Join Riverside Healthcare in spreading awareness of heart health!

January 31, 2020

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.

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In celebration of Heart Month, Riverside Healthcare is offering free CT Heart Scans during the month of February to those who qualify. Call (815) 935-7531 or visit riversidehealthcare.org for more information.

Riverside's celebration of Heart Month also includes the following events:

National Wear Red Day 
Friday, February 7 
Wear red on February 7 to spread 
awareness of heart disease!

Heart Care Fair 
Thursday, February 13 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Riverside Medical Center South Lobby 
You'll love the heart-healthy information, free 
blood pressure checks, giveaways, cooking and art demonstrations.

Advancements in Atrial Fibrillation Management 
Featuring Dr. Abhimanyu Beri & Dr. Vikas Patel 
Wednesday, February 19 | 5:30 p.m. 
The Kankakee Depot, 199 S East Ave in Kankakee 
Space is limited, register online at riversidehealthcare.org/events.

Art 4 Heart 
Thursday, February 27 | 5:30 p.m. 
The Majestic, 150 N Schuyler Ave 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. There will be refreshments, music and art... for your heart!

Learn more about Riverside's award-winning heart care by visiting riversidehealthcare.org.

 
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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 300-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, orthopedics, and maternity services. Its reputation for nursing excellence has earned Riverside Magnet® designation since 2011, the only area hospital to hold 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