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Health Equity Panel: Heart Safe, Stroke Smart

April 03, 2025

Join us for our 2025 Health Equity Panel: Heart Safe, Stroke Smart on Thursday, April 3, 2025! We are working together with our community partners to bring you this event!

We will talk about the risk factors of cardiovascular disease and the steps you can take to reduce your personal risk of stroke and heart attack.

  • Wellness, nutrition, exercise, stress management
  • Health factors including blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar, smoking
  • How genetics and family health history affect your risk
  • Recognizing symptoms to better advocate for yourself and your loved ones

Moderator:

Frankye Myers, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Executive Vice President/Chief Nurse Executive, Riverside Health

Our Expert Panelists:

  • Torry Pledger, M.D. Family Medicine, Primary Care, Riverside Health
  • Jatifa Harris, MSN-Ed, ACNPC-AG, CCRN, SCRN, Quality Director of Neuroscience & Cardiovascular Service Lines, Riverside Health
  • Shonna Johnson, M.D., Family Medicine, Primary Care, Riverside Health
  • Mary Haigh, MSN, RN, CEN, NE-BC, Director of Emergency Services, Riverside Health
  • Wendy Bunting, MS, CCC-SLP, System Director for Rehabilitation & Wellness Services, Riverside Health
  • Luisel Ricks-Santi, Ph.D., Senior Associate Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion, EVMS

This event will be held in person and starting at 5 p.m. we will have an interactive hour that includes a resource fair, blood pressure checks, exercise demonstrations, food, free merchandise & giveaways. An expert panel discussion will begin at 6:00 p.m.

To register for this event at New Beech Grove Baptist Church on April 3rd at 5:00 p.m., click the Yellow REGISTER NOW button on the right side of the page and complete the form and questions.  
 
In addition, the following satellite locations will LIVE stream the panel discussion and will host their own community health fair. Click the corresponding links to register for their events:

Once registered for the event that you choose, you will be provided the link to join the panel discussion LIVE.

For more information, please email Toiya Sosa at [email protected].

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about preventing stroke & heart disease for all. We look forward to you joining us at this great event!

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Riverside Health's 17th Annual Stroke Symposium

Thank you for your interest in Riverside Health's 17th Annual Stroke Symposium which will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Newport News Marriott at City Center. Breakfast will be from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.

Please join us for a day focused on the latest advances in caring for stroke patients.

Registration is required. To register, click the yellow REGISTER NOW button and complete the form.
Deadline to register is April 29, 2026.

Registration fees are as follows:

  • Physicians | Pharmacists - $150
  • Nurse Practitioner | Physician Assistant - $120
  • Nurse | EMS | Other Allied Health - $90
  • Full-Time Student (Medical | Nursing | Allied Health | Resident) - $50 (Letter of Faculty Approval Required)
  • Exhibitors - $1,000

Exhibitors will register on this site through Riverside by clicking on the yellow REGISTER NOW button. Exhibitor registration includes a table to showcase product/institution. Deadline for exhibitors to register is April 29, 2026.

For hotel accommodations, visit Book your corporate rate for Riverside, choose your date(s) and click check availability. Then select special rates and choose your room. You can also call the Marriott at 866-329-1758 and mention the Riverside Health Stroke Symposium group block special rate of $139. Last Day to Book at this rate is Sunday, April 12, 2026 or until block is full. 

For questions, additional information or special dietary requests, please email Jay Miller, Quality Director - Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Service Lines for Riverside Health.

We look forward to you joining us this year!

Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Newport News Marriott City Center
740 Town Center Drive
Newport News, VA, 23606

Stroke Symposium

May

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Virtual Childbirth Preparation Classes

Riverside is proud to offer virtual Childbirth Preparation Classes. Mom-to-be and her partner or support person can explore the many choices available to make their birth experience personal and positive.

This course includes comprehensive information on pregnancy, labor, and birth, as well as relaxation and breathing techniques, all from the safety of your home.

Registration is required. Click on the yellow Register Now button to the right to register. Please provide your email address.

As the date for the new session approaches, you will receive an email with instructions on how to join virtually. This class is a series of four sessions offered on consecutive Monday evenings for two hours from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The May series dates are 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 and Thursday 5/28.

We look forward to helping you prepare for the arrival of your little one. If you have questions, please send us an email at [email protected].

Monday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Virtual Childbirth Preparation Classes

Riverside is proud to offer virtual Childbirth Preparation Classes. Mom-to-be and her partner or support person can explore the many choices available to make their birth experience personal and positive.

This course includes comprehensive information on pregnancy, labor, and birth, as well as relaxation and breathing techniques, all from the safety of your home.

Registration is required. Click on the yellow Register Now button to the right to register. Please provide your email address.

As the date for the new session approaches, you will receive an email with instructions on how to join virtually. This class is a series of four sessions offered on consecutive Monday evenings for two hours from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The May series dates are 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 and Thursday 5/28.

We look forward to helping you prepare for the arrival of your little one. If you have questions, please send us an email at [email protected].

Monday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Women's Health

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