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Staying Healthy with Type II Diabetes

Join us for a special talk led by Riverside Internal Medicine doctor, Megan McGavern, D.O.. on living with type II diabetes. She will discuss the newer management options for staying healthy and enjoying life. During this Facebook live only event, you can submit your questions via the private message or event video post.

Thursday, August 17 at 6 p.m.
Join us via Facebook Live Logo online • Submit your questions live during the discussion!


Missed the past events below?

You can still view them on our Facebook page!

Weight Loss: Get the Skinny on ReShape®

Dr. William Hackworth on the new ReShape procedure. The ReShape Procedure is a new, FDA approved, non-surgical approach to weight loss that is proven to help people achieve and maintain significant weight loss. It is completely different from any diet, program, or procedure you may have tried or considered before. In this informational seminar we will discuss:

• ReShape dual-balloon technology and how it works
• How ReShape is different from other weight loss options
• Real patient testimonials and how to get started
Strokes are preventable and treatable

Did you know that stroke is the fifth leading cause of death? You can find out more about the impacts, types, signs and symptoms, available treatments and prevention measures from the expert Stroke Neurologist and Neurointerventionalist, Pankajavalli Ramakrishnan, M.D.

How ultrasound helps diagnose sports injuries

See how office-based ultrasounds can be used to diagnose tears and other soft tissue conditions. Discussion with sports medicine physician Dr. J.R. Barley IV.

Do you have silent reflux? A different kind of heartburn

Learn from Dr. Cara Watts about what is referred to "Silent Reflux" or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). She will share its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options and how it differs from classic heartburn (GERD).
Aging and Dementia - Roadmap to a Healthier Brain

Over the last twenty years, there has been significant progress in our understanding of normal and pathological aging of the brain. Dr. Adel Aziz introduces some of these developments and how we can utilize them to optimize brain health. Learn directly from a fellowship trained neurologist with specialization in various types of dementia, Dr. Adel Aziz,.

These free lectures will continue throughout the year the first Thursday (in-person & on Riverside Peninsula's Facebook) and third Thursday (only Facebook Live Logo) every month. This series will be in Newport News and available online, offering education and open discussion on a wide range of health topics for everyone.

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