Peter Hemstead

Patients and families,

Welcome to Riverside Community Hospital's website and thank you for taking the time to learn more about our services. Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Our physicians and staff members are passionate about providing the most comprehensive, quality healthcare to those we serve. Our goal is to provide safe, quality patient care in all our services while providing an exceptional patient experience.

At Riverside Community Hospital, we aim to keep patients local by offering a full range of medical services and accessibility to the latest advanced technology with skilled physicians and highly trained nurses and technicians. We continue to be a leading healthcare provider in the region as a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and designated STEMI (heart attack) receiving center while offering world-class surgical services and expert care for women and infants.

We are proud of our many nationally recognized accomplishments and accreditations from The Joint Commission, American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, American College of Surgeons and more. Riverside Community Hospital works toward and achieves many voluntary certifications and accreditations because it’s what our community deserves.

It is our desire to provide the best care in our region and to be your first choice for all of your healthcare needs. Remember, you don't have to travel hundreds of miles to receive comprehensive healthcare – it is actually right here in your backyard.

We value the confidence and trust you have placed in us as your healthcare provider. We look forward to serving you.

Peter Hemstead
Chief Executive Officer
Riverside Community Hospital