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KANKAKEE, IL (February 1, 2019) | Join Riverside Healthcare during Heart Month to spread awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. Through awareness, education and lifestyle changes, heart disease can be managed and even prevented.

February is Heart Month

Join Riverside Healthcare in celebration of heart-healthy living during the entire month of February.
National Wear Red Day
Friday, February 1
This nationwide movement spreads awareness of heart disease by encouraging everyone to wear red on February 1. You, too, can join Riverside's entire team and wear red on February 1 to celebrate healthy hearts!
Heart Care Fair
Thursday, February 14 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Riverside Medical Center South Lobby
The Truth About A-Fib
Featuring Dr. Brad Suprenant & Dr. Abhimanyu Beri
Wednesday, February 20 | 5:30 p.m.
The Kankakee Depot, 199 S East Ave in Kankakee
Thursday, February 28 | 5 to 7 p.m.
The Majestic, 150 N Schuyler Avenue in Kankakee
Explore the journey to a healthy heart through the artist's eye. This unique event features artwork submissions from over 15 area high schools. We'll have refreshments, music and art...for your heart!
Keep your finger on the pulse of all Riverside Heart Month activities by visiting riversidehealthcare.org/events and join us on social media using #RiversideHeartMonth.
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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