Riverside

06/03/2026

🌟 Meet Tearra Arrington, helping patients flex their strength, balance, and confidence every day! 💪

As one of our dedicated Exercise Specialists, Tearra works with patients who have medical conditions to improve their quality of life through movement and exercise. From cardio warm-ups to mobility, balance, and strength training, she’s passionate about helping patients feel stronger both physically and mentally.

Since joining the team in November 2025, Tearra has brought encouragement, positivity, and energy to every session.

💬 “What I love most is the environment they’ve created to make members and employees feel welcomed each and every day,” Tearra shares.

👏 Drop a 💪 in the comments to celebrate Tearra and the impact she makes every day!

06/02/2026

Big news for brain care 🧠✨

Our neurosurgical team at Riverside Regional Medical Center - Peninsula just performed our first Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) procedure, a minimally invasive option for treating certain brain tumors and radiation damage.

This advanced treatment means:
✅ Smaller incisions
✅ Greater precision
✅ Faster recovery

We’re proud to bring this cutting-edge care to our community 💚

Minimally invasive, MRI-guided treatment expands advanced neurosurgical options for patients with radiation necrosis and brain tumors.

06/01/2026

Searching for real-life wellness inspiration? 🌱

At Riverside Primary Care Midtown, our team members are sharing their personal wellbeing tips—practices they use every day to support their own health and happiness.

From taking short breaks to stepping outside for fresh air, these simple habits can help you feel your best, too. Discover how small changes can add up to a healthier, more balanced life. Ready to get inspired?

Check out our photo storyboard and see the tips our team swears by!

05/28/2026

Life doesn’t pause for aches and pains—and neither should you.

Whether it’s a recent injury or something that’s been nagging for a while, you don’t have to push through it alone. Our OrthoConnect team in Newport News is ready to help, no appointment needed.

Just walk in Tuesday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and let’s get you back to doing what you love, comfortably and confidently.

Learn more by visiting: https://ow.ly/jh9H50Z2nXx

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05/27/2026

🧠 Every second matters during a stroke.

This Stroke Awareness Month, Ashley Knight with WAVY TV 10, visited Riverside Smithfield Hospital to spotlight how we are using Telestroke technology to connect patients quickly with neurologists and advanced stroke expertise in our emergency departments. 🚑

The story highlights the collaborative care happening across our hospitals — connecting patients to specialists in real time and to Riverside Regional Medical Center - Peninsula, our Comprehensive Stroke Center, if a higher level of care is needed. 💚

➡️Watch the full segment to learn the BE FAST warning signs of a stroke and see how Riverside teams and EMS work together to deliver rapid stroke care across our communities. https://ow.ly/UtY450YYlnG

➡️ To learn more about Riverside's stroke program, visit https://ow.ly/Je1950YYlnF

05/26/2026

A simple check-in can go a long way. 💚🧠

In this episode of Healthy YOU, Frankye Myers talks with Dr. Ryan McQueen about men’s mental health, breaking stigma, and how everyday conversations can help people feel seen, supported, and heard. 🤝

Whether it’s for yourself, a friend, or someone you love, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to have perfect words to start an important conversation.

🎧 Watch the clip and listen to the full episode today. https://ow.ly/R7rt50Z4tgf

05/25/2026

Honoring and remembering our heroes this Memorial Day. Their courage and sacrifice inspire us every day.

05/21/2026

BEFAST = Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time. It’s an easy way to remember the warning signs of a stroke:

👉 Balance – sudden loss of balance or coordination

👉 Eyes – sudden blurred or double vision

👉 Face – one side of the face drooping

👉 Arms – weakness or numbness in one arm

👉 Speech – slurred or hard to understand

👉 Time – call 911 immediately

🚨 Quick action can save brain function and even a life.

05/20/2026

She came. She fought. She conquered. 💪🎀

Today we celebrate a powerful milestone, ringing the bell to mark the completion of her breast cancer treatment and the beginning of a new chapter filled with strength, courage, and hope. 💖

Moments like this are never faced alone. Along the way, her radiation therapists delivered each treatment with precision and compassion—walking beside her, offering support, and caring for her through every step of the journey. Celebrating this moment together makes it even more meaningful. ✨

We are so proud to be part of stories like this—where resilience meets compassionate care.

Join us in celebrating—leave a 💖 for her strength and a 👏 for the care team who supported her every step of the way.

Learn more about our cancer care network by visiting https://ow.ly/JQV350Z1eIM.

05/19/2026

☀️🌊 Memorial Day weekend is almost here—and summer-like heat is making an early appearance.

Temperatures across Hampton Roads are climbing into the mid-90s through midweek, nearing record highs before a cooler, wetter pattern arrives later this week. As families get ready for the beach, pool, and outdoor fun, now is the time to brush up on sun and water safety.

In an interview with 13News Now - WVEC , our very own, Dr. Cara Marie Jackson, talks about how to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat-related illness and stay safe around the water.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and get ready for a safer start to summer. 💧☀️

👉 Watch the full interview: https://ow.ly/2cmG50Z1GQz