Best of the Beach 2018 Health
The 256 room Torrance Memorial Lundquist Lundquist Tower was made possible by contributions from the community. Photo courtesy of Torrance Memorial Hospital Torrance Memorial Medical Center Highly regarded Torrance Memorial Medical Center hospital, enhanced its image still more last month when it became affiliated with the internationally renowned Cedar Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The affiliation will enable the two medical centers, both of which have significant research programs, to share specialists. Torrance Memorial was founded in 1925 by South Bay residents who believed it important to have world class medical service closer than downtown Los Angeles. That same belief carries through to today. Contributions from Melony and Richard Lundquist and other supporters helped finance the $480 million, seven story, 256 room Lundquist Tower, unveiled in 2014. Car dealer Vasek Polak made possible The Vasek Polak Research Program, which studies cancer prevention. Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s Volunteer Auxiliary presented a check last month for $290,000 to the Torrance Memorial Foundation at its 2018 Auxiliary Board Installation Lunch. The donation will go toward the…
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