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Managing Diabetes: A Guide for Better Health

September 9th, 2022

Community

Primary Care Month Health Event

Managing Diabetes: A Guide for Better Health

Presented by Elizabeth Deck, DNP, FNP-BC, CDE

Tuesday, Sept. 20 | 6 to 7 pm

Riverside Health Fitness Center 100 Fitness Dr.
Bourbonnais

Diabetes can have a serious impact on our health. Join primary care and internal medicine provider, Elizabeth Deck, DNP, FNP-BC, CDE as she discusses medications, physical activity, meal planning, and monitoring options for better health with diabetes.

Attendees will have the chance to enter into a drawing for a free one-year Riverside Health Fitness Center Membership and a $100 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card.
Refreshments will be served.

To register visit riversidehealthcare.org/events.
Due to limited seating, registration is required.
This event is FREE.

2022 Walk to End Alz

September 8th, 2022

Community, News & Media

Join the Riverside Team

Join Team Riverside in The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday September 17th. Together, we’ll walk and raise funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. And together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease.

Get ready for an inspiring and safe Walk day with the information below.

Parking and Walk route information:
The Walk will be located at Kankakee Community College and the route is about a mile long.

Parking is available in the lots adjacent to the event site.

Event schedule:
Venue Open & Start of Festivities: 8:30am

Promise Garden Ceremony: 9:30am

Walk Day FAQ:

All participants should register prior to Walk day at alz.org/walk.
All children must be registered.
Strollers, wheelchairs and wagons are welcome.
The Walk route and festivities are outdoors — please plan accordingly.
Donations will be taken on Walk day via mobile payment and cash/check dropbox.
Be sure to wear your purple and carry your Walk flags! Take a selfie or photo of your team and post on social media using #Walk2EndALZ and #ENDALZ.

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Join us at the kick-off event on August 12 at Westwood Senior Living in Kankakee!

Riverside Senior Advantage

August 26th, 2022

Community, Benefits & Resources

The Senior Advantage Department is very beneficial because we assist with choosing Medicare options as this tends to be a very confusing time for individuals that are given an overabundance of information. We can simplify this time for them.

As you, your family, or your friends approach Medicare age, you can utilize our free services to learn your options. Please inform your family and friends of our approaching Open Enrollment, October 15th – December 7th to review their current Medicare plans.

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T-Shirt Orders for The Walk To End Alzheimer’s

August 18th, 2022

Community

Cash Only. Please turn in your t-shirt order and cash to Drew Weaver located in Westwood Trails Assisted Living. Orders will be taken for the Bourbonnais Campus at the Kickoff Event located in the Bourbonnais Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care parking lot. All orders are must be turned in by September 1st. Proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Fallen soldiers honored by torch ride to Arlington

July 29th, 2022

Community, Employee Spotlight, News & Media

The son of Kris Hemp, a member of the Riverside Heart & Vascular staff, was honored at the 13th annual Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride.

From the Daily Journal:

A name not forgotten.

This was the intent of an honorary stop in Chebanse to recognize Army Spc. Grant Yohnka as part of the 13th annual Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride on Thursday.

The annual ride begins in Eugene, Ore., each summer and takes a different cross-country route to Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., stopping along the way to honor 68 fallen heroes in each of their hometowns.

Read the full article here