Riverside Regional Medical Center - Peninsula

11/07/2025

Creating calmer, more supportive spaces for every patient. 💚

Riverside Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department now has a new sensory cart to help patients with autism feel more comfortable during their visit.

Thanks to our community partners at Hampton Fire Rescue, this cart—and sensory tools for EMS units—were made possible through their incredible fundraising efforts.

WTKR recently featured this story, highlighting how our care teams are already seeing the difference it makes. “It’s worked well,” one nurse shared. “The bubble lights are a big hit!”

Together, we’re building a more inclusive healthcare experience for all. 🌟

🔗 Read the full WTKR story:
https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/newport-news/it-has-worked-well-riverside-regional-medical-center-has-new-sensory-cart-to-help-patients-with-autism

10/31/2025

🍼💤 Safe Sleep, Sweet Dreams

At Riverside Health, we are dedicated to helping every baby sleep safely from day one. 💕

Darlene, a nurse on the Women and Infant Care Unit at Riverside Regional Medical Center, shares how our team supports parents with safe sleep education, — reminding families that babies should always sleep flat on their backs, in their own sleep space, with no extra blankets or pillows.

Learn more about what moms, dads and caregivers need to know to create a safe sleep environment for your baby at https://ow.ly/x8E150Xlbgt.

08/12/2025

🎉 It’s official—the expanded 3West Medical-Surgical Unit is open at Riverside Regional Medical Center!

This investment expands our capacity from 18 to 22 beds, bringing more space, improved design, and a smoother workflow for our care teams. The new unit will serve patients with complex medical needs, chronic illnesses, and post-surgical recovery—delivering care in a space built for healing and comfort.

Thank you to our incredible team for making this milestone possible! 💚

Newly relocated MedSurg unit increases bed capacity to 22 to better meet patient care needs.

06/23/2025

This June, we’re teaming up with the Safe to Sleep® campaign to spread a life-saving message: a clutter-free crib is a safe crib.

That means:
❌ No pillows
❌ No stuffed animals
❌ No loose blankets

✅ Just baby. On their back. In a safety-approved crib.

Watch the quick video and learn how to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths with one simple action: https://ow.ly/8Anz50W7jNj

Let’s give every baby the safest start possible. 💛

06/13/2025

💪 Dads, your role in safe sleep matters more than you think.

This Father’s Day month, we’re spotlighting all the ways dads can be safe sleep champions — from putting baby down on their back to creating a safe sleep space free of toys and loose bedding.

Check out this helpful Safe to Sleep® guide made just for dads 👇
https://ow.ly/BUjA50W7jAQ

Your actions can protect your baby — even while they sleep.

05/16/2025

💚 That’s a Wrap on Team Member Appreciation Week! 💚

What an incredible week it’s been celebrating our amazing team members at Riverside Regional Medical Center! 🙌

From photo booth fun and wellness fairs to breakfasts served by leadership and a mini carnival (yes—dunk tanks and a petting zoo included!), we’ve loved every moment of showing our appreciation.

Seeing so many of you wearing green across our campuses was a beautiful reminder of the unity, heart, and dedication that connect us all.

To each and every team member: thank you for the compassion, energy, and excellence you bring to work every day. You make Riverside special—and we’re so proud to celebrate YOU. 💚

05/12/2025

🎉 Nurses Week 2025 at Riverside Regional Medical Center was a blast! 🎉
We celebrated our incredible nurses with fun lemonade and candy snack carts, delicious coffee bars, and more surprises throughout the week. To top it all off, our hospital lights glowed in red in support and recognition of Nurse Week, shining a spotlight on the heart and dedication of our amazing team.

From sweet treats to heartfelt moments of appreciation, this week was all about showing our nurses just how much they mean to us. Thank you for your unwavering dedication, care, and compassion. You are the heart of healthcare, and we’re so grateful to have you on our team.

05/07/2025

🎉 5 Straight “A”s for Safety at Riverside Regional Medical Center

We’re proud to share that our hospital has once again earned an “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group—for the fifth time in a row!

This grade isn’t just a letter. It represents our deep commitment to protecting patients from harm, preventing infection, reducing errors, and providing compassionate, high-quality care close to home.

We’re honored to be nationally recognized for the way we care for our friends, family, and neighbors. Your safety is our top priority—always. 💚

📲 Learn more about what this recognition means.

Two Riverside acute care facilities earn top scores in patient safety performance

04/22/2025

Every mom on the peninsula deserves to feel confident and supported after giving birth—no matter what language she speaks. ❤️

That’s why Riverside has launched a new multilingual postpartum video series, now part of the discharge process for new moms at Riverside Regional Medical Center.

🎥 These videos are available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole and cover must-know topics like:

✔️ Warning signs to watch for
✔️ Physical recovery
✔️ Caring for your newborn
✔️ Postpartum mental health

As our community becomes more diverse, we’re making sure every mother leaves the hospital with clear, accessible information to care for herself and her baby. Learn more >

New initiative aims enhances access to vital post-delivery care for Spanish and Haitian Creole-speaking mothers

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. 💊

📍 Riverside Regional Medical Center – Medical Office Building | 12200 Warwick Boulevard
📍 Riverside Primary Care Mercury West | 3401 W. Mercury Boulevard

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.