The Campaign for Neurosciences

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For Those We Love: The Campaign for Neurosciences​

Riverside’s Campaign for Neurosciences is designed to provide services throughout our facilities with integrated care teams delivering inpatient, outpatient and long-term services.

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We seek to build on our tradition of innovation and excellence, continuing to provide a full continuum of care to our patients.

For more than 100 years, patients and their families have turned to Riverside when facing illnesses or injuries of the brain, spine and nervous system. We understand the toll that these conditions take, and the challenges loved ones and communities face coordinating care and services which are critical for those in need. Our services are among the best in the nation, offering comprehensive care with top notch technologies and innovative treatments. It is from this position of strength that we are launching The Campaign for Neurosciences at Riverside. The campaign will provide new services and resources throughout the Riverside system to patients, their families and our communities. It will elevate our existing programs and ensure that more patients have enhanced access to treatments and facilities.

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Memory Care — The Martha W. Goodson Center

The Martha W. Goodson Center is an innovative and exciting concept in healthy aging connecting individuals facing the challenges of aging or caregiving with expert care and support. As part of the Riverside network of care, we believe in an evidence-based approach that provides research and education at every level. From initial symptoms to diagnosis and creation of personalized treatment plans, we are here throughout the journey. At the heart of the Center are caregiver support and navigation to assist in understanding cognitive disorder disease progression and other challenges of aging. We make connections with community-based support networks and assist in navigating the path to improved well-being for patients, caregivers and loved ones.

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Mental Health & Recovery

Multidisciplinary teams of psychiatrists, nurses and therapists provide care to those coping with serious behavioral health needs, including depression, anxiety and psychosis. Our evidence-based approach provides personalized treatment plans that allow for continuous care in inpatient and outpatient settings.

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Stroke & Stroke Intervention Network – Frank Sanderson, M.D., Comprehensive Stroke and Neurovascular Center

Riverside Regional Medical Center’s Advanced Stroke Network is the first accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center in Southeastern Virginia. Our three other facilities have a Primary Stroke Center designation. Collectively, in 2021, we treated 1,600 stroke patients in emergency departments and 1,500 patients in our hospitals. We offer treatment for strokes at every stage – inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and specialized rehabilitation.

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Movement Disorders & Chronic Neurological Conditions

Riverside provides care for patients living with movement disorders, including ALS, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, dystonia and others. We deploy neurostimulation techniques, including deep brain and vagus nerve stimulation, which use implanted electrodes to better control various neurological conditions.

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Brain & Spine Care​

Riverside has the largest neurology group on the Peninsula and expansive outpatient services to diagnose and treat patients with brain, spine and nervous system conditions. We are the only system in the area with 24/7 neurosurgical coverage for emergency needs. In 2021, our neurologists and neurosurgeons treated nearly 35,000 patients.

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Important Updates

Riverside Receives Gift to Fuel Stroke and Neurovascular Program

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Riverside Health System Launches Martha W. Goodson Center

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Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for Psychiatric Emergency Department

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