Riverside Community Hospital

10/17/2026

Caring for our tiniest patients takes specialized skills, preparation and an incredible team.

Yesterday, our Neonatal Intensive Care Transport team came together for its annual skills training, reinforcing the expertise and teamwork needed to care for newborns during critical moments.

Throughout the day, team members participated in four hands-on training rotations focused on skills such as airway management, IV access and emergency procedures. They also practiced simulated neonatal transports, medication preparation and equipment readiness.

Behind every neonatal transport is a dedicated group of nurses, respiratory care professionals, neonatologists and EMS partners working together to provide compassionate, specialized care.

We're grateful for this extraordinary team and their continued commitment to being prepared for our tiniest patients.

10/15/2026

Breast cancer awareness goes beyond knowing the warning signs. 💗

Grab your girlfriends and make it a girls’ day with a purpose! Join Riverside Community Hospital for Beyond the Pink: A Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch, a FREE community event at the beautiful Victoria Club.

We're going beyond the typical conversation about breast cancer symptoms to explore what you can do to support your health. Hear from our doctors about breast cancer risk factors, the role of healthy lifestyle habits — including nutrition, physical activity, sleep and stress management — and advances in surgical treatment, outpatient care and breast reconstruction.

Enjoy a morning of learning, connection and conversation, featuring:
🌸 Brunch and a vendor fair
🌸 Presentations from our doctors
🌸 Q&A with breast health experts
🌸 Raffle prizes

Saturday, Oct. 24 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Victoria Club | 2521 Arroyo Drive, Riverside

The event is FREE, but space is limited!

Reserve your spot today at https://bit.ly/4s9kdVO or call 844-630-5295.

10/13/2026

Setting the bar for trauma education — together! 👏

At Riverside Community Hospital, advancing trauma care goes beyond the walls of our hospital.

On October 8, we proudly hosted our inaugural Trauma Symposium, bringing together more than 160 attendees, including registered nurses, EMS partners and trauma teams from surrounding hospitals.

As an ACS Level I Trauma Center, we're committed to sharing expertise, strengthening partnerships and advancing the knowledge that supports high-quality trauma care throughout our community.

A special thank-you to our incredible speakers for sharing their time, knowledge and experience, and to everyone who joined us for this important day of learning and collaboration!

Together, we're working toward better care for our community when it matters most.

10/07/2026

Learning more about your health can help you make informed decisions about your care.

Riverside Community Hospital was proud to join the Janet Goeske Foundation and Senior Center for its 50 and Better Health Fair. Our team shared information about healthcare services and upcoming free community events, while Dr. Sarah Chae presented an educational talk about diabetes and Dr. Chris Parks and Dr. Akash Patel discussed gastrointestinal health.

We’re grateful for opportunities to partner with local organizations and connect our community with trusted health information and resources!

Great event, Janet Goeske Foundation & Senior Center!

10/06/2026

Help shape the future of perinatal care in the Inland Empire.

The Birthplace at Riverside Community Hospital is on track to welcome nearly 4,000 babies in 2026 and we’re looking for experienced Labor and Delivery registered nurses to help us continue building a program centered on quality, teamwork and compassionate care.

Our commitment to mothers and babies is backed by The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care, recognizing our approach to integrated, coordinated and patient-centered care from pregnancy through postpartum.

If you have acute care Labor and Delivery experience and are ready to bring your expertise to a growing perinatal care team, explore opportunities at Riverside Community Hospital.

Apply today and help shape what comes next: https://bit.ly/4hIEBYT.

10/03/2026

Riverside cardiology expertise recently reached a national audience.

Dr. Shonit Nandakumar, a third-year general cardiology fellow, and Dr. Nikhil Ghatnekar, interventional cardiology associate program director, represented Riverside Community Hospital at the 2026 SCAI SHOCK symposium in St. Louis. They shared Riverside’s work to improve care for people experiencing cardiogenic shock.

Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the heart suddenly cannot pump enough blood to support the body. Riverside’s approach emphasizes recognizing warning signs early, bringing the right care teams together quickly and escalating care without delay.

By sharing this work with doctors from across the country and learning from other experts in cardiogenic shock care, our team continues to bring knowledge and collaboration back to the patients and communities we serve.

Congratulations to Dr. Nandakumar and Dr. Ghatnekar for representing Riverside on a national stage!

09/30/2026

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency, and recognizing the warning signs can make a difference.

In this video, Dr. Ng, emergency medicine provider and sepsis champion at Riverside Community Hospital, explains what sepsis is, who may be at greater risk and signs that require immediate medical attention.

If an infection is followed by a sudden decline, unusual sleepiness, confusion or trouble breathing, seek emergency medical care right away.

Know the risks. Spot the signs. Act fast.

09/24/2026

Staying informed about health risks can help you recognize when something is wrong and know when to seek care.

This week, Riverside Community Hospital colleagues were out in the community sharing health and safety education with older adults at the Janet Goeske Senior Center, including information on fall prevention, C. diff and sepsis.

Wendy, injury prevention coordinator, shared practical ways to improve strength and balance, reduce fall risks at home and help older adults stay safe and independent.

Jennifer, infection prevention coordinator, provided education about C. diff, a germ that can cause serious intestinal illness. She also shared information about prevention, including the importance of handwashing with soap and water and other steps that can help reduce the spread of infection.

September is Sepsis Awareness Month, making it an important time to learn about this life-threatening medical emergency. Sepsis happens when the body has an extreme response to an infection. Kinsey, sepsis coordinator, and Alyssa, intensive care unit educator, shared information about recognizing possible warning signs, including confusion, fever or shivering, shortness of breath and extreme pain or discomfort.

Knowing the risks and recognizing warning signs can help you take the right next step. If you suspect sepsis, seek medical care immediately.

09/22/2026

Excellence in care is about more than what happens in the operating room. It is also about taking time to listen, explain and care for people with compassion.

We recently honored Dr. Joseph Elsissy as our 2026 local physician recipient of the Frist Humanitarian Award, part of the HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction.

Created in 1971 and named in honor of HCA Healthcare co-founder Dr. Thomas F. Frist Sr., the Frist Humanitarian Award recognizes individuals whose commitment to caring for others extends beyond everyday acts of kindness.

Dr. Elsissy’s colleagues see that commitment in action. In their nominations, they described a surgeon who takes time at the bedside to explain the risks and benefits of surgery, discusses factors that can affect outcomes without judgment and patiently answers questions from patients and families. They also highlighted his dedication to teaching students and physician assistant fellows, supporting his surgical team and serving underserved communities.

That combination of expertise, communication, mentorship and service reflects the patient-centered care we strive to provide every day.

09/20/2026

Last week, we celebrated two important milestones in advanced heart care at Riverside: more than 500 transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures and more than 300 Watchman procedures.

TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure that replaces a diseased aortic heart valve without traditional open-heart surgery. The Watchman procedure places a small implant in the heart to help reduce stroke risk for certain people with atrial fibrillation.

These milestones reflect the experience and expertise of our doctors and Cath Lab colleagues, who work together to bring advanced heart care closer to home for our community.

Congratulations to the incredible teams who has helped make these milestones possible!

Learn more about heart care at Riverside: https://bit.ly/4AneeAh.

08/07/2026

Proud to celebrate two incredible leaders representing HCA Healthcare's Far West Division!

Congratulations to Jackie DeSouza Van Blaricum, Division President, and Dr. Taryn Bragg, board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon at Sunrise Children's Hospital, on being recognized by Nevada Business Magazine's .

We are very fortunate to have such extraordinary women leading and making an impact across our organization and the communities we serve.

06/02/2026

As the Vegas Golden Knights continue their pursuit of the Stanley Cup, our team is proudly showing our support in VGK gear 🏒⚔️

Just like the caregivers and hospital teams we support every day across Las Vegas, success is built on dedication, teamwork and commitment. WE SHOW UP for our patients, our colleagues, our community and our hometown team. Go Knights Go!

05/07/2026

Last week, our Division President Jackie Van Blaricum returned to Virginia Commonwealth University as the keynote speaker for the Landmarks in Leadership program hosted by the Department of Health Administration.

Jackie spoke about resilient leadership and how to lead through constant change with purpose. We're proud to see her investing in and inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders.

02/09/2026

We’re proud to see our own Dr. Sanjay Kaushal representing Sunrise Children's Hospital on FOX5 Las Vegas during .

This conversation highlights what we see every day. How early intervention, innovation, and a dedicated multidisciplinary team at Sunrise Children’s Hospital consistently deliver outcomes above national benchmarks for children with congenital heart disease and their families.

We are grateful to provide this level of specialized care, close to home 💙

12/05/2025

As part of HCA Healthcare, we're proud to announce a $4.8 million gift to Pepperdine University to help launch the School of Nursing with the Pepperdine University College of Health Science. This is part of HCA Healthcare's greater commitment to helping address the national nursing shortage.

“We believe that investing in nursing education is vital to the future of healthcare,” said Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC, senior vice president and chief nurse executive for HCA Healthcare. “It is a privilege to support Pepperdine University’s new School of Nursing as they prepare the next generation of caregivers with the tools, confidence and compassion to care for patients and communities.”

Pepperdine’s School of Nursing opened this fall and currently enrolls 68 students. The school provides undergraduate and graduate nursing degree programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and an Entry Level Master of Science, Clinical Nurse Leader (ELM-CNL). As part of their curriculum, nursing students will have the opportunity to complete clinical rotations at our hospital, Los Robles Regional Medical Center, in Thousand Oaks, California.

Learn more about this significant investment to support nurses and educate the next generation of nursing leaders: https://bit.ly/4pmTV0c.

11/24/2025

Congratulations to our Far Best CNC Elevate graduates!

Elevate is our division-built program designed to grow the very best CNCs and develop the next generation of nursing leaders. We’re incredibly proud of this group for raising the bar and shaping the future of care.

11/22/2025

We are so proud to see our own Division President, Jackie Van Blaricum, helping lead this powerful conversation at Riverside Community Hospital’s Women in Medicine & Healthcare Leadership Symposium.

Thank you to Riverside Community Hospital and all of the GME leaders and residents who made this event inspiring and empowering.

11/21/2025

Today, our Division President Jackie Van Blaricum and MountainView Hospital CEO Alexis Mussi stepped “Behind the Red Line” for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to deliver world-class surgical care.

From open-heart procedures to GI care, our teams showcased the skill, precision and compassion that define our operating rooms every day.

Shout out to the incredible caregivers who raised the bar today:
🩺 Lynn, Open Heart CNC: A true expert and anchor for the team
🩺 Jaymon, RN: Always ready, always prepared for every heart patient
🩺 Raquel, GI RN: Delivering compassionate care that keeps families returning
🩺 Irene, GI CNC: Treating every patient like family
🩺 The entire surgical team and Dr. Jahangir for allowing us to observe a complex open-heart case
🩺 And Dr. Ryan Hafen, PD for Anesthesia Residency: Training the next generation of graduate medical students

Swipe for a glimpse inside the OR teams that keep our community safe.

11/18/2025

Sunrise Health System is bringing world-class cancer care close to home.

Learn how we're strengthening cancer care in Nevada: https://bit.ly/3LP1Sw4

Tom Cronin, Regional Vice President of Oncology Services for HCA Healthcare and board member for the American Cancer Society, shares how the HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network is advancing cancer care in Nevada.

11/14/2025

Alexis Mussi has always been a champion for culture, teamwork and operational excellence. We're proud to welcome her back to MountainView Hospital as CEO and look forward to the impact she'll continue to make across the HCA Healthcare Far West Division.

Welcome Alexis Mussi, new chief executive officer at MountainView Hospital!

This new position is a homecoming of sorts for Alexis, who led Surgical Services at MountainView Hospital before joining Southern Hills in 2016 as Chief Operating Officer, ultimately becoming CEO in 2019. Alexis began her healthcare career at Sunrise Children’s Hospital in 2008 as Director of Physician and Provider Relations, later advancing through leadership roles that fueled her passion for operations and strategy.

Alexis transformed Southern Hills during her tenure, growing the hospital from 134 to 331 beds and leading milestone projects such as the state’s first freestanding emergency room, ER at the Lakes, and the Division’s first psychiatric facility, the Pavilion.

Beyond these achievements, Alexis is known as a culture champion, bringing teams together to advance our mission -- the care and improvement of human life.

Congratulations Alexis and welcome back to MountainView!