Riverside Smithfield Hospital

02/20/2026

All aboard the Appreciation Station! 🚂💚

This week at Smithfield, we launched a fun new way to celebrate our teams and recognize the incredible work happening across every department. The Appreciation Station is all about popping in and making sure our staff knows how valued they are.

With Dr. Billings at the front of the train (whistle and all!), we rolled through departments spreading a little extra gratitude and a lot of smiles.

02/19/2026

Our very own Jessica Macalino, President of Riverside Smithfield Hospital, was featured on the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association Patients Come First podcast!

In the episode, Jessica shares what it was like opening our hospital, why expanding care close to home matters, and how our hospital is making a positive impact right here in our community.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode:
https://www.vhha.com/podcasts/patients-come-first-jessica-macalino/

02/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our January Doc Is In talk, Rediscovering Mobility: Your Guide to Joint Replacement, presented by Dr. Halawi, orthopedic surgeon with Riverside Orthopedic Specialists. We appreciated the thoughtful questions and great discussion around joint pain, treatment options, and restoring mobility.

Stay tuned for our next Doc is In talk… 👀

Stronger Blood Vessels, Stronger Heart with Catherine Zatorski, M.D., vascular surgeon with Riverside Vascular Specialists. Learn how blood vessel health plays a key role in overall heart health.

👉 Learn more and register here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1D9rKQgbB6/

02/12/2026

02/10/2026

Meet Suffolk resident Mrs. Caroline Martin who was the very first patient to receive a total knee replacement at our hospital. Just two weeks after her total knee replacement with Dr. Halawi, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery with Riverside Orthopedic Specialists Smithfield, she’s already walking unassisted at her post-op visit at the Medical Office Building on our campus. 🙌

As we celebrate our first month open, stories like Mrs. Martin’s reflect what we are all about: advanced care, expert providers, and life-changing outcomes right here in our community.

Here’s to firsts, fast recoveries, and many more patients getting back to what they love. 💫

To learn more about Dr. Halawi, please visit riversideonline.com/halawi.

02/04/2026

From emergency care to imaging and surgery, we are already making a difference and TowneBank’s $500,000 gift helps ensure our friends, families and neighbors in Isle of Wight have access to care right here at home. We’re grateful for partners who invest in the health of our neighbors right here in Smithfield. 💚🏥

Gift supports expanded access to care for Isle of Wight County and surrounding communities

01/28/2026

01/08/2026

01/07/2026

Looking back on an unforgettable first day! 💚

Opening day was filled with meaningful moments made possible by our dedicated team, trusted community partners, and the patients and families who placed their confidence in us.

Throughout the day, we were honored to work alongside our physicians, nurses, team members, EMS partners, and visitors who helped bring our hospital to life. And now, we’re here for Smithfield around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Thank you for being part of this historic moment. We’re just getting started. 👏

📸 Which photo captures opening day best for you?

01/06/2026

Another meaningful first for us today! 🎉

Earlier this afternoon, we welcomed our first inpatient to the Medical Surgical Unit after he came to our Emergency Department for care. Mr. Dudley, a Smithfield resident, was admitted by Dr. Kristen Spratt, Medical Director of Hospital Medicine at our hospital.

This milestone reflects the full spectrum of care now available close to home, from emergency services to inpatient treatment, delivered by a dedicated team focused on quality, compassion, and patient-centered care.

We’re honored to care for our community every step of the way.

01/06/2026

Meet our very first patient, Smithfield! 💚

Earlier this morning we proudly welcomed our very first patient, Mr. Lowder, to our hospital. Mr. Lowder is a Windsor resident, who underwent a procedure with Dr. William Hackworth, Gastroenterologist with Riverside Gastroenterology Specialists Smithfield. 🏥👨‍⚕️

This milestone marks the beginning of our mission to bring exceptional, compassionate care to our Smithfield community and beyond.

Thank you for trusting us from day one!

01/06/2026

🎉 Today’s the day, Smithfield! 🎉

The doors are officially open, and Riverside Smithfield Hospital is now welcoming our community.

This moment is about more than a new hospital—it’s about caring for our neighbors, supporting families, and strengthening health care right here in Isle of Wight County. 💚

Built through years of collaboration, dedication, and community support, we’re proud to begin this next chapter and care for our first patients today.

✨ Follow along as we share moments from opening day and highlight the people and partnerships that made this possible.

Welcome to Riverside Smithfield Hospital. 🏥

https://www.riversideonline.com/about/newscenter/construction/riverside-smithfield-hospital-officially-opens