Purple Flower Program, Awards Presentation

June 09, 2026

Join Riverside Health for a special awards program honoring the Purple Flower Program, recipient of the Commonwealth Council on Aging’s Best Practices Award. 

The Purple Flower Program, based at Riverside Health’s Martha W. Goodson Center, is a person-centered initiative focused on increasing dementia awareness and strengthening the ability of clinical teams to support individuals living with dementia and their caregivers in acute care settings.

This meaningful event will bring together community members, healthcare professionals, and supporters to celebrate innovation and excellence in aging services. Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the program’s impact and its role in enhancing compassionate, dementia-informed care.

Event Details

  • Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
  • Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Awards presentation begins at 4:30 p.m.)
  • Location: Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg, 1500 Commonwealth Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185
    • Main Conference Room
  • Additional Info: Refreshments will be served

Registration is required. To register, click on the yellow REGISTER NOW button to the right and complete the form. 
Please reserve your spot by May 29, 2026.

We look forward to celebrating this important achievement with you.

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