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Join us for our 3rd Annual Red Dress Fashion Show and Brunch titled "Women, Let's Talk Heart to Heart!"
Come pamper yourself with free massages and take advantage of our healthy vendor booths and free cardiac health risk screenings from 10:00-11:00 am. Brunch and lectures from 11:00 am-12:30 pm.by Dr. Syed Bokhari, Cardiologist; Sheila Clarke, RMC Dietician; Dr. Sabah Langston OB/GYN.
Fashion show and giveaways from 12:30-1:30 pm.
Come dressed in your favorite red attire or native international dress. Special outrageous hat contest.
Registration fee is $15 Early Bird or $20 at the door. Call Riverside Community Hospital now to register at 951-788-3463. Space is limited.
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If you are looking to make healthier resolutions for the New Year, Riverside Community Hospital can help you achieve your goals with medical care across all specialties along with free health education through classes and seminars. Check us out online or call us at (951) 788-3463 for more information about our state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive services.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases takes a look at diabetes complications and how to prevent them.
Go to Diabetes.org to learn the truth behind some of the most common diabetes myths.
Take the first step to quit smoking by visiting the American Cancer Society.
Get a look at the impact that heart disease has on public health in America at CDC.gov.
Know the price of physical inactivity by visiting the American Heart Association.
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Parenting is arguably the most challenging job in the world, so it is not surprising that many parents-to-be seek training to prepare for the task. At Riverside Community Hospital, we not only provide high-tech birthing facilities, but we offer complete prenatal education to expectant moms and dads, making us the leading birth center in Riverside. Over 87% of the babies born in the city are born at our hospital after their parents planned and prepared with these regularly-offered classes.
Prepared Childbirth Class
There are many labor techniques that are used in childbirth today, and it is best to explore all of them before choosing the one that is right for you. In the Prepared Childbirth Class, you will get to see various labor techniques and learn about details of childbirth that can help you plan effectively.
Breastfeeding Clinic
Breastfeeding for the first year of your child’s life is recommended, because breastfeeding has been shown to improve developing immune systems and reduce the chances for common infant illnesses and SIDS. Many women benefit from assistance in learning to breastfeed, so we offer a free clinic to new mothers looking for help. Mothers love the guidance offered by our nurses and staff, and the clinic serves as a follow-up to ensure that newborn babies are being fed enough.
Infant Care Class
If you are a first-time parent, tasks like changing diapers and swaddling your baby may not come easy. Taking our Infant Care Class will help you get some practice in these newborn care basics so that your baby is cared for properly from his or her first moments in the world.
Along with these helpful classes, Riverside Community Hospital also offers the Maternity Tea & Tour, which is held twice monthly for free. Sign up for this event and the classes discussed above by visiting us online or calling our Consult-A-Nurse healthcare referral line at (951) 788-3463.
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In order to stay in good health, you need to get regular physical activity throughout each week. There are two types of activity to include in your routine—aerobic and anaerobic exercises.
As you will hear in this video, aerobic activities increase your heart rate for an extended period of time. These exercises burn calories and cause you to breathe heavier, and they range from light to vigorous. You will see examples of activities at all intensity levels so you can choose which exercises are best for your fitness level.
When you get moving, check-in with your total health by visiting Riverside Community Hospital. Connect with us on our website or call us at (951) 788-3463 to learn about the classes and seminars we offer to help you stay in tune with healthy living.
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The majority of adults in America are at risk for heart disease, but many individuals have no idea that they carry this serious risk. This is one of several reasons that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. If you want to avoid being part of this statistic, you can start lowering your heart disease risk with better habits that you can implement today.
Change your diet
The common diet in America has shifted from sensible meals cooked at home to large portions of processed foods that tend to be high in fattening ingredients like high fructose corn syrup. Bringing more fresh foods and portion control into your diet will help your heart by giving you more of the nutrients you need. Plus, it will be easier to maintain a healthier weight that puts less pressure on your heart.
Start exercising
Physical activity is not an optional component of good health. You need exercise for more than just weight control. Exercise helps to improve your circulation and strengthen your heart so you are less likely to have elevated blood pressure or blockages in the arteries.
Quit smoking
Smoking is hard on your heart because it forces your heart to work faster as a result of reduced lung capacity and poor respiration. Cigarette smokers tend to have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and a high resting heart rate. These conditions all elevate a person’s risk for heart disease, but they will all start to improve almost immediately after smoking cessation.
Manage stress
Everyone experiences stress, but not all people feel the mental and physical effects that stress can lead to. Those who avoid the negative effects of stress utilize techniques to promote relaxation so they can let go of daily stress that might build to long-term health issues.
You can begin to incorporate these healthy heart habits into your life today by consulting the Heart Care Institute at Riverside Community Hospital. Make an appointment to speak with one of our cardiologists or get answers to your heart health questions by calling our Consult-A-Nurse healthcare referral line at (951) 788-3463.
