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2023 County Health Rankings National Findings Report
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...
Riverview Regional Medical Center Recognized for Excellence with ACC Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI
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...
Riverview surgeon invents new spinal device
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...
Riverview Regional Medical Center Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
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...
Stop the Bleed Kit Donation
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...
Riverview Regional Medical Center Receives Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award
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...
Prime Healthcare Reaches Agreement with Cigna-HealthSprings to Maintain In-Network Status at Riverview Regional Medical Center
(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...
Prime Healthcare Foundation Announces Closing of $267 Million Series 2018 Bond Offerings
(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...
The Joint Commission has recognized Prime Healthcare hospitals as 2017 Pioneers in Quality™ Contributors
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...
Dr. Prem Reddy in Conversation with The Advisory Board’s Managing Director, Eric Larsen
We are pleased to share this Q & A featuring Dr. Prem Reddy and Prime Healthcare and the Managing Director of the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is a prestigious healthcare advisory organization located on three continents, and...
Riverview Regional Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center Expands Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Capabilities
Riverview Regional Medical Center has completed an expansion and upgrades to its Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Center. The move replaces the Center’s original hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) chambers with new...
Riverview Regional Medical Center Awarded Hospital Accreditation From The Joint Commission
Riverview Regional Medical Center today announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of...