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Posted on May 17, 2013
THIPA welcomes Rheumatologist, Dilrukshie Cooray, MD. She is board certified in rheumatology and recieved a fellowship at Loma Linda University Medical Center. She is a Torrance native with over 6 years experience managing patients with a variety of ...
Posted on May 1, 2013
May 11 - Daily Breeze 5th Annual "Successful Aging" Expo – Torrance Hospital IPA (THIPA) is a Silver Sponsor at Daily Breeze's 5th Annual Successful Aging Expo. Visit our booth to learn more about all the services THIPA offers to ...
Posted on Apr 23, 2013
MEMBER DISCOUNT: THIPA has arranged an exclusive discount at South End Racquet and Health Club in Torrance. THIPA seniors pay only $55 a month plus an annual $50 towel service fee. Call 310-530-0630 or visit www.southendclub.com
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
Your eyesight is one of the first things to fail as you get older. Unfortunately, blurry vision can make it hard to drive, grocery shop, clean your house or simply read your morning newspaper. There’s no question that maintaining strong ...
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
With the rising costs of medical care you may be one of thousands of seniors looking for “extra help.” That’s why you should know about Medicare’s program to help qualifying seniors pay for prescription medication. It’s ...
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
Over the last few months you were mailed a large envelope from your health insurance plan. Inside this large package is your annual Welcome Kit. Yes, you probably received one even if you didn’t change health plans during the annual election ...
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
Ask about the 40% discount exclusively for THIPA seniors on select classes. Fall Prevention Taught by a physical and an occupational therapist, this 6-week series will introduce you to exercise for coordination and balance, stress reduction, foot and ...
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
ASK for Special THIPA Senior Member Discount s View our Senior Member Discount with The South End Racquet and Health Club in Torrance. Check with your area gym to see if your program is offered, or call the program directly at Silver Sneakers ...
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
THIPA is known throughout the South Bay for its quality of health care and personal service. What you may not know is that THIPA has cared exclusively for South Bay residents for almost 30 years, ever since being founded in 1983 by doctors practicing ...
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
A night of restless sleep or insomnia can leave you feeling groggy, tired and unhappy the next day. Not only that, it can also damage your health. The deepest stage of sleep, called rapid eye movement sleep or REM, is the most restorative part of ...
Posted on Apr 8, 2013
Every day, counseling makes a difference in the lives of people around the world. And it’s especially helpful for seniors. "Seniors are living longer today and experiencing unique problems. They’re dealing with a loss of purpose ...
Posted on Apr 8, 2013
As a Medicare Advantage Plan member who selected THIPA as your medical service provider, you enjoy access to the South Bay’s leading doctors and specialists, plus cutting edge medical care at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Now you may also ...
Posted on Apr 8, 2013
Maintaining a healthy weight is especially important for seniors. As you get older, your body’s ability to metabolize food slows down. Suddenly, it’s easier to pack on pounds and harder to lose them and keep them off. The National ...
Posted on Apr 8, 2013
As you get older you may discover that you need medical equipment to make your life safer and easier at home. For instance, you may need oxygen therapy, a walker, a wheelchair even a bedside commode. These are durable medical equipment items, ...
Posted on Apr 8, 2013
Hugo Hool M.D., Oncologist This year, an estimated half million Americans will lose their lives to cancer, and three times that many will be diagnosed with this devastating illness. Many of these cancer victims are seniors. "We see a whole ...
Posted on Apr 8, 2013
Charles Turek M.D. Orthopedist Chances are you’ve already experienced some tenderness, aching or pain in your hips or knees from arthritis. You might even have felt it long before you turned 65. But when pain gets so bad that it keeps you up at ...
Posted on Feb 20, 2013 By Susan Clark
THIPA Cardiologist Dr. J. Christopher Matchison Cardiology may be one of the most rapidly changing fields of medicine. That's why Dr. J. Christopher Matchison loves it. "Cardiology is so intriguing," says Dr. Matchison. "Especially ...
Posted on Feb 10, 2013
Dr. Alexander Shen is used to people looking confused when he tells them what type of medicine he practices: He’s a hospitalist, the newest and one of the fastest growing specialty in medicine. “Hospitalists are internal medicine doctors ...
Posted on Feb 4, 2013
Everyone makes mistakes, even pharmacists. That’s why it’s important for you to know the names and dosages of all of your medications.Then check the labels every time you pick them up. Also, every time you receive a refill, look at the ...
Posted on Feb 4, 2013
1. Is the office staff friendly and helpful? Is the office good about returning calls? 2. Are the office hours convenient to your schedule? 3. How easy is it to reach the doctor? Does the doctor use email? 4. Do you prefer a doctor whose ...
Posted on Feb 4, 2013
For 47 years Dr. Rosin has been helping seniors like you improve their heart health and their lives. He was on the front lines as medicine uncovered remarkable, life-saving advancements in cardiac care. He’s also one of the early physician ...
Posted on Feb 4, 2013
When you need to see a specialist who is not on THIPA’s self-referral list, you’ll need a referral from your primary care physician. Get one by scheduling a visit with your primary care physician and asking for a referral. Your primary ...
Posted on Feb 4, 2013
Maintaining your independence is vital if you want to live a longer, happier, and healthier life. But few of us give much thought to our independence until we start to lose it as we age. In honor of National Senior Independence Month, here are five ...
Posted on Jan 18, 2013
Norman M. Panitch, M.D.,F.A.C.P. Gastroenterologist, Norman M. Panitch, shares home remedies to cure his own children from common illnesses, including heartburn and indigestion to an upset stomach. As a gastroenterologist with two children, I ...
Posted on Jan 5, 2013
Torrance Hospital IPA gives you easy access to the South Bay’s leading doctors, specialists and healthcare practitioners, plus so much more... Offers Leading Doctors THIPA offers over 150 primary care doctors and 260 specialists to serve you. ...
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