Cancer
Congratulations to Brenda McLaren on Retirement!
Congratulations to Brenda McLaren, oncology nurse, on her retirement after 40 years of service at Riverside!
Brenda started at Riverside on the IV team for two years and then worked in surgery for 32 years. For the past six years Brenda has been in oncology.
Thank you Brenda for your 40 years of service to our organization and for the positive impact you have had on so many patients throughout your career! We wish you nothing but the best in retirement.
Riverside Cancer Institute Hosting Free Head & Neck Screening
April is Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month!
The Riverside Cancer Institute is hosting a free head & neck screening for the community on April 28 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Riverside Health Fitness Center Yoga Studio.
Head & Neck Cancer Risk Factors Include – long-term chronic alcohol use, tobacco use, HPV infection, or a lump in the head or neck that is not going away.
Ear Nose and Throat Specialists will be on-site to schedule a follow-up appointment if the examiner feels further evaluation is needed.
To schedule the screening, visit riversidehealthcare.org/cancerscreen or call (815) 935-7544.
Riverside Chooses Hope
Employees who are survivors or currently battling cancer are encouraged to join us for light refreshments and a short program.
Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Time: 5 to 7 p.m. – program at 6 p.m.
Where: Riverside Health Fitness Center
RSVP has been extended to Friday, December 3! Please email Gabby Cinnamon at [email protected] to RSVP.
Light the Building Pink 2021
Kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Riverside! You’re invited to our 2nd Annual Light the Building Pink event on Thursday, September 30.
Join us for light refreshments and a brief program where we will light the building pink in honor of Breast Health Awareness Month for October.
The event will take place behind Riverside Medical Center and starts at 5:15 p.m. with a brief program at 5:45 p.m.
Riverside Goes Gold for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month
During September, Riverside Medical Center will be lit gold for Pediatric Awareness Month.
According to the National Cancer Institute, it is estimated that over 15,000 children ages 0 to 19 will be diagnosed with cancer. Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children in the United States.
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