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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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Meet & Greet with the providers of Riverside Cancer Specialists of Tidewater & Infusion Center

Join the providers of Riverside Cancer Specialists of Tidewater & Infusion Center for an informal evening at Wasserhund Brewing Company. This meet and greet offers an opportunity to connect with our oncology team, learn more about our approach to care and strengthen collaboration in support of your patients.

You’ll have the opportunity to:
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  • Learn about our process for timely access to new and urgent cancer referrals
  • Understand our approach to coordinated care across health systems and community practices
  • See how we maintain communication throughout treatment and follow-up care
  • Build relationships that support seamless care for shared patients

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Wasserhund Brewing Company - On the patio
510 Belaire Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23320

For more information, contact Sharon at 757-436-2995.

We look forward to you joining us!
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About Riverside Cancer Specialists of Tidewater & Infusion Center

At Riverside Cancer Specialists of Tidewater, we provide comprehensive medical oncology, hematology and infusion services for patients across Chesapeake, Suffolk and Virginia Beach.
 
Our approach is grounded in close collaboration with referring providers. We work alongside primary care physicians, surgeons, radiation oncologists and specialists to ensure care plans are aligned and communication stays clear throughout treatment.
 
Our physicians are active in the Tidewater community, with privileges at multiple local hospitals and participation in regional tumor boards across health systems. We prioritize prompt access for new cancer patients and strive to make the referral process straightforward and responsive.
 
To learn more visit, riversideonline.com/cst.

Tuesday 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Wasserhund Brewing Company
510 Belaire Avenue
Chesapeake, VA, 23320

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Dump the Grump? A Thoughtful Look at Irritability, Aging and Men's Mental Health

Join us for an engaging and insightful Lunch-n-Learn exploring the often-overlooked topic of men’s mental health as they age. Men are often encouraged to express their emotions - until they grow older. This thought-provoking session examines the paradox of emotional expectations placed on aging men, the roots of irritability, and how we can better support healthy emotional expression rather than suppression.

Lunch-n-Learn: Dump the Grump? A Thoughtful Look at Irritability, Aging, and Men's Mental Health

📅 August 26
📍 Martha W. Goodson Training Center, 460 McLaws Circle, Suite 130, Williamsburg, VA

🕦 Lunch: 11:30 AM
🕛 Presentation (Hybrid): 12:00 - 1:00 PM

  This session is offered in a hybrid format:

  • In-person attendance is limited to 24 participants
  • Virtual participation is unlimited
  • Please indicate your preferred attendance method when registering

Presenter:
Mike Verano, LPC, LMFT, CEAP, CCISM, BC-TMH, CCTP, CFRC
Mike Verano is a highly experienced licensed therapist with over 30 years in the mental health field. A nationally recognized speaker, he holds multiple certifications including trauma, tele-mental health, and critical incident stress management. Mike has published extensively in national and international outlets, contributes regularly to Psychology Today and CURE Magazine, and is the author of several books focused on stress, mindfulness, and cancer survivorship.

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From Grumpy Old Man to "Irritable Male Syndrome" - Psychology Today

Registration is required and limited to 24 in person participants. To register, click the yellow REGISTER NOW button to the right and complete the form. Registration closes on XXXX, 2026.

For questions, please contact [email protected] or call (757) 220-4751.
 
We look forward to you joining us!

Wednesday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Martha W. Goodson Training Center
460 McLaws Circle, Suite 130
Williamsburg, VA, 23185

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This class allows moms-to-be and their partner or support person to explore the many choices available to make their birth experience personal and positive. The course includes comprehensive information on pregnancy, labor and birth, as well as relaxation and breathing techniques.

This class is being offered the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and one Saturday morning a month from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm.
 
Registration is required.  Attendance is limited to the expectant mother and 1 additional person, therefore ONLY the expectant mother needs to register. Registration will close once the class has reached capacity.
 
To register click the yellow 'Register Now' button to the right and complete the form. Please be sure to provide your email address. Once the form is completed, click the yellow 'NEXT' button to submit your registration.  
 
As the class date approaches, you will receive a reminder email with additional information about the class.
 
Your instructor will meet you in the Tower Lobby of Riverside Regional Medical Center to take you to the classroom.
 
We look forward to you joining us!

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500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd
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