On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, Medical Staff and Hospital Staff of Riverside Medical Center, we would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to the voters of Hospital Service District Number 1 of Washington Parish for your understanding and support during the recent tax referendum.  During the last several months, we had the good fortune to meet and talk with quite a few of you, and we heard and have taken to heart all the questions, comments and concerns that were shared with us.

We are pleased that the majority of you understood the issues that we face and agreed with us that the tax was necessary to stabilize the financial future of your hospital.  Let us assure you all, whether you voted for or against the proposition, that we are now and will remain committed to making Riverside Medical Center the best community hospital that it can possibly be. 

Thank you for the faith that you have bestowed in us in allowing us to be the hub of your medical community.  We take that responsibility very seriously and will work with all the medical providers in our hospital service district to continue providing you with the quality of care that you deserve and expect.

With Respect,

Charles M. Cassidy                                                                                         

Chairman, Board of Commissioners

Calvin Green

Chief Executive Officer                                                 

EVA GRAHAM AND DARRYL BRUMFIELD HAVE been chosen as RMC's Team Members of the Year 2011.

BRITTANY SULLIVAN DILLON RECEIVED THE NURSE EXCELLENCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR 2011.

RMC Franklinton Rural Health Clinic Welcomes Dale Tate, FNP

Dale Tate, FNP, is now a Family Nurse Practitioner at the Franklinton Rural Health Clinic. A native of Kentwood, Dale graduated from Sumner High School, SMCC in Summit, receiving his BSN and MSN from Loyola University, New Orleans. Mr. Tate says, "The staff at FRHC have made the transition great.  Dr. Thomas has been very helpful.  It is a pleasure to work with him.  My plan is to provide quality care to patients I see."  Usually patients are seen on the day they call for an appointment.

The administration and staff of RMC are happy to have Dale on our team.

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER ACCEPTS HUMANA GOLD INSURANCE

The administration of Riverside Medical Center announced that the hospital is accepting HUMANA GOLD Insurance plan.  The acceptance of this plan allows citizens with this insurance plan to receive treatment for their health care needs right here in Franklinton.  The Franklinton Rural Health Clinic and Pediatric and Internal Medicine Clinic are included in these changes. The acceptance of the HUMANA GOLD plan by the hospital and the clinics is a big win, not only for the community but also for Riverside Medical Center.   This new coverage should have a big impact on residents in the parish and Riverside Medical Center. We are excited to make this announcement and look forward to serving you in the future. Please call (985)839-4431 with any questions you may have. 

PEDIATRIC/INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC 

Dr. Kyle Magee is pleased to announce that the clinic is now accepting Humana and Tricare Insurances.  This is great news to people in our community who have a plan currently offered by the state of Louisiana.