Riverside Community Hospital

April is National Donate Life Month

Every year, April is celebrated as National Donate Life Month.  Hospitals, organizations and individuals nationwide come together to help promote organ donation and celebrate those who have given the gift of life.  Riverside Community Hospital and the Transplant Center at Riverside Community Hospital are proud partners of OneLegacy and Donate Life.  National Donate Life month is a time that is dedicated to bring awareness of the need of organ donations and is also a time dedicated to educating the public about organ and tissue donation. Through organ donating, the Gift of Hope and the Gift of Life is shared with those in need who may not have a second chance of life. 

More than 117,000 men, women and children nationwide await lifesaving organ transplants today. Thousands more await tissue transplants to help them resume their normal lives. There is a great need for more donors to continue saving more lives. During National Donate Life Month, people are encourage and educated on how they too can become donors.

The Transplant Center at Riverside Community Hospital offers both Kidney and  Pancreas transplantation, and in addition offers a Living Donor Transplant Program.  Our Program offers individualized diagnostic and treatment services, provided in a compassionate, safe environment that embraces whole body healing.  The Transplant Center was established in 1996, and to date has performed over 485 transplant. For more information, call 951.684.1415.

Join us for a special Flag raising Ceremony on Thursday, April 18th from 9:00am-9:45am near the flag in front of the main hospital entrance. 

Take a Look at These Links for Helpful Information About Your Health

Are you in touch with your health? These articles discuss common health conditions that you can avoid with prevention and medical intervention:

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explain what defines obesity at this page.
• Obesity is a common condition among those with type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association offers guidance for diabetics.
• A lifetime of smoking frequently leads to lung cancer. NIHSeniorHealth.gov describes the risks that can lead to this disease.
• Do you know the signs of lung cancer? The American Lung Association details what to look for when assessing lung cancer symptoms.
• CyberKnife is an innovative radiation therapy technique for cancer patients. CyberKnife.com explains how lung cancer patients can benefit from this treatment method.

Riverside Community Hospital can see to it that your family experiences the wellness you deserve. Our Riverside facility offers a wide range of prevention and treatment services for patients of all ages. To learn more about our care options, call (951) 788-3463 or visit our website. If you require immediate medical help, our iTriage Symptom Checker can alert our hospital staff to your urgent care needs.

What to Expect from da Vinci Robotic Surgical Treatment for Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a troubling condition for millions of American women. It occurs when uterine tissue spreads to other structures in the reproductive system, such as the cervix or ovaries. When it does, it can cause extreme discomfort and excessive bleeding during each menstrual cycle, and may interfere with conception and pregnancy. In the past, medical intervention meant undergoing invasive surgery that resulted in conspicuous scarring and a lengthy recovery. With the da Vinci robotic surgery system from Riverside Community Hospital, however, patients can now receive safe and effective treatment with minimal complications.

What is da Vinci robotic surgery?
The da Vinci robotic surgery system is an advanced treatment method that utilizes computerized robotic assistance and endoscopic technology during each operation. The surgeon controls the robotic device and its instruments while seated away from the patient. However, he has full visual capabilities due to the presence of a endoscope that transmits real-time imagery of the procedure. During the entirety of the operation, the surgeon dictates each movement of the robotic equipment.

How does da Vinci robotic surgery aid endometriosis treatment?
Endometrial tissue can grow on delicate reproductive structures. To successfully remove this tissue without harming organs, exact precision is essential. While surgeons can exhibit tremendous skill in successfully performing procedures of this kind, the da Vinci robotic surgery system completely eliminates any degree of error. This affords patients the highest quality care to treat and manage their endometriosis.

Who is eligible for da Vinci robotic surgery?
If your endometriosis is causing debilitating pain or fertility difficulties, you may want to ask a physician about da Vinci robotic surgery. In addition to the accuracy with which the da Vinci robotic surgery system can perform surgery, its minimally invasive incisions can help you recover from your procedure more quickly than you would after traditional surgery. Don’t let endometriosis hinder your life; see for yourself how the da Vinci robotic surgery system can help you regain your health and happiness.

Riverside Community Hospital provides robotic surgery services for patients in the Riverside region. Call us today at (951) 788-3463 to schedule a consultation for your da Vinci surgery options. Visit our website for more information on our surgical practices and upcoming events.

Obesity: It's the Little Things

Obesity is not a condition that develops overnight. As this video animation demonstrates, it results from the accumulation of small actions that cause subtle weight gain.

Every time you choose to use the escalator instead of the stairs, or you drink a soda instead of water, you contribute to a future weight problem. For every pound that your body gains, your cardiovascular and skeletal system endures a little more pressure. Obesity can lead to serious conditions such heart disease, arthritis, and type 2 diabetes. By making small changes to your diet and exercise routine, you can ward off obesity and its dangers.

Riverside Community Hospital offers prevention and treatment options for Riverside area patients experiencing weight issues. To learn more about our healthcare services, including bariatric weight loss surgery, call (951) 788-3463.

A Special Thank You to Our Doctors

Today, as hospitals and communities nationwide observe National Doctors Day, Riverside Community Hospital would like to send a special” thank you” to the people who make a difference in the lives of many.  Everyday lives are saved or touched by the sacrifice and dedication that is made by physicians who endlessly serve their community.

They dedicate their lives to the care of others, tendering hope and healing that only doctors can. These extraordinary individuals reach out to bring comfort and second chances to patients and families every day. At Riverside Community Hospital our goal and mission is to improve the overall health of those we care for in our community.  Our physicians play a vital role as we work together fulfilling this mission. As we celebrate National Doctors Day, we have the opportunity to recognize the hard work and outstanding dedication that the physicians demonstrate in our hospital each day.

We ask that you take the time today to wish your physician a Happy Doctors Day,  and let them know how much they are valued and how they have made a difference in your life.

Happy Doctors Day to all of the Physicians at Riverside Community Hospital from all of us at RCH.