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Welcome to Riverside Medical Center

Riverside Medical Center is a nationally recognized, award-winning hospital with leading programs in heart care, cancer care, neurosurgery and orthopedics.

Meet the faces of RIVERSIDE

Meet the faces of Riverside Medical Center
RUSH-RIVERSIDE CANCER INSTITUTE RUSH-RIVERSIDE
CANCER INSTITUTE

Most advanced center in the region for all types of cancer.
RUSH-RIVERSIDE HEART CENTER RUSH-RIVERSIDE HEART CENTER
Explore one of Nation's top
hospitals for cardiac surgery.
Riverside TV is on the Air ROBOTIC ASSISTED SURGERY
Surgeons use robotic technology
to ensure the best results
Neurosciences Institute RIVERSIDE NEUROSCIENCES INSTITUTE
Specialized in treating disorders
of the brain, spine, and nerves.

Health Information

Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries


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Coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. Like all other tissues in the body, the heart muscle needs oxygen-rich blood to function, and oxygen-depleted blood must be carried away. The coronary arteries consist of two main arteries: the right and left coronary arteries. The left coronary artery system branches into the circumflex artery and the left anterior de ... more


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Upcoming Riverside Events

WOMEN’S HEALTH FAIR
WOMEN’S HEALTH FAIR Riverside Medical Center – West Camp...
Take Heart! Lecture and Screening Series
Take Heart! Lecture and Screening Series Riverside Medic...
Diabetes Support Group
Meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Rivers...
Wellness Wednesdays
Third Wednesday of Each Month Riverside Health Fitness Ce...

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Latest Headlines

North Lobby Entrance Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Classes at Riverside

Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program Patients seen ...
Childbirth Choices
Childbirth Choices Wednesdays (dates vary) One-class sess...
Lamaze Class
Lamaze Class Offered once a month on a Saturday (dates va...
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Offered once a month (dates ...

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