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Wellness Starts with a Strong Heart

January 30, 2024
February is Heart Month and the Riverside Heart and Vascular Institute has a variety of activities planned to raise awareness of what you can do to fight heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women.
Throughout February, Riverside offers free CT Heart Scans to those who qualify. Call (815) 935-7531 or visit riversidehealthcare.org/heart for more information.

National Wear Red Day

National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 2nd. Wear red to help Riverside paint the region the color of heart health awareness. This national movement spreads awareness of cardiovascular disease so we can all live longer, healthier lives. Join our entire staff and wear red on Friday, February 2nd.

Heart Care Tables

Riverside’s celebration of Heart Month also includes Heart Care Information tables every
Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Riverside Medical Center South Lobby – 350 N. Wall Street, Kankakee. Visit the Riverside Heart Team to get your blood pressure taken, learn more about the Riverside Heart & Vascular Institute, and enjoy a heart-healthy snack!

Galentines Trivia Night

Grab a team and join us for a Galentine's Trivia Night on Tuesday, February 13th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lush Vine, 150 N Schuyler Ave Suite 101 in Kankakee. This fun-filled evening will blend the charm of beloved rom-coms with facts about heart health. Cost is $10 a person and limited space is available. Registration is required. Register here.

KVSO Concert - Hope for Joy

Join the Kankakee Vally Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, February 17, at 7 p.m. at the Morning Star Baptist Church for their February concert sponsored by Riverside Heart & Vascular Institute. This is a ticketed event, find out more here.

Art4Heart Art Show and Reception

The annual Art4Heart Art Show and Reception will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 5 to 7 p.m. at The Majestic, 150 N. Schuyler Ave. in Kankakee. Explore the journey to a healthy heart through the artist’s eye. This unique event, now in its 13th year, features artwork submissions from area high school students. There will be refreshments, music and art...for your heart.

Learn more about Riverside’s award-winning heart care by visiting riversidehealthcare.org/heart.
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About Riverside Healthcare

Riverside Healthcare is a fully integrated healthcare system serving the needs of individuals and communities throughout the counties of Kankakee, Iroquois, Will, Grundy and beyond. As part of the system, Riverside Medical Center, a 312-bed hospital, provides a full scope of inpatient and outpatient care and is a nationally recognized, award-winning Level II Trauma hospital with advanced programs in heart care, cancer care, neurosurgery and orthopedics. Its reputation for nursing excellence has made Riverside Magnet® designated since 2011 – the only area hospital to earn this distinction. Riverside also operates several community, primary and specialty health centers throughout the region. Learn more about Riverside Healthcare at riversidehealthcare.org.

Media Contact:
AnnMarie Fauske
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
afauske@rhc.net
(815) 928-6279