Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - Middle Peninsula

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.

04/02/2025

Spring is beautiful—but the tree pollen? Not so much.

If your eyes are itchy, your nose won’t stop running, and you feel like allergies are taking over your life, you’re not alone. April is peak pollen season in our region—and your symptoms may be worse than usual.

Swipe through for 5 practical tips to breathe easier this season and learn how to protect yourself before symptoms get worse.

👉 Read the full blog here for more expert advice:
https://ow.ly/PVWc50VpOt9

01/30/2025

Make this the year of healthy habits that stick! Say goodbye to fad diets and hello to small, sustainable changes that improve your overall health. Dr. Edward Chu, Cardiologist with Riverside Cardiology Specialist, shares expert tips to help you feel your best and live healthier every day. 🥗💪

Discover how simple changes can lead to lasting results—your journey starts here!

📖 Read more here: https://www.riversideonline.com/patients-and-visitors/healthy-you-blog/blog/l/lose-the-fad-diets-and-the-weight-in-the-new-year-heres-how

Weight loss tops the list of new year’s resolutions in January and by February that resolution is often long forgotten. So what’s the secret to...

01/14/2025

🚨 Emergency Room or Urgent Care? Knowing where to go can make a big difference in getting the right care when you need it. 🩺

For conditions like sore throats, fevers, ear infections, rashes, or flu symptoms, Urgent Care is your go-to. The Emergency Room is the right place for serious conditions like chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe injuries, or stroke symptoms.

Our latest blog explains the difference so you can make the best decision for your health.

💻 Learn more here: https://www.riversideonline.com/patients-and-visitors/healthy-you-blog/blog/e/emergency-room-vs-urgent-care #:~:text=If%20you%20have%20a%20serious,Another%20difference%20is%20the%20cost

👉 Share this post to help others make the right call!

Learn the difference between the ER and urgent care. Find out where to go for life-threatening vs. non-life-threatening conditions for timely care.