Riverside

10/31/2026

Warning: Extreme cuteness overload 🚨🎃

This Halloween, our little ones are going wild! From a cuddly bear and a colorful caterpillar to a dazzling peacock and a hoppy little frog, our zoo crew is ready to steal the show.

Wishing everyone a safe, sweet, and spook-tacular Halloween! Swipe to meet this year’s cutest trick-or-treaters!

10/30/2026

👻 We’ve Got Spirit… Yes, We BOO! 🎃

With Halloween just around the corner, the Sanders Assisted Living team is already getting into the spirit—transforming their community with festive fun, laughter, and a little spook-tacular magic! 👀

At Riverside, it’s the dedication, heart, and everyday moments from our teams that create a true sense of community—one where everyone feels cared for and at home, no matter the season. We’re grateful to everyone who brings this spirit to life, one smile at a time.

10/28/2026

We're honored to be named one of Forbes' Best-In-State Employers for the eighth time. 🎉

This recognition is a testament to the incredible people who make Riverside special. Whether caring directly for patients or supporting operations behind the scenes, our team members help create a workplace built on purpose, compassion and excellence.

Thank you, Team Riverside, for everything you do for our patients, communities and one another. 💚

Learn more about this award: https://www.riversideonline.com/about/newscenter/system/forbes-ranks-riverside-among-best-employers-in-virginia

10/27/2026

🤰 What if your prenatal care came with a built-in support system?

In this video, Keli McAdam, Certified Nurse Midwife with Partners in Women's Health, shares how Group Prenatal Care brings together moms who are due around the same time to learn, connect, and support one another throughout pregnancy.

- Personalized care and one-on-one check-ins

- Meaningful conversations with fellow moms-to-be

- Expert guidance from Certified Nurse Midwives and guest speakers

- More time to ask questions and prepare for birth and parenthood

Pregnancy is a journey, and you don't have to navigate it alone. Group Prenatal Care is designed to help you feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.

Learn more about Group Prenatal Care: https://ow.ly/8Jt65101vcr

10/26/2026

You can't feel high cholesterol. That's what makes it so important to check. ❤️

High cholesterol often has no symptoms, but it can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.

In the latest episode of Healthy YOU, host Frankye Myers sits down with Dr. Sara Nele-Nguyen, a Riverside Internal Medicine Resident, to talk about who is at risk, what your cholesterol numbers actually mean, and simple lifestyle changes that can make a lasting impact on heart health.

🎧 Tune in for practical advice that could help you better understand your risk and take charge of your health.

https://ow.ly/yORk51017fN

10/23/2026

Every Step Led Here 🏔️

After months of training and preparation, Riverside Health urologist Dr. Scott Burgess has reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

While the view from the top is remarkable, this journey was never just about reaching the summit. Inspired by the courage, resilience and determination he witnesses in patients every day, Dr. Burgess took on this challenge as a reflection of the strength required to navigate life's toughest journeys.

"Standing at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, I'm reminded that the journey is often more important than the destination. Every day, I have the privilege of caring for patients who face challenges far greater than this climb, and their strength inspired me every step of the way. This experience reinforced something I see in cancer care every day: progress happens one step at a time, and every step matters."

Congratulations, Dr. Burgess, on an incredible accomplishment and for celebrating the resilience of the patients who inspired the climb.

10/22/2026

Every person deserves access to timely breast health care, regardless of financial circumstances.

We're proud to partner with the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF) through the Screening & Diagnostic Services Fund to help eligible individuals access no-cost breast cancer screening and diagnostic services. Since 2022, the Fund has helped more than 1,550 patients receive over 3,100 screening and diagnostic tests, helping identify 39 breast cancer diagnoses.

As Dr. Aaron H. Chevinsky shares, early detection is one of the most important factors in improving breast cancer outcomes. Through this partnership, we're helping remove financial barriers so more people can receive the care they need, when they need it.

If cost has kept you from getting screened or pursuing follow-up testing, help may be available. Contact Riverside's Cancer Outreach Office at 1-800-520-7006 to learn more about eligibility.

Thank you, VBCF, for your partnership in improving access to care across Eastern Virginia. 💗

Access to breast cancer breast cancer diagnostic services shouldn't depend on someone's ability to pay.

We're excited to partner with Riverside Health to expand VBCF's Screening & Diagnostic Services Fund into eastern and coastal Virginia, helping more people access the testing they need.

Through this partnership, eligible patients may receive financial assistance for mammograms and other breast imaging services at participating Riverside Health locations.

This expansion is another step toward reducing financial barriers to breast health services across Virginia.

10/21/2026

🤧 Cough, chest congestion, or shortness of breath? It might be more than just a cold.

A cold usually starts with a runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and a mild cough. Bronchitis, on the other hand, often feels deeper in the chest—think persistent cough, mucus, chest congestion, wheezing, or shortness of breath. If your cough is getting worse, you’re having trouble breathing, or you have chest discomfort or a fever, it’s time to get checked. M.D. Express Urgent Care is here for you, seven days a week.

Learn more about our urgent care services: https://ow.ly/6NWx50ZZvC7

10/19/2026

For nearly 56 years, Jim Thornton and Donna Thornton built a life together.

When Donna became ill, she had one wish: to remain at home. Thanks to Riverside Hospice, that wish became a reality. Surrounded by the people she loved most, Donna spent her final days where she felt most comfortable, and Jim experienced firsthand the compassion, dignity and support that hospice care can bring to a family.

But Jim also knew that not every family has the ability to receive hospice care at home.

That's why he's helping make something extraordinary possible.

Through a transformational gift to the Riverside Health Foundation the future Donna S. Thornton Hospice Home on the campus of Warwick Forest will provide a peaceful, home-like setting for patients whose care needs can no longer be met at home, ensuring more families have access to the comfort, dignity and compassionate support that meant so much to Jim and Donna.

These photos tell the story of a remarkable love, a promise fulfilled and a legacy that will continue caring for others for generations to come. 💚

Learn more about The Donna S. Thornton Hospice Home and the impact it will have on our community at the link below.

🔗https://ow.ly/IqoP50ZYVun

10/15/2026

💉 Leading by example.

Today, we welcomed leaders from the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association, including Virginia State Health Commissioner Dr. Cameron Webb, for a community event highlighting the importance of the annual flu vaccination.

Those in attendance didn't just talk about prevention, they rolled up their sleeves and received their flu shots, reinforcing a simple but important message: getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to help protect yourself, your loved ones and your community during flu season.

📸 Check out photos from today's event and learn more about why healthcare leaders are encouraging Virginians to make the flu vaccine part of their fall routine.

🔗 Read the full story: https://ow.ly/uCiz50ZY8OL