan and David Haas Roger Conde Fifi and Sam Menzelos Susan and Wade P. Welch Laurie and Greg G. Halvorsen Janie Connors Mercer Human Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC HMC Group Francine and Phillip Cook Resources Consulting Alissa and Robert Wilson HUB International of California Coretek Services Lura Meyer Monica and Peter C. S. Wong Robert Kraemer Crosswind Capital, Inc. MidAmerica Administrative Harry H. Yoshikawa Judy and Craig Leach Cymetrix & Retirement Charlotte and Russ Lesser Robert D. Daniels Brian Miura, M.D. $500 - $999 Lomita Post Acute Care David J. Dewenter Diane and Davis D. Moore E.A. Abrokwa Miles & Kelley Construction Co. Ujjwala S. Dheeriya, M.D. Kim and Jim Morasco Nancy Agustin Susan and Ralph Moore Julie and Michael Di Lustro Morgan Stanley Smith Barney American/California Financial Morrow-Meadows Corporation Susan Dilamarter Joanne and Marc Moser Services, Inc. Keith and Amanda Murphy, M.D. Debbie and Stephen Patricia and Larry Murphy Anthem Blue Cross Lisa and Eric Nakkim, M.D. Dinsmore, M.D. Nixon Peabody LLP Arch Reinsurance Company Karen and Mitchell Parver, M.D. Scott Donnelly Drs. Gwenne and Benjamin Archer Payden & Rygel Suzann and Donald Douthwright Timothy Norcross Dr. Jody B. Aronson and Sean Smith Beth and Berkley S. Eichel John Norin Dr. Marc Rosenthal Sodexo Gary and Alex Elminoufi Robin and Norman Jeanne and Fikret South Bay Orthopaedic Specialists Stephanie Enright, CFP M. Panitch, M.D. I. Atamdede, M.D. Medical Center Express Scripts Lore and Marvin Patrick Marcia and Lawrence South Bay Plastic Surgeons Judith Gassner Drs. Elizabeth and Joy Paul N. August, M.D. Gina Sulmeyer, M.D. Robert W. Gates Peninsula Medical Michele and William Helen and Pasquale Theodora Christine and Robert Gaudenti Management Services K. Averill, M.D. Marta and Mike Thomas Deborah and Morris Gelbart, Ph.D. Teresa Phillips Veronica Avila Torrance Pathology Group/ Vjera Glusac Piazza Donnelly & Marlette, LLP Georgette and Al Avoian Torrance Memorial Medical Ctr. Griswold & Griswold Insurance Janice and Joseph Pulici Lorri D. Bailey Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc Shanna and Jack Hall Pedro Ramirez Patricia Baker Cynthia Williams, M.D. and Donna Marie and Eugene Hardin Michelle and David Rand, M.D. Sara Balough Chris Delgado Patricia and David Hempel Kathy and Larry Rausch Cecilia Banania Kay and Dwight Yamada Heritage Rehabilitation Center Robin L. Reppert Daniel Bauman Mr. and Mrs. Chih-Ming Ho Carlene Ringer B-E Spear Enterprises II Inc. $1,000 - $2,499 Daniel Hovenstine, M.D. Ellen and Mike Rosenberg Beach Cities Lodge No. 753, 24 Hr. HomeCare, LLC Lesley and Colin Hull Drs. Kirsten Wagner and F & AM 2H Construction Internal Medicine of Nephrology Richard Rounsavelle Tracy E. Bercu, M.D. Valerie and Chris Adlam Medical Group, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Salisbury CPC Kim and Curt Bowe AD/S Companies Audrey Johnson Drs. Carmen and Gordon Schaye Beth and David Bower Cary Allison Katherine and Kirk Johnson Laura and Marc Schenasi Srikanth and Renuka Susan Arbour Judy and Parnelli Jones Connie and Richard Senner R. Boyapalli, M.D. Anthony M. Arellano-Kruse, M.D. Debby and Russell Kelley Patti and Rich Severa Marcella Boyd, R.N. Karen Ashton Vince Kelly Julie and Nick J. Silvino, M.D. Kathryn Braasch Kathleen and Randy Avakian Roberta Kelly Karen and Richard Sonner, M.D. Mary Bradfield-Smith Lori and David Baldwin Lucy and Byron Kimball Robert Stephenson Walter S. Brannan, M.D. Burt E. Belzer Heather and Rick Kline Rollin and Pauline Sturgeon David A. Bray Jr., M.D. Sunny and Jonathan Beutler Arlene and Michael Klosk Aileen M. Takahashi, M.D. Maureen Brigante Stephanie and Brian Bezner kpff Consulting Engineers Larry Tallman Maeola Brown Jeanie and Don Blum Sherry and Ian Kramer, M.D. Deborah and Tom J. Thomas Elena and Larry Bruns Brigante, Cameron, Kathleen and Richard Torrance Memorial Neonatology Alexandra Bujor, M.D. Watters & Strong Krauthamer, M.D. Torrance Orthopedic & Sports Nancy Burke-Barr Trudy Brown Jessica and Tonny Meng-Che Lee Medicine Group Agnes Butardo Lloyd Brown Roman Litwinski, M.D. Travelers c/a Architects
PATRONS | Summer 2015 39 Torrance Memorial Would Like to GIVE SPECIAL THANKS to Our Many Supporters
Dayla and John Cabeza de Vaca Yumi and Karl Fukunaga, M.D. David and Linda Lillington Catherine and Jack Sarcona, Jr. Blanca Cabrera Angela and Dean Furkioti, D.D.S. Eliwyn and Russell T. Liptzin Marge and John Schugt, M.D. California Resources Corporation Theresa and Jan Gable Andy Livian Elaine and David J. Scott, M.D. California Retirement Mary Giordano Susan and Peter Lorman, M.D. Phyllis and René Scribe Advisors Group Debra and Damien Goldberg Monica Lowrey LaDonna Joe Shea Anita Canfield Stephanie Goodman Fernando Magdaleno Julie Sim, M.D. Capitol Strategies Group, Inc. Teresa Gordon Cindy Manson Mae and Deren Sinkowitz, M.D. Zoanne and Dave Carney Gale Gould Wei Q. Mao Roya and Hicham Siouty, M.D. Susan and David Chan, M.D. Cathryn and Richard Gregory Joan Mastick Shahinaz E. Soliman, M.D. Anita and William W. Chang GSRT&K Mary and David Matson South Bay Alumnae of Alph Phi Naiwei Chang Rose Hadley Meg McCormick South Bay Urology Med Group Maria and Kevin Chapman Harbor Care Center Laura and Donald McIntire Joseph Spierer Julie Chen Eric J. Harris, Esq. Elaine McRae Doris and Stewart Steckel Herbert Clarkson Tim Hersey Maria Mendoza Michael R. Steele Donna Clervi Charmaine Hogarth MHP Structural Engineers Jennifer Stewart Kathy and Paul Cohen J. Brandon Hohm Caro and John Miguelez Lynda A. Stoodley Cheryl and Stephen Connors Drs. Kalpana and Hugo Hool Rene Miller Cammie Strong Christian Cordoba Sharm and Andrew Marian and James P. Mills Nani and Elliot Sumi, M.D. Pamela Crane Horodner, M.D. Minuteman Press Mary Sun, M.D. Jasminka M. Criley, M.D. Barbara Ignacio Roxanne and Ramin Stephanie L. Tang, D.O. Phyllis and Donald M. Culler Carolyn Y. Ito Mirhashemi, M.D. Sherrill Tanibata Drs. Natalia Prada and Sandra and Karl F. Jackson Deana and Richard Montgomery The Remedy Pharm Joshua Davidson Davey Johnson Patrick Moore Mark Thomas Maureen Dearden Janet and Mike Johnson Vimal K. Murthy, M.D. Tormed Women’s Medical Group Parin Demel Rena Johnson NAA Inc. Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation Cynthia and Steven Dennis Gabor P. Kalman Karen and Gene Naftulin, M.D. Michelle Nguyen and Raj Dhami Mona and Derrick Kawamoto Tamiko Nakama Nhat Tran, M.D. Juan Diaz Daniel Kelley Kera T. Nakasone Tran Medical, Inc. Alice Diego-Malit, M.D. Kathy Kellogg-Johnson Farhad B. Nowzari, M.D. Tranan Management Corporation Mary R. Doost, M.D. Carrie and Dennis Kikuno Diane and Stephen Nuccion, M.D. Shelly Trites Patricia A. Drew Rev. James Kim Una O’Brien, R.N. Dr. and Mrs. Peter C. Tseng, M.D. Anna Eakins Maria Koegel Young Oh Stuart Tsujimoto, CFP Blake Edwards Anne Laity Ronald Padilla U.S. Air Tool Co. Josephine Espejo Bonny and Albert Lam Maureen and Mario Palladini Kazuaki Uemura, Esq. Mary E. Espinoza Patricia and Steve D. Lantz Chris and Phil Pavesi Urology Institute of the South Bay Meg McCormick and Michael Erlinda Lara Howard Pfahler Sandy VandenBerge Falvey, M.D. Douglas D. Laurin Dolly and Bang Pham, M.D. Margarite Waite Rachael Ferraro, D.O. George Lee Kelli and Edward Piken, M.D. Sandra and Eric Wang Regina and Dan Finnegan Susan Legaspi Prestige Care Physician, Ind. Patrick Wecker Lisa A. Fisher, M.D. Patricia Leonard Linda and Frederick Pullen Leona Wesley Peggy and Daniel Fisher Barbara and Barry LeQuire Susan Quenga Janet Westergaard Mary J. Ford Timothy F. Lesser, M.D. Gallena L. Quinalty Reba Mae Westreicher Roy C. Fu, M.D. Cresencia T. Libeta Karen and Mike Randazzo Maria White Janice and George Rasmussen Robyn and Scott Wilkes Bernadette and Gus Reid Phyllis and Arthur L. Wisot Dean Reuter Rae and Arnie Wolfson Sophie and Guido Rietdyk Word & Brown Cristin H. Rigg Alice Young Adriana and Sam Rodriguez Terri L. Zajec Ginger and Larry Romero Mir Ramin Roohipour, M.D. $250 - $499 Michelle and Gregory Rosen Susan and Bob Abelson, Ph.D Faith and Scott Rouse Damira and Milo Bacic Lynn and Dirk Ruffin, M.D. Roxane R. Bakerjian Amber Rugenstein Debra and Manuel Banderas Terry Runzler Allene J. Bloom Adele Ruxton Marcia and Ken Boehling Lydia and Stan Salas Mimi Brody Mary Ann Sanchez SHERRY KRAMER, IAN KRAMER, MD Beth Burkhalter
PATRONS | Summer 2015 40 Lida Asgari Lucille Brown Heidi Ashcraft Julie Brown Jose Albert Rey Asis Donna and James Bunn Heidi Assigal Joy Burkhardt Jamie Atkinson Heather and Glenn Burr Susan Atlas Heather Burt Sheryl Au Dinah Cabalatungan Joanne Austin Norma Cabas Ralph Avakian Felicidad Cabuena Sara Avakian Barbara Callen June Bacon Helen and George Camero Gwendolyn Bailey Cameron & Associates Cynthia Baker Loreta Camiling Patricia Baldivia William Campbell Bali Construction, Inc. Lodel Caplan Lisa Bargar Pat and Dick Carlson DEBBIE BANDERAS, MANNY BANDERAS Gayle Barney Debbie Carlton Sandra Barrett Valerie Carrier Diane F. Bartz Nancy Carter Chelsea and Jonathan Chen Richard Smisek Danute Basiulis Elaine and Albert Castillon, Jr. Shirley Cooper Joy and Kevin Theodora Margaret and Morton Bauchman Eugene and Karis Cavecche Silvia and Juan S. Corredor, M.D. Terri Wagner Cammarano Denise Bauer Angela Chan Achara and Thomas Carolin Keith Wade and Bob Wade Irene Bayan Olivia Chan P. Cowell, M.D. Kerry and David Wallis, M.D. Nancy and Robert Beck Ming Chang Joanne and Al D’Amico Sheri and Harry Williams Julie and Brian Beckman Kathleen and Charles Chao Carol Ecklund and Wayne Jepson Donna and Albert Worch Below Cost Closeouts Melba Chatman Brent Enright Andrea and Michael Zislis Susan Bench Martha Chellew Debbie and Chuck Eyberg Melissa Benoit Katie and Reuben Chen Virginia Frazier $100 - $249 Frederica and Victor Benson Cristina Chen Judy and Peter Frederiksen Maria and Rodie Abejero Bentley Management Group, LLC Changrong Cheng Friday Nite Live Kathy Abrams Ed Bernardo Eleonora Chevalier Geri-Care II, Inc. Jeanette and Jerry Adams Douglas W. Bernhagen Jyu Hwa Chiang Grace and Louis Giovannetti Susie Adams Anthony Berry Heidi and Hae Son Chong James P. Haire Marti Adler Patricia Rowe, M.D. and Jeanne and Albert Chou Home Medix Pari Afzali Mr. Howard Bessen Herminia Chua Julie and Nick Hulse Eric Aguirre Dr. Raj and Christine Bhagat Sallie and Thom Cintron Alfie J. Ignacio Jason W. Ahn Betsy and Jerry Biggins Diane Ciszek Elaine B. Jerome Tomoko Akazawa Anthony and Margery Bilas Denice Clement Jayashree and Vinod Jivrajka, M.D. Michele and Steve Alarcon Body Suite Massage & Facial Louise and David Clinton Richard Kellogg Bibi Ali Lee Bogan Michele G. Cohen Wendy Klarik All Health & Beauty USA Maral Bolsajian Hand Cynthia Cohen Patricia Kromka Gail and Douglas Allen and Brian Hand Paige Connolly June Leach Ellen Allen-Wainwright Lance Bommelje Simon G. Contreras Susan Liebson Debbi and Bryan Allman JoAnn and Lawrence Booth Marguerite and Robert Cooper Gail and Rick Long John E. Alter Maricela Bordenave Debbi Cordano Maricarmen Luhrsen, R.N. Mei and Kent Amano Bjorn Borgen Coral Cortez Crystal MacDonell Arthur M. Amasaki Ruth V. Borges Danielle Cosgrove Theresa McElhone Sharon and Charles R. Amos Borrowed Bling Dianne Cota Frances McKindsey, M.D. Laurie and Keith Anderson Roxan Bottlewala Lynda Cowan Karen Murray Wayne Andrews Veann and Tracy Bracken Marcia Creighton Serena and John Ngan Vanina and Ruiz Angeloni Susan and Ron Brady Marcia A. Cribbs Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ochi Jaime and Lourdes Antonio Pam and Larry Branam Charlotte Crocker David Parker Oliva Arcela Joan Edelmann and Irwin Brand Anne Crofut-Rhilinger Jacqueline Parker Carol and Bert Argo Stella Bray Carolyn Cruz Paty Pearce Paula Arico Richard Brazier Rebecca Cumins Myra and Lee Perlman Cresencia Armamento Nancy Brennan Kristin Curren Carol and Darryl Rippstein Larry Armendariz Pat and Richard Brienzo Linda Currie Betty Rothstein Judy A. Armstrong Susan Brooks Lynn Cutter Michael Salvay Judy Arnold Julie and Mark Brown Ittie and Warren D. Cutting Mary and Peter Shackle Maria Arteaga Jo Ann Brown Jeanette Cutuli
PATRONS | Summer 2015 41 Torrance Memorial Would Like to GIVE SPECIAL THANKS to Our Many Supporters
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PATRONS | Summer 2015 42 Nancy and Bob Kritzler Reba and Gustav Kroesen Julie A. Krueger Cassandra Krutsinger Kristen Kudrave John Kumashiro Wen and William Kuo Lin Lee and Chin Hsien Kuo Isamu Kurahashi Kusar Court Reporters & Legal Services Lisa Lahr Anne Lam Jill Lamkin Laura L. Lamping Mary Jane Landrock Velta and Darrell Lanham Gretchen Lanman LUMINARIES: PAM WOO, SUSIE SAM, MAUREEN HAZARD, PEGGY MASUTANI, LESLEY SAUNDERS, EILEEN MAHONEY Gerald and Patricia Lanphen Danielle and Nat Lauro Mark IV Capital, Inc. Edward Montour Jennifer Patten Lavender Blue, Inc. Anita Markulis Glenda M. Moore Stacey and Mark Patterson Jeannie L. Lavezzari Hency Marquez Anne Moore Jaquelina Patti Judy Grace Lebrillo Kim Martin Morgan’s Jewelers Sharon and Joseph Payne Donna and George Lee Beatris R. Martinez Nancy Mukai Ann and Fred W. Peitzman Monica and Ernest Lee Howard Marx Jennifer Mull Jeanie and George Pelzman Donna and James Y. Lee, M.D. Iona Kay Matson Ken Murakami Gail Pence Velma and Glen Lehigh Judith Matsuda Gus and Judith and Gus Mylan Cindy and Larry Percz Jacqueline and Joe Leimbach Carol and Alvin Matsuno Sheila Naghi Rosa L. Perez June Lerner Patrick Matteo Bill Nakamura Patricia Perez Kathleen and Ralph Lettieri Bea Matthews Nikolina and Jimmy Naumovski Linda Perry Chi Leung Carole and Chris Maurer Allisha Nazareth Sandra and Jeffrey Perry Mary and Nolan Lew Cindy G. Maxwell Sandra and Edward Nazareth Sandra and Gerald Perry Barbara Libutti Linda Maynor-Gardea Jordan S. Neel Lisa Peterson Laura Licea Ann McCurry Lynnda Nelson Ouida Peterson Andrea Liedtke Luan McElroy Smith Dorothy and Jim Newkirk Joanne Petow Kitty Lim Shelby and Richard McGirr Vu Nguyen Peter D. Pettler, Esq. Ing Huey Lin Jackie and John McGovern Andrew Nguyen Pfeiler & Associates Cheryl J. Lippincott Suzanne M. McKennon Gary Nofziger Kelvin Pham Willow List Cedric McRae Lori Nolls David Phung Little Miss Bling Bling Mary A. Meadows North Torrance Pre-School Atsuko Pierce Yvonne and William Liu Dan Medrano and Kindergarten Linda Pike James Y. Liu, M.D. Nancy Mendoza Mr. and Mrs. William Kay Pitonzo Nick L. Livada Geri Merlander B. Oberholzer Dorothy and Steve Piurkowsky Frank Livoti Marian E. Merrell Catalina Obias Vilma Plagata Kim Locke Mary Ann Merritt Ann and Mike O’Brien Judy and Dan Platus LaVerne and Alfred Loek Nelia Merza Esperanza Ochoa Karol and Bob Plocky Cathey Lohmann Elizabeth and William Messori Nobuko and Tomiaki Okada Mary and Anthony Podell Richard and Martha Lopez Pamela Michael Kristin Olson Karen Polan Blake Lovelady Doris and M.D. Miguelez Sheila O’Neill Bobbie Pomeranz Sheryl Luera Denyse Miller Martha D. Ortiz Zenaida Poquiz Carmen Lynch Nancy C. Milliren Susan Osa Judi Porter Lisa MacCarley Sheree and Allen Mills Esther Ovadia Carre Porter Allen and Barbara Maddox Barbara Minami Dirk Overturf Carolyn and Ted Porter Shirley Rose Maderazo Tola and Gabriel Miro Nicole Pagel Sandra and Steve Porter Alicia Maniatakis Lauren Mitchell Doris A. Paloma Gigi Portugal Patricia Mann Jo Anne and L.W. Mohrfeld Michele Palombo Debra and Brent Primeau Carol Mannino Kathy and Chuck Moine Sharron and Robert Parke Gayle Probst Teri and Vince Manto Casey Moir Donna Patch William Puente Cherie Marcz Sally M. Moite Jiteshkumar Patel Kitty Quan Kim and Joe Marino
PATRONS | Summer 2015 43 Torrance Memorial Would Like to GIVE SPECIAL THANKS to Our Many Supporters
Dorine Queener Dr. Sarita K. Saigal Joanne Simonsen Dianna Tyndall Ronald Radcliffe Andrea and James Sala Lois and Boris Sincich Deborah and Grant Uba Sherry L. Rafters Arceli Salanguit Allan Singer, M.D. Louise Ung Christopher Rama Angela and Isabello Salva Corazon and Peter Skacan Lola M. Ungar Suzette Ramirez-Carr Deborah Sampson Pamela Skaggs Union Bank Commercial Yvone and Armando Ramos Sarku Japan Marcia and Bernard Slotnick Treasury Services Denzil Ramdhanie Fumie Sayegusa Barbara J. Smith Janice Untereiner Brenda and David Randall Beya and Robert Schaeffer Jacqualynn and H. Wayne Snavely Veronica Urbano Ruth Rask Kent Schafer Solid Benefit Guidance Erlinda Valerio Emil Raulin Pat and Joe Schenasi Kathleen Spearman Cesar Valle Polly and George Spindler Dianne Van Annie E. Stafford Jan and Don Van Buren Thomas Stansell Katherine Van Meter Leola and Dr. Richard Steiner Carl Van Wy III Alice and Clark Steinman Roksolana and Bernard Vecerek Kimberlee A. Stephens Ruth and Oscar Velasco Bert Stewart Herman Villoria Karen Stockbridge Mike Voeller Marie Stofila Bao Vu Diane N. Stone, M.D. Lani and Roger Walker Viva J. Stroyke Margaret T. Walker Carol and Joseph M. Sugimoto Patricia and Douglas Walter Sherri L. Sussman Susan Warner Christina Sweeney Angie Watters Catherine and Carlo Hilary and Andrew J. Waxler A. Tabellario, M.D. Marcia Wease Mildred Takamatsu Patricia Wedlock HELAINE LOPES, KATHY JOHNSON, TRACY LIVIAN, SONG KLEIN Lisa and Daryl Takata Weller Designs Remer Tangoan Cynthia and Kirk Wester Denise Rayfield Stephen Schlesinger, CPA Rika Tanous Mary and Steven Wheatley Sylvia Rayner Melanie Schmitz Madeleine Tarnay Helene and Dick Whilden Wendi Reece Mary Schneider Nina and Michael Tarnay, M.D. Amy E. White Donna Reed Wilhelm Schuelein Keith Tate Kathleen Whiting Nancy Reeve Roger C. Schultz Lisa and Kevin Templeton Michelle Whitman Elena and Will Reigadas Marlene Schultz, M.D. Martha and Mark S. Templin Rosalie Wider Tami Reiland Jerry Schwartz, M.D. Michael Tessalone Connie Wight Debbie Reyes Carrie Scott The Art of Jewelry Design Anthony Williams Lorena Reynoso Donna and Robert F. Scoular The Council Of Insurance Agents Merla Wilson Aloisia and Alfons Ribitsch James Scriba And Brokers Patricia and John Winkler Amy and Thomas Ricci Karen Segal The Treasured Accessory Sandra and George Winston Lori and Ray Richard Ernesto Segura Janet and Jacob Theologidy Doreen and Bill Witty Lori Richards Nenita Sequito Dennis Thieret Lily and Wayne Wong Diane and Gerald Richman Christine Serra-Harris Lynn Thomas Pamela Woo Marcy Rix Jean Severance Terry Thomas Dianne Wood Julie Rizzo Marianne C. Sfreddo, CPA Eloise and Steven J. Thompson James F. Wood Jo Ann Rodda Carol Sharkey David Thorington Janie L. Woodburn Renee G. Rodson Heather and John W. Shay Julia Tobin Lori A. Woodman Lydia Rogers Mary Shen Cindy Tobis and John Koenig Phyllis and John Wormington Peggy Roland Anna Ayako and Don Masao Beryl Tokunaga Yasmin G. Yap-Mariano Frances and Alfred Romero Shigaki Jenise Tomasello Philip and Sylvia Yim Marie Roper Judith and Thomas Shigemitsu Jill and Glen Tomkiewicz Judi Yourman Rose Publishing, Inc. Melanie Shim Gary Tran Cc Yu Linda Rosenfeld Adrianne Short Dana Traversi Mark Zahoryin Georgiana Rosenkranz Cathy and Alan Siegel Eleanor Trent Rory Zatyko June and Richard Rossberg Brian Sieroty Faith and Bruce Trotman Amanda Zaumeyer Ronald Rosso, M.D. Sarah and Joe Silva Irene and John Trotter, DDS Pat and Chip Zelt Irene and Armand Rovero Silverado Senior Living Elaine Trutanich Amy Zhang Dottie and Vincent Rudinica Patricia Simmons Mei Tsai Geri Zientek Carol J. Russell Julianne Simon Diane Turner
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Premier Karen & Nelman C. Low, M.D. Donna & George Lee Genevieve & Hugh Muller Belzer Family Foundation / Sudy & Bud Mayo Susan & Peter Lorman, M.D. Robin & Norman Panitch, M.D. Burton Belzer Sunny Melendez, M.D. & Mary Todd & Peter McCormack Ellen & Fraser Perkins, M.D. Chevron Corporation / Ron Melendez, M.D. Laura & Donald McIntire Franklin Pratt, M.D. Rod Spackman Joanne & Marc Moser Lisa & Christopher Martz Peggie & Gerald Reich, M.D. Nancy Combs Diane & Davis Moore Catherine & Linwood Melton Carlene & Edward Reuscher Thyra Endicott, M.D. & Wade Nishimoto, M.D. Cindy & Lawrence Miller Cindy & Benjamin Rosin, M.D. Rev. Jonathan Chute Elizabeth Paul, M.D. & Deana & Richard Montgomery Patricia E. Sacks, M.D. & Jacquelyne & Steven Miller Joy Paul, M.D. Vimal Murthy, M.D. Harvey Kushner Tricia & Thomas Paulsen, M.D. Phyllis Pelezzare Karen & Gene Naftulin, M.D. Beya & Robert Schaeffer, Jr., M.D. Judith & Sherrill Sipes Linda Pullen-Buehl Gwenne Norcross, D.O. & Loraine & Ralph Scriba Frances P. Torino Foundation / Tamara Ritchey Powers Timothy Norcross, D.O. Laura & Thomas Simko, M.D. Francesca Torino Deaver and Jerry Schwartz, M.D. Rosalie & Chirag Patel, M.D. Mary Lou Steinmetz Douglas Deaver Patricia & Rich Severa Cindy & Laurence Percz John Steward, M.D. Nicholas J. Silvino, M.D. Dolly & Bang Pham, M.D. Kimberly & David Stone, M.D. Platinum Richard Sonner, M.D. Jayne & Chris Pimlott Tina & Peter Vasilion Robert Stephenson Azam S. Riyaz, M.D. Teresa & Gerald Wasserwald, M.D. Laurie & John Bucher Pauline & Rolling Sturgeon Pam & James Sattler, M.D. Mary Williams Patricia & Richard Carlson Carolyn & Charles D. Turek, M.D. Carmen Schaye, M.D. & Dovie & George Worcester Lynn & Horace Cochran Susan & Richard Walker Gordon Schaye M.D. Alice Young Melanie Friedlander, M.D. Kerry & David H. Wallis, M.D. Barbara Schulz, M.D. Ronnie & Alan Goldstein Susan & Matthew Whelan Martha & Fred Signer † Deceased Judy & Nick Hulse Chris Delgado & Carolyn Snyder William E. Kim, M.D. Cynthia L. Williams, M.D. Betty Strauss Donna & George Lee Judy & Barry Wolstan Michelle Nguyen & Izzat Alamdari, M.D. & Monica & Peter Wong Nhat Tran, M.D. Eric Milefchik, M.D. Timothy T. Tran, M.D. Marilyn & Frank Miles Professional Advisory Mary & Steven Wheatley Khrystyna Pavlova & Riad Silver Council Members Jean Wong Adoumie, M.D. Michele & William Averill Stephanie Bezner, Esq. Pat Yates Kimberly & Robert Vallee, Jr. Catherine Bannerman, M.D. Nancy Burke-Barr Alissa & Robert Wilson Paula & Edward Bold, M.D. Dayla Cabeza de Vaca Kay & Dwight Yamada Renuka Boyapalli, M.D. & Life Ambassadors William Chang Srikanth Boyapalli Cathy Allen Stephen Connors Gold Maureen BriganteEdna Campbell Gail & Douglas Allen Phillip Cook Anita CanfieldDavid Chung, M.D. Valerie & Chris Adlam Mary Lou & Jack Area Christian Cordoba Philip Chung, M.D. Georgette & Al Avoian David Bauer Maureen Dearden Mary & John W. Clark Elaine & Jerome L. Bleiweis Betty Belsky Scott Donnelly, CPA Kathy & Paul Cohen Jeanie Blum Joan & Chris Caras Ted Hanasono, Esq. Joy & Marc F. Colman, M.D. Trudy Brown Mila & Patrick Chambers, M.D. Eric J. Harris, Esq. Pamela Crane Ann & David Buxton Mary & John Clark Derrick Kawamoto Phyllis & Donald Culler Alida & Stevan Calvillo Achara & Thomas Cowell, M.D. Troy Martin, Esq. Cynthia & Steven Dennis Mary Louise & Donald Crocker Patricia & Duane Denney Cristin H. Rigg Julie & Michael DiLustro Judy Dabinett Barbara Dorman Marianne Sfreddo, CPA Peggy & Daniel Fisher Suzann & Donald Douthwright Virginia & Dennis Fitzgerald Sylvia Thompson Elizabeth & LeRoy Forehand Eric Dupont Sherry & Thomas Gossett, M.D. Mark Tsujimoto Yumi & Karl Fukunaga, M.D. Diane & Thomas Duralde, M.D. Marion & George W. Graham Stuart Tsujimoto Elaine & Byron Gee Beth & Berkley Eichel, M.D. Patricia & Al Hermann Kazuaki Uemura, Esq. Debbie & Moe Gelbart, M.D. Regina & Dan Finnegan Carole Hoffman Janet & George Gunza Mary & Steven Fisher, M.D. Theresa & Joseph Hohm Thai Q. Ha, M.D. Jeannine & Dennis Frandsen Daniel Hovenstine, M.D. Shahina Hakim, M.D. Rosalind Halikis Kathleen & Richard Nancy & Keith Hauge Donna Marie & Eugene Krauthamer, M.D. Shirley & Chih-Ming Ho Hardin, M.D. Sylvia & Robert Laxineta, M.D. Kenneth M. Holt, M.D. Erin & Heidi Hoffman, M.D. Judy & Craig Leach Kalpana Hool, M.D. & Leslie & Colin Hull Fred Mackenbach Hugo Hool, M.D. Jessica & Tonny Carol Magee Sherry & Ian Kramer Meng-Che Lee, M.D. Joseph Mannara† Patti & Thomas LaGrelius, M.D. Charlotte & Russ Lesser Cheryl Melville
PATRONS | Summer 2015 45 Torrance Memorial Would Like to GIVE SPECIAL THANKS to Our Many Supporters
In-Kind Gifts
20th Centruy Fox Studios Suzanne and John Durnell Laugh Factory Anita Smith 22nd Street Landing Food Fetish, Inc. Jackie and Joe Leimbach Soul Scents 9Round French Kande Lesal Ceramics Spirit Cruises Addi’s Tandoor Fresh Brothers Lindberg Nutrition Stevie Sterling Events Valerie and Chris Adlam Fringe Lollipop Children’s Boutique The Strand House Admiral Risty Gaetanos Restaurant Long Beach Symphony Orchestra Study Hut Adventure City Theme Park Judy Gassner Helaine and Steve Lopes Richie M. Tatum Alandrea Giorgio’s Restaurant Los Angeles Dodgers Janice and Timur Tecimer Alfredo Garcias Cantina Cocina Kathleen and Rich Goldstein Premium Services Martha and Mark S. Templin Allied Waste Management Cathryn and Richard Gregory Los Verdes Golf Course Terranea Resort Aquarium of the Pacific Everard Groenewald Melanie and Jeffrey MacLean Debra Terrell Arrowhead Water and Beverage G.S. Brothers Marilyn and Ian MacLeod The Comedy & Magic Club Beauty Counter Shizu Takayasu and Henry Gutter Mama Terano The Laugh Factory BloDryBar & Nail Bar Greg Hagerman Judith Matsuda The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club Roxan Bottlewala Halper Fine Art Medawar’s Jewelers The Remedy Pharm Bradford Renaissance Portraits Hey 19 Public House Drs. Sunny and Ron Melendez The Strand House Pam and Larry Branam Hillside Automotive Service Melting Pot Food Tours Toyota Motor Sales Gretchen and Dave Brandt & Repair Elizabeth and William Messori Ultimate Skin Care Lucia and Mark Bucklin Helen Hitzel Jennifer and Peter Morgan United Site Services Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Hof ’s Hut Restaurant & Bakery Morgan’s Jewelers United Studios of Self Defense CAC Associate Allison and Justin Holcher Doris and Gregory Morton Darla Valliant and Jack Feldman Cassis Travel Services Hostaria Piave Restaurant Morrow-Meadows Tracy Van Wier Castle Rock Winery HUB International of Musical Theater West Walteria Cleaners Helle and Dennis Catallo California, Inc. My Saint My Hero Susan and Wade P. Welch Chez Melange Huckleberry’s Newport Printing Janet Westergaard Chez Moi Image Electrolysis Norris Center for the WineShoppe Michele G. Cohen and Robert Bell International City Theater Performing Arts Zazou Restaurant Classic Party Rentals Kellogg Garden Products Ann and Mike O’Brien Andrea and Michael Zislis Creative Photo Academy King’s Hawaiian Opus Music of South Bay Lori and Greg Delgado Elizabeth Klarik Ortega 120 Michelle Dennee Song and David Klein Lorraine and Lee Ouye Designer Specialy Linens Heather and Rick Kline Palos Verdes Beach and Janet Di Lello Eileen Krock Athletic Club Healing Garden DoubleTree Hotel of the South Bay LA Pilot Services Palos Verdes Golf Country Club Palos Verdes Florist Jason Ahn Paradise Knolls Golf Club Irwin Brand Paul’s Photo, Inc. Elena Bruns PCB Labeling Company Elizabeth Cantine Cindy and Larry Percz Friday Morning Kelli and Edward Piken, M.D. Escort Volunteers R10 Social Judy Fullenwider Rare & Exotic Jewels Patricia Gardner Redondo Van & Storage Joseph Green Restaurant Christine Mike Heffner Revive Wellness Center Clifford Holland Julie and Ladd Richland Patricia Irwin Sophie and Guido Rietdyk Candy Isidro Rolling Hills Flower Mart Margaret Johnston Deeana and Bill Ruth Leslie & Bryant Jones Santa Anita Park Gail Long Sawdust Festival Pat Marlowe Drs. Carmen and Gordon Schaye Donna Mathwig Laura and Marc Schenasi Sharron Parke Patricia and Rich Severa Denise Rayfield Seychelle’s Footwear Renee Rodson Shade Hotel Florence Rooney Simms Restaurants Barbara Smith JEANNINE FRANDSEN , DENNIS FRANDSEN Six Flags Magic Mountain Iris Vermillion
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William Anderson Adrianne and Alan Hegge Shirley and Winton Baker Joan Henderson Barbara Birchim Keiko and Allen Hochstein Hilde Boldt Donald and Priscilla Hunt Stasea and Jeffrey Borer Maude Infantino Jan and Virgil Bourgon June Kaneoka Ronnie Brown Sylvia Kennedy Maria Buechler Betty and Wes Kirchoff † Herbert Clarkson Millie Kruger Leola Cork Micki and Norman Lasky, M.D. Bette and Dick Crowell Diane and George Lee ELLEN THEODORA, PAT THEODORA Don Dawson Melanie and Richard Lundquist Ginny and John Dixon Judith Maizlish Christina and Phil Pavesi Phyllis and René Scribe Arlene and Dale Dorman Larry Maizlish Nancy Peterson and Dick Chun John R. Sealy, M.D. Judy English and Del McCulloch Donna and John Prysi Yoichi Sumi William Crudup, M.D. Patricia McGinnis Rozelyn Redisch Nancy and Douglas Teulie Sam and Rose Feng Sandra and Kenneth McKivett Betty Jane and Ernest Rivera John Vansickle Dell Fortune and Steve Nash Linda Severy McMahon and Glenn Roby Edith Wallace Henry Frankenberg Jerold McMahon Lavonne and Jerry Rodstein Susan K. Warner Sunila Fuster, M.D. Carol and Karl McMillen Neva Rogers Suzanne Webb Sidney Gamber Barbara and Bud Mendenhall Kirsten Wagner, D.D.S. and Lois and Richard Winters George W. Graham A. Dian Olsen Richard Rounsavelle, D.D.S. Joan Hansen Kenneth O’Rourke Laura and Marc Schenasi † Deceased Patricia and Gary Hathaway, M.D. Lore and Marv Patrick Loraine and Ralph Scriba
Young Physicians and Professionals Alliance Blake Edwards Sacha Ohara Alex & Gary Elminoufi Angela Park-Sheldon, CFP Rachael Ferraro, D.O. David Z. Presser, M.D. Roy Fu, M.D. William Rehrig Karin Fuire Madeline Schenasi Karl Fukunaga, M.D. Pantea Sharifi-Hannauer, M.D. Laurie Glover Alexander J. Shen, M.D. Damien F. Goldberg, M.D. Julie Sim, M.D. Steven Griswold George J. So, M.D. Mike Ho, Jr. Joseph Spierer Heidi Hoffman, M.D. Lauren Spiglanin GWENN NORCROSS, DO, TIM NORCROSS, DO, HEIDI HOFFMAN, MD, ERIN HOFFMAN Brandon J. Hohm Elliot T. Sumi, M.D. & Dawn & Bo Kaplan Chez Moi Food Culture Betty Duong, M.D. & Kevin Bidenkap Song & Dave Klein Aileen Takahashi, M.D. John Abe, M.D. Nadine Bobit Tara Klein Stephanie Tang, M.D. Valerie & Chris Adlam Ashima Brar, M.D., MBA Doug Laurin John Tellenbach Laura J. Albano Amarpreet Brar, M.D. Tonny Lee, M.D. Nhat Tran, M.D. Elisa Anhalt, M.D. David A. Bray, Jr. M.D. Peter Lujan Peter C. Tseng, M.D. Benjamin Archer Alexandra Bujor, M.D. Lisa MacCarley Richard T. Umbrell Anthony Arellano-Kruse, M.D. Brittney Bunnag Christopher Martz Anthony Walker Nicholas A. Arquette Drisa Carrizo, CPA James McKinnell, M.D. David Wallis, M.D. Donny N. Baek, M.D. Stanley Chang, M.D. Melissa McWilliams Sandra Wang Lori & Dave Baldwin Cari Corbalis Brian Miura, M.D. Terri Welby-Zajec Hunter Baldwin Joshua Davidson, M.D. Keith W. Murphy Jennifer Yang Andrew Bark Ujjwala S. Dheeriya, M.D. Vimal Murthy, M.D. Clay Zachry Greg & Tiffany Becker, M.D. Alice Diego-Malit, M.D. Pat Niemann Keri Zickhur, M.D. Tracy Bercu, M.D. Marcia Ding, M.D. Timothy L. Norcross, D.O. Michael Zislis Stephanie Bezner, Esq. James Ding, M.D. Gwenne Norcross, D.O.
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Employee Ambassadors
Maria & Rodie Abejero Heather Burt Najla M. Faizi Mike and Janet Johnson Susan Abelson Dinah Cabalatungan Marissa Farol Rena Johnson E.A. Abrokwa Caroline Cabilogan Colleen Farrell Kathryn Joiner Susie Kim Adams Blanca Cabrera Todd Felker Anna Jung Helen Aguilar Felicidad Cabuena Carlos & Mirna Fernandez Debby Kelley Nancy Agustin Cathrine Cainglet Estrella M. Filamor Layne Kelley Tomoko Akazawa Evelyn Calip Sharon Flower Cynthia Keus Michele Alarcon Helen Camero Mary Ford Freda Khan Manette Alford Loreta Rayat Camiling Cheryl Fox Dennis Kikuno Bibi Ali Robin Camrin Tom Fox Changkyun Kim Ellen Allen-Wainwright Debbie Carlton June Friesner-Lerner James Kim Kent Amano Luzviminda B. Cartera Janet Froehlich Jin Sook Kim Mei Amano Sherry Casao Carol E. Fukuchi Lisa A. Kiyohara Arlene Amigable Su Castro Sidney Gamber Leah and Mark Klein Lourdes Antonio Dolores Cellier Marco Garay Susan Koch Oliva Arcela Yan C. (Bobbie) Chan Rolando D. Garcia Maria Cecilia Koegel Cresencia Armamento Changrong Cheng Felix & Tami Garcia Kimberley Koontz Judy Arnold Heidi Chong Maria Garteaga Julie A. Krueger Maria Arteaga Hermie S. Chua Judith Gassner Cassandra Krutsinger Jose Albert Rey Asis Alan Chung Jill Golden Marley Kuehl Sheryl Y. Au Elizabeth Cinco Mary Accetta Goodloe John Kumashiro Randy Avakian Sallie Cintron Amanda Goodrich Mary Jane Landrock Kathie Avakian Lucrecia Coloma Ann Gotthoffer Gerald and Trisha Lanphen Sara K. Avakian Ethel C. Constantino Gale Gould Steve Lantz Jacqueline Ayres Simon G. Contreras Zorayda Gozun Erlinda Lara Lauren Ayres Coral Cortez Tracey Green Bill Larson Gwendolyn Bailey Felipe Cortez Cathy Guthrie Jeannie L. Lavezzari Cynthia Baker Danielle Cosgrove Rose Hadley Judy Grace Lebrillo Patricia Baldivia Dianne Cota Kathy Hagemeier Susan Legaspi Cecilia Banania Marcia Creighton Azmina Haji Barbara LeQuire Ginger Barclay Charlotte Crocker Shanna Hall Patricia Leonard Lisa Bargar Carolyn Cruz Michael Hanson Chi Leung Dan Bauman, Pharm.D. Linda Currie Leilani Haslam Mary Jane & Nolan Lew Marnie Bay Rodriguez Jeanette M. Cutuli Natalie Hassoldt Cresencia T. Libeta Irene L. Bayan Azam Daryabar Patricia Heath Liza Lieu Susan Bench Mina Dastgheib Jacqueline Hemmah Susan Lieu Melissa Benoit Lety De La Torre Susan Hernandez Linda Lillington Ed Bernardo Geraldine DeLaCruz Claribel Hernandez Ing Huey Lin Anthony Berry Juan M. Diaz Tim Hersey Russell & Eliwyn Liptzin Peggy Berwald Jann & Dan Dickson Mary Hersh Kim Locke Betsy Biggins Sally Donner Bruce A. Hershberger Cathey Lohmann Emma D. Bilbao Patty Drew Vickie Hershberger Helaine Lopes Kyomi Bolender Carla Duhovic Corrine Hidalgo Richard & Martha Lopez Lance Bommelje Janice Dunn Debbie Hoagland Elizabeth Lowerison Maricela Bordenave Ashley Dzikowski Charmaine Hogarth Monica Lowrey Danielle Boujikian Anna Eakins Suellen G. Hosino Vickie Lowrie Mary Jane Bouman Sally Eberhard Linda Howard Maricarmen Luhrsen Beth & David Bower Margie Eclevia Naiwei Hsu-Chang, RN Liza Lumanlan-Domingo Marcella Boyd-Robinson Mary J. Eddy Lisa G. Hughes Barbara Maddox Kathryn Braasch Priscilla Ednilao Alfie Ignacio Shirley Rose Maderazo Mary Bradfield-Smith Elaine M. Eguchi Barbara Jane Ignacio Fernando & Eva Susan Brady Judith Eisler Tokiko Imai Sophia Magdaleno Richard Brazier, J.R. Cheryl Ely Florence D. Intok Patricia Mann Patricia Brienzo Juliana S. Enge Carolyn Ito Erin Mann Beth Burkhalter Josephine Espejo Rosario Jarquin Cindy Manson Joy Burkhalter Ana Maria Espejo Roberta Jenkinson Wei Q. Mao Agnes Butardo Mary E. Espinoza Bonnie Jewell Mary Matson
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AUXILIARY NOTES
Healing Funds Auxiliary presents $188,000 for Lundquist Tower Healing Garden.
The Torrance Memorial Auxiliary presented a check for $188,000 to the Torrance Memorial Foundation at its 2015 Auxiliary Board Installation Lunch. The donation will be allocated toward the naming of the new Lundquist Tower Auxiliary Healing Garden as part of a $1 million, multi-year pledge. To date, $934,524 has been raised. The more than 900-member Auxiliary collected the money through various fundraisers and proceeds from the Torrance Memorial Gift Shop. The Auxiliary Healing Garden features a flourishing, water-efficient landscape and a peaceful fountain, providing tranquility for patients, Front row (left to right): Allen Scarpetti, public relations chair; Carla Zanino, secretary; Donna families and other members of the Torrance Memorial community to Cohen, legislative issues chair; Tina Trudnowski, Gift Shop co-chair, Krissie Douglas, treasurer; Back row (left to right): Lindsay Imwalle, special events chair; Shirley Cook, historian; Patrice Cullen, 2nd enjoy. It serves as a restorative space for patients, where they can relax vice president membership; Irene Goldman, 1st vice president Hospital Services; Mary Matson, and enjoy the trees, flowers and other integral parts of the landscape. director, Volunteer and Guest Services; Beth Zager, president; David Sato, president elect; Bea “We are extremely grateful to all of our wonderful volunteers for Mantico, parliamentarian; Spirit White, Gift Shop co-chair; Valerie Punzal, program chair. the daily efforts and contribution to building this wonderful feature of the new Lundquist Tower,” said Mary Matson, director of Torrance Memorial Volunteer and Guest Services. “It is fitting that their efforts have provided our patients and visitors with this peaceful, healing space.” In addition to the check presentation, the Auxiliary announced the installation of its 2015 board: Beth Zager, president; David Sato, president elect; Irene Goldman, 1st vice president, Hospital Services; Patrice Cullen, 2nd vice president, membership; Carla Zanino, secretary; Krissie Douglas, treasurer; Spirit White and Tina Trudnowski, Gift Shop chairpersons; Lindsay Imwalle, special events chairperson; Allen Scarpetti, public relations chairperson; Valerie Punzal, program chairperson; Bea Mantico, parliamentarian; Donna Cohen, legislative issues chairperson; and Shirley Cook, historian. Laura Schenasi, Torrance Memorial Foundation; Jeannine Frandsen, 2014 Gift Shop Co-Chair; Spirit White, Gift Shop Co-Chair; Sally Eberhard, Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Mark Lurie, MD, Cardiology, Foundation Board Chair; Schola Tsai, 2014 Auxiliary president.
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