Welcome to the official page for Riverside Health.
04/16/2026
Meet Mary Riddick, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Smithfield! 🌟
For more than 22 years, Mary has been a steady, compassionate presence, always ready to lend a hand and care for others as she would her own family. Her dedication truly brings Riverside’s mission to life every day.
We’re proud to celebrate Mary as the Virginia Health Care Association - Virginia Center for Assisted Living CNA of the Year, a well-deserved recognition of her commitment, kindness, and excellence in care.
We’re proud to celebrate the first 100 days of Riverside Smithfield Hospital! 🎉
As the newest member of the Riverside Health family, Smithfield Hospital has already made a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients in the Smithfield and Isle of Wight community. Here’s to many more achievements ahead as we remain dedicated to caring for others as we would care for those we love.
04/13/2026
April is National Donate Life Month 💚
We are proud to help make care more accessible at our Transplant Outreach Clinic in Newport News, through our strategic alliance with Health. Patients can receive pre-transplant evaluations and follow-up care closer to home, making a meaningful difference during a challenging time.
Have you or someone you know been impacted by organ donation or transplantation? Share below or drop a 💚 to show your support.
Small community hospital. National recognition. 💚🎉
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - Middle Peninsula has been named one of the Top 20 Rural Hospitals in the nation for the first time! 👏
Even more exciting? RWRH is the only hospital on the East Coast to make the list, a true testament to the dedication, compassion, and expertise of our team. This recognition shows that world-class care doesn’t have to be far away, it’s happening right here, close to home, every single day. 💚
For the second year in a row, our Simulation Training Lab has earned national recognition from Becker’s Healthcare as one of the top medical simulation training and education programs in the country! 👏👏
Located at Riverside Regional Medical Center, this cutting-edge lab is where innovation meets hands-on learning—helping our team members, medical residents, and community partners sharpen their skills in a safe, high-tech environment.
That means better training, stronger teams, and even better care for our patients.
Earlier this year, leaders from our Senior Living communities sat down with local legislators to talk about what matters most—our residents and the teams who care for them every day.
These conversations focused on how legislation impacts real people, from the quality of care we provide to the support our caregivers need to continue showing up with compassion and dedication.
We’re grateful to Delegate Otto Wachsmann, Delegate Keith Hodges, Delegate Mark Downey and Senator Danny Diggs for taking the time to listen and engage in meaningful discussion about the future of senior care in our communities.
We remain committed to advocating for those we serve and the teams who make that care possible every day. 💚
04/02/2026
⭐ Mark Your Calendars: Saturday, April 25! ⭐
We're proud to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day—a vital initiative to prevent prescription drug misuse and safely dispose of unused or expired medications. 💊
Clearing out your medicine cabinet? Protect your loved ones and help build a safer, healthier community.
👇 Find a Riverside drop-off location near you.
Riverside to host Prescription Drug Take Back Day events in Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Gloucester and Onancock.
04/01/2026
Experiencing mood swings, restless nights or just feeling off?
For many women in their late 30s to 40s, these changes may be linked to perimenopause.
In this episode of Healthy YOU, host Frankye Myers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Lunsford, board-certified OB-GYN, to talk through what is really happening during this stage of life, what is normal, what is not, and when it may be time to seek care.
If you have been noticing these changes in yourself or someone you care about, this conversation can help you better understand what is going on and what steps to take next. 💚
Big news for mental health care in our community. 💚
Riverside Health has named Jack Field, MHA, as President of Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center (RMHRC), bringing strong leadership and a deep commitment to patient-centered care.
With prior experience at RMHRC and a proven track record in hospital operations, Jack is uniquely positioned to lead the continued growth of compassionate, high-quality behavioral health services across our region.
Today, we celebrate and honor the incredible physicians at Riverside who provide expert care, hope, and healing to our patients, their families, and our communities. Their dedication, compassion, and lifesaving work make a difference every single day.
Join us in showing appreciation for our doctors! 👏
➡️ Want to share a message of gratitude? Visit the link in our bio to leave a note of appreciation: https://ow.ly/Uw6a50YsnHs
03/26/2026
Meet Dr. Daniel Valaik, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery 👋
Behind the scenes, Dr. Valaik cares for patients dealing with knee pain every day — from arthritis to joint injuries that impact how they move and stay active.
Stiffness, swelling or trouble moving your knee? It could be a sign of something more 👇
Understanding the cause is the first step toward the right treatment and getting back to what you love. 💚
Riverside’s Total Joint Replacement program is designed to provide the highest level of care and peace of mind — with a focus on helping you return to the life you love.
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Riverside posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
The original charter for Riverside dates back to December 15, 1915. The company began as one hospital, founded by the community and built on a site at Huntington Avenue and 50th Street in Newport News, Virginia. In 1962, the hospital was relocated to the present site of Riverside Regional Medical Center in central Newport News. Since then, Riverside has evolved into a flagship regional medical center with affiliates throughout the region in every aspect of healthcare.
Riverside is a 501c(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health and saving lives. Riverside Health System is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors, as is each of the Riverside affiliates throughout the region.
Through the dedication and tireless energy of our employees, physicians and volunteers, we assure that the needs of the community are met in every Riverside endeavor.
Service Area
Eastern Virginia including: cities of Gloucester, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Richmond, Tappahannock, West Point, Williamsburg and Yorktown; Eastern Shore Area of Virginia; Counties of Essex, Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, Northumberland, Richmond and Surry.
Major Accreditations, Affiliations, Approvals and Memberships
Facilities within Riverside Health System are licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia under the appropriate licensing statutes. In addition, Riverside facilities have the following accreditations or memberships:
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
American Association of Blood Banks
American Health Care Association
American Hospital Association
American Medical Association (Continuing Medical Education)
American Society of Health System Pharmacists (Riverside Regional Medical Center Pharmacy Practice Residency Program)
Chamber of Commerce
CHAMPUS
College of American Pathologists: Laboratory, Nuclear Medicine, Respiratory Therapy
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (Riverside Rehabilitation Institute)
Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons (Cancer Program)
Community Health Accreditation Program, Riverside Home Care, Riverside Hospice, Riverside Home Infusion and Pharmacy
Hospice Association of America (HAA), Riverside Hospice
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, Accreditation, Riverside School of Radiologic Technology
Liaison Council on Certification for Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST), National Merit Award, Riverside School of Surgical Technology
Medicare Certified, Riverside Home Health, Riverside Hospice
National Association of Home Care, Riverside Home Health, Riverside Hospice
National Hospice Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), Riverside Hospice
National League of Nursing
Peninsula Emergency Services Council
Residency Review Committee of the American Medical Association
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Medicare)
Virginia Association for Home Care (VAHC), Riverside Home Health
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
Virginia Health Care Association
Virginia Health Quality Center (VHQC), Riverside Home Health
Virginia Hospice Association (VHA), Riverside Hospice
Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association
Education Affiliations
Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University
Medical College of Hampton Roads
Old Dominion University
Hampton University
Thomas Nelson Community College
Christopher Newport University
Rappahannock Community College
Newport News Public Schools
Other Relationships
Riverside Health System is a member of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) and holds a voting seat in the MSV House of Delegates. Riverside is the only hospital or health system member invited to participate as a voting member in this organization. This affiliation is evidence of Riverside's credibility with its physician partners.
Riverside Health System is a participating hospital with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Riverside Health System is a partner in the Virginia Health Network (VHN) with eight other hospitals and health systems in the Hampton Roads and Richmond areas of Virginia. The system owns 35.1% of this for-profit Preferred Provider Organization. VHN contracts with payors, mostly health insurance companies and self-insured employers, to utilize VHN hospitals and physicians as the exclusive providers in their managed care programs.
