November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a time when we come together to raise awareness and support those affected by this challenging disease. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and debilitating condition that primarily affects the elderly. As we honor this month, it's essential to recognize...
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) brings actionable data, evidence, guidance and stories to support community-led efforts to grow community power and improve health equity. The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) created CHR&R for communities...
Riverview provides necessary care, and resources to cath lab patients The American College of Cardiology has recognized Riverview Regional Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, including diagnostic...
An orthopedic surgeon at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden has invented a new medical device that makes spinal fusions easier and customizable for each individual patient. Dr. Dusty Smith’s Sagittae device was cleared by the FDA last year and has since been used on at least...
Riverview Regional Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Riverview’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit...
Stop the Bleed Kit DonationLeft to Right: Gadsden Fire Chief Medic Will Reed, RRMC Director of Emergency Services Mandy Roberts, RRMC CNO Sherry Fryman, RRMC CEO John Langlois, RRMC Director of Marketing Susan Moore, Gadsen City School Superintendent Mt. Tony Reddick, Gadsden Fire...
Gadsden, AL November 13, 2018 – Riverview announced today that it is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award, a designation that recognizes superior performance of hospitals that have prevented the occurrence of serious, potentially avoidable complications...
(Gadsden, Al – February 7, 2018) Prime Healthcare has reached an agreement with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (CIGNA) and HealthSprings of Alabama, Inc. (Cigna-HealthSpring) to continue “in-network” care for its members at Riverview Regional Medical Center. “This agreement...
(Ontario, CA – January 25, 2018) – Prime Healthcare Foundation, a not-for-profit hospital system, announced the closing of $267 million in bond financing, the first ever such financing by the Foundation. Prime Healthcare Foundation owns and operates 15 hospitals in six states and is...
Prime Hospitals recognized for quality improvement in healthcare(Ontario, CA – November 16, 2017) –The Joint Commission has recognized Prime Healthcare as a Pioneer in Quality contributor. Prime hospitals have implemented new technology to electronically share clinical quality measure...