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RUSH-RIVERSIDE CANCER INSTITUTE Most advanced center in the region for all types of cancer.	RUSH-RIVERSIDE HEART CENTER Explore Illinois' #1 hospital for cardiac surgery.
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Ankylosing Spondylitis

What is ankylosing spondylitis?

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that affects the spine. "Ankylosing" means stiff or rigid, "spondyl" means spine, and "itis" refers to inflammation. The disease causes inflammation of the spine and large joints, resulting in stiffness and pain. The disease may result in erosion at the joint between the spine and the hip bone (the sacroiliac ... more

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Upcoming Riverside Events

Bariatric Informational Seminars
The Riverside Center for Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery ...
ACHIEVE! Women’s Health Expo
September 13, 2008 9 am to 1 pm Riverside Health Fitness ...
Women’s Cancer Support Group
Third Monday each month, 6:00 p.m. Betty Burch Bridgewat...
Diabetes Support Group
Meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Rivers...

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Classes at Riverside

Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program Patients seen ...
Childbirth Choices
Childbirth Choices Wednesdays (dates vary) One-class sess...
Lamaze Class
Lamaze Class Offered once a month on a Saturday (dates va...
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Offered once a month (dates ...

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