Making a Difference

#MyFocus: A Deeper Look at What Drives This Surgeon

#MyFocus: A Deeper Look at What Drives This Surgeon

Some physicians go where their expertise is needed. Others focus on becoming an expert in the needs of the community where they practice. Samuel Heiser MD, has been doing the latter during the past 27 years he has practiced medicine at Riverview Health. A general surgeon with a special interest in breast cancer patients, Dr. […]

On a mission to make a difference

On a mission to make a difference

[slideshow id=14] Riverview Medical Group orthopaedic surgeon Norman Mindrebo, MD with New Hope Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, his wife Peggy Mindrebo, and Riverview Nurse, Miranda Johnson, recently went on a medical mission trip to Haiti. Here, they reflect on their meaningful venture! Dr. Norman and Peggy Mindrebo: Working together in Haiti on short-term trips often […]

Congrats to another Riverview "Daisy"

Congrats to another Riverview “Daisy”

We are so proud of our outstanding nursing staff that provides world-class care to our patients. This quarter, we recognize a stellar nurse from our Maternity Center, Dede Flaherty. Dede works tirelessly to ensure our patients receive the best care possible and she is a deserving recipient of the Daisy Award! The Daisy Award was […]

What it means to be an oncology nurse

What it means to be an oncology nurse

To be an Oncology nurse is more than a job. It is a commitment. You pledge to do your very best to make a small difference in your patients lives. You get to know someone during their worst hour, right after they heard those frightening words: “you have cancer.” At that point their lives, careers, […]