RIVERSIDE – Riverside University Health System – Public Health kicked off a year-long celebration of its 100 years serving the residents of Riverside County through programs aimed at disease prevention, nutrition, and beyond.The centennial celebration, “Honoring Our Past and Shaping Our Future,” began Feb. 17-24 with events in Riverside, Perris, and Indio. Dignitaries, including Riverside County CEO Jeff Van Wagenen and COO Juan Perez, joined RUHS - PH leadership to commemorate the founding of the department in 1926."It's incredible to look back through our history and see how far we have come. We are indebted to all who have served this county before us and honored to carry that torch forward today," said Kim Saruwatari, Director of RUHS - PH.One hundred years ago, pol
