TORRANCE MEMORIAL OPENS LEMKIN PAVILION

Torrance, CA - Torrance Memorial Medical Center announces the opening of the Lemkin Pavilion, a 25-bed flexible medical/surgical, oncology and palliative care unit, recently dedicated in memory of the late oncologist Stephen R. Lemkin, M.D.

"The Lemkin Pavilion is not only a leading-edge nursing unit, but encompasses comfortable amenities and services for both patients receiving care and families who are supporting loved ones," said Peggy Berwald, chief nursing officer and senior vice president, Patient Services, Torrance Memorial Medical Center.

The project, which cost approximately $12 million, was funded in part through events such as the Holiday Festival and Golf Tournament. In addition, the project received donations from medical staff including Torrance Radiology Group, Anesthesia Medical Group and Torrance Emergency Physicians giving in memoriam of Dr. Lemkin. In addition, corporate contributions came from donors such as The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Comerica Bank.

The 25-bed Lemkin Pavilion includes many advancements and advantages including:

• Large patient rooms decorated in pleasing colors and attractive furnishings
• Rooms offering private occupancy
• A family waiting area with amenities and conveniences
• A consultation room for private meetings with patient, family and health care professionals
• Modern accommodations throughout the nursing unit to best meet the needs of the caregiving team and the patient's needs.

Excellent patient care includes the dedication of healthcare professionals who are especially trained to provide cancer care services.

• Registered nurses are certified in chemotherapy, oncology or palliative care
• The healthcare team is sensitive to the needs of the individual patient and the family members. Members of the team wear uniforms specific to their job responsibility so that patients and families can easily identify those who are participating in the patient's care
• Volunteers supporting the Lemkin Pavilion provide snacks, beverages, warm blankets and assist families with the medical center's services.

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is a 376-bed, nonprofit medical center. For more information about the programs and services of the medical center visit www.TorranceMemorial.org