RUHS Medical Center Hospital Wide Grand Rounds are held every third Wednesday of each month from 12 to 1:00 pm on Zoom.

• May 15 - Limb Preservation with Morteza Chitsazan, DO 

• June 19 – Canceled  

For more info, please contact Monica Nagata at M.Nagata@RUHealth.org.

Beach vibes are headed to RUHS Mission Grove. The RUHS Week Beach Party will kick off at 11 a.m. at 7898 Mission Grove Parkway, Riverside, with vendors, food trucks, beach-themed games and prizes. Each employee will receive a special RUHS ceramic mug and a ticket for freshly-made kettle corn or agua fresca from Enzo’s Kettle Corn.

Beach vibes are coming to the employees of RUHS - Public Health and the Arlington Mental Health Facility. The RUHS Week Beach Party will kick off at 11 a.m. at 4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside, with vendors, food trucks, beach-themed games and prizes. Each employee will receive a special RUHS ceramic mug and a ticket for freshly-made kettle corn or agua fresca from Enzo’s Kettle Corn.

 RUHS – Behavioral Health is looking for individuals who are passionate about serving others and promoting health and wellness in Riverside County to serve as volunteers for its Art of Wellness Fair at the Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District in San Jacinto. Volunteers receive lunch, snacks and a free event T-shirt. Check out the flyer here.

 To register, visit this link.   

Indio may be a long way from the coast, but the beach vibes are headed to RUHS - Desert Region. The RUHS Week Beach Party will kick off at 10 a.m. at 47-825 Oasis St., Indio with vendors, food trucks, beach-themed games and prizes. Each employee will receive a special RUHS ceramic mug and a ticket for freshly-made kettle corn or agua fresca from Enzo’s Kettle Corn.

Beach vibes are headed to RUHS - Medical Center. The RUHS Week Beach Party will kick off at 7 a.m. at 26520 Cactus Ave., Moreno Valley with vendors, food trucks, beach-themed games and prizes. Each employee will receive a special RUHS ceramic mug and a ticket for freshly-made kettle corn or agua fresca from Enzo’s Kettle Corn.

 RUHS – Behavioral Health is looking for individuals who are passionate about serving others and promoting health and wellness in Riverside County to serve as volunteers for its Art of Wellness Fair at the Coachella Valley History Museum in Indio. Volunteers receive lunch, snacks and a free event T-shirt. Check out the flyer here.

 To register, visit this link.   

RUHS staff who want to promote heart health, get some exercise and support a great cause can join the RUHS – Public Health team for the 2024 Inland Empire Heart and Stroke Walk in Jurupa Valley.  

This year’s walk will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, at Rancho Jurupa Park, 4600 Crestmore Road. Guests can register by visiting this link or scanning the QR code on this flyer.

For any questions, please contact RUHS Community Outreach at (951) 358-5255.    

Join us for a memorial walk and resource fair, Poisoning & Overdose Awareness 5k Walk, "1 Heart, 1 Life". There are three scheduled events honoring those who have lost their lives due to poisoning and overdose. We welcome you to register as a runner for our 5k runs listed!

Event highlights include the free 5K memorial walk, resource fair, guest speakers, and complimentary#recoveryjourney

• APRIL 27 - MURRIETA

• Murrieta Town Square Park

• 8 AM - 2 PM

Register to walk: bit.ly/1LifeWalkRegister

Register to volunteer: bit.ly/1LifeWalkVolunteer

Registration is now open for the RUHS Emergency Department and Specialty Teams Conference on Friday, April 26, from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Moreno Valley Conference Center.

Open to all staff, this conference provides continuing education of emergency services to EMS, Fire, Police Hospital Staff, RNs, and Physicians.

All who attend the full conference will receive a certificate of completion! For more information and to register, visit https://ruhsfoundation.org/Emergency-Department-Conference/

The Foundation invites staff to participate in Denim Day at the Medical Center campus from 1 – 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. Denim Day takes place on the last Wednesday of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. People are encouraged to wear denim to combat victim blaming and educate others about sexual violence during this day of awareness and action. During the same event, participants can sponsor a pinwheel to be planted in the stairwell planters adjacent to the Marion and Mary Ashley Education and Conference Center. This gesture honors children who have experienced abuse and neglect and symbolizes our commitment to their protection and well-being. More information here

Join the Riverside University Health System team to make positive change for moms and babies during the 2024 March of Dimes March for Babies on Saturday, April 20, in Jurupa Valley.  

The event, which raises funds and awareness around rising preterm birth and maternal death rates, will begin at 9 a.m. at Rancho Jurupa Park, 4600 Crestmore Road.  

To register, or for more information, visit this link.

RUHS Medical Center Hospital Wide Grand Rounds are held every third Wednesday of each month from 12 to 1:00 pm on Zoom.

• April 17 - Neurology with Ruby Koshy, MD 

• May 15 - Limb Preservation with Morteza Chitsazan, DO 

• June 19 – Canceled  

The 2024 Hospital Wide Grand Rounds calendar still has available spots.  If you are interested in presenting or have an educational request, please contact Monica Nagata at M.Nagata@RUHealth.org.

Join us for a memorial walk and resource fair, Poisoning & Overdose Awareness 5k Walk, "1 Heart, 1 Life". There are three scheduled events honoring those who have lost their lives due to poisoning and overdose. We welcome you to register as a runner for our 5k runs listed!

Event highlights include the free 5K memorial walk, resource fair, guest speakers, and complimentary#recoveryjourney

• APRIL 13 - RIVERSIDE

  Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Blvd, Riverside, CA 92501

  8 AM - 2 PM

Register to walk: bit.ly/1LifeWalkRegister

Register to volunteer: bit.ly/1LifeWalkVolunteer

A Poster Presentation Workshop for the 2024 Riverside University Health System Research Symposium will be held on Tuesday, April 9, from 4-6 p.m. in the Education Building. Participants are invited to register for the workshop and submit their posters for review and feedback by Friday, April 5. View the flyer for more info.

Donate blood Wednesday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the RUHS Education Building. Donors will receive one free Fandango movie ticket! Sign up at LStream.org/RUHS.

RUHS Medical Center Farmer’s Market happens every Thursday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. near the Education Building. Pick up some fresh fruit vegetables, nuts, popcorn, and more!

The public is invited to an insightful presentation about brain health on Wednesday, March 27, from 6-8 p.m. by Dr. Benjamin Wilson, Psychologist from RUHS - Behavioral Health. Dr. Wilson is a passionate researcher who explores alternative approaches to improving mental health, including holistic medicine. The brain health presentation will cover various topics, including stress management, sleep, anxiety, depression, exercise, diet, and the benefits of supplements.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into enhancing your brain health at the Rustin Conference Center, located at 2085 Rustin Avenue in Riverside. Register today by contacting Pedro Arciniega at parciniega@ruhealth.org or at 951-955-4148.

Join us for a memorial walk and resource fair, Poisoning & Overdose Awareness 5k Walk, "1 Heart, 1 Life". There are three scheduled events honoring those who have lost their lives due to poisoning and overdose. We welcome you to register as a runner for our 5k runs listed!

Event highlights include the free 5K memorial walk, resource fair, guest speakers, and complimentary#recoveryjourney

• MARCH 27 - PALM DESERT

• Palm Desert Civic Center, 43900 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

• 7 AM - 1 PM

Register to walk: bit.ly/1LifeWalkRegister

Register to volunteer: bit.ly/1LifeWalkVolunteer

RUHS Medical Center Farmer’s Market happens every Thursday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. near the Education Building. Pick up some fresh fruit vegetables, nuts, popcorn, and more!

A free “Difficult Airway” Workshop, presented by the Department of Anesthesiology, is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the RUHS Education Building. Attending physicians, residents, nurses, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and medical students are encouraged to attend. Registration is required.  

RUHS Medical Center Farmer’s Market happens every Thursday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. near the Education Building. Pick up some fresh fruit vegetables, nuts, popcorn, and more!

RUHS Medical Center Farmer’s Market happens every Thursday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. near the Education Building. Pick up some fresh fruit vegetables, nuts, popcorn, and more!

RUHS Medical Center Farmer’s Market happens every Thursday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. near the Education Building. Pick up some fresh fruit vegetables, nuts, popcorn, and more!

RUHS Medical Center Farmer’s Market happens every Thursday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. near the Education Building. Pick up some fresh fruit vegetables, nuts, popcorn, and more!

This month’s Hospital Wide Grand Rounds is canceled. Please join fellow teammates for the following upcoming sessions:  

• March 20 - Pathology with Cedric Bol, MLS, and Tait Stevens, MD 

• April 17 - Neurology with Ruby Koshy, MD 

• May 15 - Limb Preservation with Morteza Chitsazan, DO 

The 2024 Hospital Wide Grand Rounds calendar still has available spots.  If you are interested in presenting or have an educational request, please contact Monica Nagata at M.Nagata@RUHealth.org.

Please reserve this time on your calendars to attend the quarterly 2024 Employee Forums for all employees at the Medical Center, Clinics, Arlington, and Correctional Health. The meeting is held via Microsoft Teams on the following 2024 dates:

• Thursday, Feb. 15, from 2 – 3 p.m. Click here to join the meeting

• Thursday, May 16, from 2 – 3 p.m.

• Thursday, Aug. 15, from 2 – 3 p.m.

• Thursday, Nov. 21, from 2 – 3 p.m.

Please note:

• You must download the Microsoft Teams app on your computer or mobile device before the meeting.

• You will not be able to dial-in.

• Mute your microphone and turn off your camera.

 If you have any issues logging in, please contact the Help Desk at 951-486-4740.

RUHS Medical Center Farmer’s Market happens every Thursday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. near the Education Building. Pick up some fresh fruit vegetables, nuts, popcorn, and more!

In recognition of Ash Wednesday on Feb. 14, Father Geoffrey will round the inpatient units and distribute ashes to patients and employees upon request between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Father Geoffrey will also distribute ashes to employees who wish to participate in the Meditation Room/Chapel between 12-1:30 p.m. in Room E1151 on the first floor of the Hospital across from the Pharmacy Pick-up/Consultation window.

For more information, please contact Hospital Chaplain Belinda Jones at (951) 486-4333 or be.jones@ruhealth.org.

View the flyer

RUHS Medical Center Farmer’s Market happens every Thursday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. near the Education Building. Pick up some fresh fruit vegetables, nuts, popcorn, and more!