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

April 20, 2024

Join us for our 2024 Health Equity Panel, Let's Get to the Bottom of Cancer on Saturday, April 20, 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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Prostate Cancer Early Detection Event

Riverside Cancer Network is partnering with Charlie Hill of the Hampton Roads Prostate Health Forum to host a FREE Community Prostate Cancer Education and Early Detection event.

Join us on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at First Gravel Hill Baptist Church. The event will include Prostate Cancer awareness & education, FREE PSA tests & DRE exams, health and wellness resource tables and more!

Registration is encouraged, therefore please call 1-800-520-7006 to register. For more information, email us at [email protected]

This event is FREE TO ALL! We look forward to seeing you!

 

Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First Gravel Hill Baptist Church
5230 Old Stage Hwy
Smithfield, VA, 23430

Cancer

May

03

Riverside's 15th Annual Stroke Symposium

Thank you for your interest in Riverside's 15th Annual Stroke Symposium which will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Newport News Marriott at City Center. Breakfast will begin at 6:30 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, 2024.

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

For payment via Inter-Company Transfer of Funds, please choose the "pay by mail" payment option when registering and then contact Nicole Duck for more information by emailing here.  

Exhibitors will register on this site through Riverside by clicking the yellow REGISTER NOW button. Exhibitor registration includes a table to showcase product/institution. Deadline for exhibitors to register is April 29, 2024.

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 (757) 873-9299 and mention the Riverside Stroke Symposium special rate of $135.

For questions, additional information or special dietary requests, please email Nicole Duck, Stroke Program Coordinator, Riverside Regional Medical Center.

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

04

Riverside's Parkinson's Symposium

Join us for our Parkinson’s Disease Symposium where you can hear presentations from Riverside’s Movement Disorder specialists, community organizations and get information on living well with Parkinson's.

This symposium is free and open to the public. Connect with other patients, meet our providers and learn about the many services and organizations focused on Parkinson’s Disease in our community.

Registration is encouraged. Please click on the yellow REGISTER NOW button to the right and complete the form.

We look forward to you joining us!

Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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

Parkinson’s Disease

Movement Disorder