Riverside Health's 13th Annual Advanced Practice Provider Conference - EXHIBITOR PAYMENT

Virtual Understanding Your Baby & the NICU

We invite you to join us to learn about Understanding your Baby and the NICU!

This virtual class is intended to help new families feel informed, supported, and empowered through their NICU journey – from baby's arrival and stay in the NICU to life at home after discharge.

Attendance is limited to the expectant mother and 1 additional person. ONLY the expectant mother needs to register for this class. 

Registration is required. Please register by clicking the yellow REGISTER NOW button to the right and provide the requested information, including your email address.

This class is offered on three scheduled Wednesday mornings each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Instructions to virtually join the class will be sent by the instructor a few days before the scheduled date you selected.

We look forward to you joining this class as you prepare for the arrival of your little one!

Health Equity Panel: Heart Safe, Stroke Smart (Eastern Shore)

Join us for our 2025 Health Equity Panel: Heart Safe, Stroke Smart on Thursday, April 3, 2025!

• 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
• Promoting community education and engagement
• Cooking demonstration

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

Health Equity Panel: Heart Safe, Stroke Smart

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.

• Brooks Crossing Innovation & Opportunity Center hosted by Virginia Department of Health
• Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital

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!