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Join Riverside Healthcare during Heart Month to spread awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. Through awareness, education and lifestyle changes, heart disease can be managed and even prevented.

february is heart month

In celebration of Heart Month, Riverside Healthcare is offering free CT Heart Scans during the month of February to those who qualify. Call (815) 935-7531 or visit riversidehealthcare.org for more information.

Riverside's celebration of Heart Month also includes the following events:

National Wear Red Day


Friday, February 7


Wear red on February 7 to spread


awareness of heart disease!

Heart Care Fair


Thursday, February 13 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Riverside Medical Center South Lobby


You'll love the heart-healthy information, free


blood pressure checks, giveaways, cooking and art demonstrations.

Advancements in Atrial Fibrillation Management


Featuring Dr. Abhimanyu Beri & Dr. Vikas Patel


Wednesday, February 19 | 5:30 p.m.


The Kankakee Depot, 199 S East Ave in Kankakee


Space is limited, register online at riversidehealthcare.org/events.

Art 4 Heart


Thursday, February 27 | 5:30 p.m.


The Majestic, 150 N Schuyler Ave in Kankakee


Explore the journey to a healthy heart through the artist's eye. This unique event features artwork submissions from over 15 area high schools. There will be refreshments, music and art... for your heart!

Learn more about Riverside's award-winning heart care by visiting riversidehealthcare.org.

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