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Health Equity: Let's Get to the Bottom of Cancer

April 13, 2024

Join us for our 2024 Health Equity Panel, Let's Get to the Bottom of Cancer on Saturday, April 13, 2024!

“Let’s Get to the Bottom of Cancer” is a community centered experience featuring facts, fun and a focus on colorectal health. Everyone is welcome to join us to learn about colon cancer prevention, including opportunities for screenings and expert knowledge. Attendees can take advantage of the Health Fair for Colorectal Cancer Awareness, including music, prizes, cooking demonstrations and food as well as a health equity panel of experts. Participants may also take advantage of opportunities for a free colon cancer screening.

This event is presented by Riverside Health System, Regional Cancer Disparities Collaborative (RCDC) and Sentara in partnership with the ACS, Bon Secours, Center for Public Health at NSU, Celebrate Healthcare, EVMS, Hampton University, Hitting Cancer Below the Belt and VCU Massey.

To register, click on the yellow Register Now button to the right and complete the form or call 800-520-7006. Same day registration will be available.

Did you know that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.? And, early detection through screening can significantly improve your chances of survival. To learn more about colon cancer and the importance of screenings before you join us by visiting the Colorectal Cancer Alliance or American Cancer Society.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about colon cancer prevention and improve your overall health. We look forward to you joining us at this great event!      

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Feb

05

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!

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Riverside Regional Medical Center
500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA, 23601

Women's Health

Feb

07

In-Person Postpartum Health & Baby Care: Your Guide to the 4th Trimester

This is the class you didn't know you needed!

The Fourth Trimester, also known as the postpartum period, is a time of intense change in your baby, your body and your lifestyle.  Learn more about the adjustments you and your little one will experience in the weeks after delivery.

In this class, your instructor will share examples of how to care for yourself and your baby, along with reassurance that the changes and ups and downs experienced in the 4th trimester are normal and to be expected.

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

Attendance is limited to the expectant mother and 1 additional person, therefore ONLY the expectant mother needs to register for this class. Registration will close once we have reached capacity. As the class date approaches, you will receive an email from the instructor with additional information about the class. 
 
Your instructor will meet you in the Tower Lobby to take you to the classroom.
 
This In-person Class Guide to the 4th Trimester Class will be offered on the 1st Friday evening of every month from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 
 
We look forward to helping you learn more about  how to care for yourself and your baby along with the reassurance that the ups and downs of the 4th trimester are normal and expected.

Friday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Riverside Regional Medical Center
500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA, 23601

Women's Health

Feb

08

Riverside Health's 13th Annual Advanced Practice Provider Conference

We invite all Advanced Practice Providers and students enrolled in an advanced practice provider curriculum to register and attend this annual conference, presented by the Riverside Medical Group Advanced Practice Provider Committee.

Registration fees are as follows:

  • Riverside NP/CNM/PA: $50
  • Non-Riverside NP/CNM/PA: $125
  • NP/CNM/PA Students: $40

To register, please click the yellow Register Now button to the right. Register at your earliest convenience or no later than January 31, 2025.

For registration questions, please contact Kristine Bohn or call 757-534-7046.

For questions on the day of the conference, please text or call Terry Thompson at 757-298-8019.  

Room reservations are available at the Marriott at City Center for $129/night through January 19, 2025.
Book your group rate for the Riverside APP Conference

You can also call the Marriott at City Center at 866-329-1758 and ask for the "Riverside APP Conference" group block.

We look forward to you joining this great event!

Saturday 7:15 AM - 4:10 PM

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

App Conference