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350 North Wall Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 815-933-1671
Welcome to Riverside Medical Center
Riverside Medical Center is a nationally recognized, award-winning hospital with leading programs in heart care, cancer care, neurosurgery and orthopedics.
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RUSH-RIVERSIDECANCER INSTITUTE Most advanced center in the region for all types of cancer. |
RUSH-RIVERSIDE HEART CENTERExplore Illinois' #1 hospital for cardiac surgery. |
WEIGHT LOSS & BARIATRIC SURGERYRiverside offers a comprehensive approach to weight loss. |
RIVERSIDE NEUROSCIENCES INSTITUTESpecialized in treating disorders of the brain, spine, and nerves. |
Health Information
Iron-Deficiency Anemia
What is iron-deficiency anemia?
The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency. Iron is needed to form hemoglobin. Iron is mostly stored in the body in the hemoglobin. About 30 percent of iron is also stored as ferritin and hemosiderin in the bone marrow, spleen, and liver.
What causes iron-deficiency anemia?
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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.
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North Lobby Entrance Ribbon Cutting CeremonyClasses at Riverside
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
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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 ...