Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - Middle Peninsula

10/22/2025

A Day in the Life: Dr. Dwayne North ✨

Each day for Dr. North is a blend of precision, teamwork, and care — from his first patient conversation in the morning to his last chart update before heading home. For Dr. North, no two days look exactly the same.

🎥 Spend a day with Dr. Dwayne North here at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, where precision and compassion meet in every moment. From performing a port placement — a small device placed under the skin to provide reliable, long-term IV access for patients starting cancer treatment — to reviewing charts and coordinating with his surgical team, his focus remains the same: delivering seamless, patient-centered care.

💬 What’s something you’ve always wanted to ask a general surgeon? Drop it below!

🔗 Learn more about Dr. North here: https://www.riversideonline.com/en/find-a-doctor/find-a-doctor-results/dwayne-north

10/14/2025

💪 Living Life Fully Again — Thanks to Riverside Orthopedic Specialists

At 72, Debbie is enjoying life to the fullest in King and Queen County — from church activities to cheering on her granddaughters. But when knee pain began slowing her down, she turned to Riverside Orthopedic Specialists in Gloucester for help.

With care from Dr. Steven Hospodar, Orthopedic surgeon with Riverside Orthopedic Specialists, Debbie underwent a total knee replacement at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and was amazed by her recovery.

“People couldn’t believe how fast I bounced back. The team was wonderful and made me feel so supported,” Debbie says.

Now she’s back to doing all the things she loves. 💚 Thank you Debbie for sharing your story with us.

👉 Read Debbie’s full story: https://ow.ly/AUjm50XbaZv

10/07/2025

Hip, hip… hooray! 🦴

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital has been again named a Blue Distinction Center+ for hip and knee replacement!

This distinction means our community has access to the highest level of nationally recognized orthopedic care right here on the Middle Peninsula. From surgery to recovery, our amazing orthopedic team is helping neighbors walk, run, and dance their way back to the activities they love. 💚🙌

Learn more about this designation and what it means for our patients >

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg recognized with national quality designation

09/12/2025

Early yesterday morning, Thursday, September 11, Riverside became aware of a social media post made by an individual contracted through North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA), our anesthesiology group, that included highly inappropriate comments supporting violence against a public figure.

We took prompt action and by mid-morning on September 11, her contract through NAPA was terminated. The individual is no longer affiliated with Riverside Health.

05/22/2025

💚 That’s a Wrap on Team Member Appreciation Week at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital! 💚

What an incredible time we had last week celebrating our amazing team members at Riverside Walter Reed! 🙌

We closed out the week with a cookout filled with delicious food and meaningful fellowship—a perfect way to reflect on the hard work and heart our team brings every day.

It was a wonderful reminder of the unity, compassion, and dedication that define our team.

To each and every one of you: thank you for the care, energy, and excellence you bring to our hospital. We were proud to celebrate YOU. 💚

05/21/2025

We’re growing to meet your needs. 💪

We recently celebrated the expansion of our Riverside Cancer Care Center in Gloucester with an open house, marking a major step forward in enhancing comprehensive cancer care — including both medical and radiation oncology — closer to home.

This project allows us to care for more patients while maintaining the same high-quality, personalized approach you’ve come to trust.

This expansion means:
✅ More space for treatment
✅ Enhanced comfort and privacy
✅ Better access to care and support

We’re proud to grow alongside our community and ensure that more individuals have the resources they need when facing a cancer diagnosis.

💬 Read how this expansion benefits patients across the region: https://ow.ly/rmSk50VWzM6

05/14/2025

💚 We Walked for Mental Health ️

Recently, our community came together at our hospital for the first annual Mental Health Matters Awareness Walk—and the impact was unforgettable.

💬 From heartfelt signs to team spirit and powerful conversations, this one-mile walk was motivational, meaningful, and full of purpose.

Together, we raised critical funds for Bacon Street Youth and Family Services, supporting local mental health and substance use programs that change lives.

🎉 Huge congratulations to our standout teams for showing up in style, spirit, and support—you made the day even more special!

To every walker, donor, and supporter: thank you for showing up, speaking out, and helping to end the stigma around mental health.

Because when we walk together, we send a powerful message—Mental Health Matters. 💚

05/12/2025

🎉 Nurses Week 2025 at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital was filled with fun and appreciation! 🎉

Our amazing nursing team went all out over the past week, rocking their best ’80s attire, showing off their superhero spirit, and even hosting a car wash to spread some extra cheer. Every moment was filled with joy, laughter, and a whole lot of team spirit!

Thank you to our incredible nurses for your unwavering dedication, care, and compassion. You are the superheroes of healthcare, and we are beyond grateful for everything you do.

05/08/2025

💚 It’s Nurses Appreciation Week—and just for today, we’re spotlighting some of the outstanding nurses from Riverside Walter Reed Hospital!

We hit them with a round of rapid-fire questions—including the best advice they’ve ever received—and their answers show just how passionate and dedicated they truly are.

Each day, they bring compassion and expertise, making a real difference in our patients’ lives.

💬 Know a Riverside nurse who deserves some love? Tag them in the comments and help us celebrate these everyday heroes!

04/16/2025

Riverside Health, in partnership with local law enforcement and the DEA, will host a drug take back event on April 26, providing the public with the opportunity to easily and safely dispose of unneeded medications. 💊

📍Wal-Mart Pharmacy
6819 Walton Lane, Gloucester VA 23061

Learn more 👇

Riverside to host Prescription Drug Take Back Day events in Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Gloucester and Onancock.

04/11/2025

Hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog—these changes can start long before your last period and continue well after.

Whether you're in perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause, you're not alone—and support is available every step of the way.

Swipe through to learn about each stage and what care options are available to help you feel your best.

💬 Let’s break the silence around menopause.
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/9W8M50Vz4Qn

04/04/2025

If you or a loved one is facing a serious illness, palliative care can provide much-needed support. It focuses on improving comfort, managing symptoms, and helping with the emotional and practical challenges that come with living with serious illness. 🌿

Check out our latest blog to discover how palliative care can gently enhance the quality of life for patients and their loved ones.

Are you struggling with a serious illness? A Riverside Health System expert offers five ways palliative care can help.