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Understanding the Connection: Why Managing Stress is Vital for Your Health
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and we believe your mental well-being is just as critical as your physical health. Here are helpful tips and considerations for managing stress and its impact on overall health. The Hidden Impact of Stress...
Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026
At Riverview Medical Center Patient Safety is a Mission, Not a StatisticAs we observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to our healthcare professionals who are dedicated every day to delivering the highest standards of...
Your Heart, Your Health: What to Know This American Heart Month
Every February, we observe American Heart Month, a time to pause and focus on the most hardworking organ in the human body. At Riverview Medical Center, we believe heart health is about more than preventing disease; it’s about supporting whole-body...
Why Strong Emergency Medical Services Matter During Winter Months
Winter often brings an increase in medical emergencies that require prompt, expert care. Cold temperatures, respiratory illnesses, and hazardous conditions can create situations where quick access to emergency services becomes essential for...
Prime Healthcare Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024
Prime Healthcare Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024 (ONTARIO, Calif. – July 11, 2024) – Prime Healthcare announced today it has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights...
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Elevating Alzheimer’s Care
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...
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...