Riverside Health

Join us in celebrating the arrival of the 2025 Resident Class at Riverside Health 🎉 This year, we’re welcoming a talented group of 55 residents to our diverse training programs. These incoming residents represent the future of health care, and we are excited to support their growth and watch them make a meaningful impact on our patients and community. 💙 What advice would you share with new residents as they begin their journey? Drop your insights in the comments! Explore more about our residency programs and their impact: https://ow.ly/ExsQ50VeONR

💤 How much does sleep impact weight loss? 🥗  Many don't realize how closely sleep and weight loss are connected. Lack of sleep can influence metabolism, hunger hormones, and energy levels—making it harder to achieve weight goals. 🔗 Read more about the sleep-weight connection below.  https://lnkd.in/g-hDQN6N 

We’re excited to announce that Kemi Olatunji, Pharm.D, MBA, ACE has been selected as Riverside Health’s next Chief Pharmacy Officer (CPO)! With over 20 years of pharmacy experience, including 14 years in leadership roles within academic and community integrated health delivery systems, Kemi has made a significant impact at Riverside Health since 2018. She has led key initiatives to expand pharmacy quality, safety, and regulatory programs and has driven financial stewardship in pharmacy supply chain management over the past two years, delivering measurable outcomes. In her new role as Chief Pharmacy Officer, Kemi will provide vision, strategy, and leadership to advance pharmacy services, innovation, and patient care across the care continuum. She will begin her transition in May 2025 and will officially assume full responsibility in August 2025. Please join us in congratulating Kemi on this well-deserved achievement — we’re excited to see the continued impact of her leadership in advancing patient care and pharmacy excellence across Riverside Health!

We are proud to announce that Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital (RSMH) has been named one of the Top 100 Rural Community Hospitals for the 5th consecutive year by Chartis Center for Rural Health. 🏆 This recognition highlights our commitment to providing exceptional health care to the communities we serve. Thank you to our dedicated staff for their hard work and passion for patient care. Read more about this prestigious achievement >

🍀 Feeling lucky to have a team as dedicated as ours! 🍀 This St. Patrick's Day, we’re celebrating the incredible team members who bring heart, passion, and expertise to our community every day. Their commitment to care is worth more than a pot of gold! We’re grateful for each team member who helps make Riverside a place of healing, hope, and growth. 💚 How has a Riverside team member made a difference in your life? Share your story in the comments! #StPatricksDay #TeamRiverside #HealthcareHeroes #LuckyToHaveYou

🌿 Go Green for Your Health! 💚 St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, but we’re not just talking about wearing green—we’re eating it! Adding more green foods to your diet can: ✅ Boost your immune system 💖 Support heart health ⚡ Keep your energy up This St. Patrick’s Day, fuel your body with something truly lucky—nutrient-rich greens! 🌱 What’s your favorite green food? Tell us in the comments! ⬇️ #GoGreenForYourHealth #HealthyEating #NutritionMatters #EatYourGreens #HeartHealth #StPatricksDay #WellnessFuel

Join us for our 16th Annual Stroke Symposium!

Behind every smooth-running hospital is a dedicated team working behind the scenes. Meet Brian Shotwell, the Facilities Director of Riverside Smithfield Hospital, whose responsibility is to ensure the infrastructure and systems are in place long before the hospital begins seeing patients in 2026. As Riverside Smithfield Hospital is still in the construction phase, Brian is coordinating the setup of all the essential systems that will support both the clinical and operational side of the hospital. His role is key in making sure everything is in place for a seamless transition to patient care. Get a unique perspective on the industrial side of healthcare and see how Brian’s leadership ensures the new hospital is ready for the future.

Join us for the 33rd Annual Hampton Roads Trauma Symposium!

Colorectal cancer is becoming more frequent in adults under 50, but the good news is there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. So, how can you stay proactive and protect your health today? Jamila Wynter, M.D., a Gastroenterologist with Riverside Gastroenterology Specialists, says there are several ways! Dr. Wynter recently spoke with 13News Now (WVEC) about the concerning spike of colorectal cancer diagnosis in younger populations and stressed the impact that a healthy diet and exercise can have on your lifetime risk of developing cancer.