A stroke of brilliance
Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside has completed its 1,000th WATCHMAN procedure. WATCHMAN is designed to reduce the risk of stroke in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation by closing off the left atrial appendage, where most stroke-causing blood clots are formed. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular, rapid heartbeat that can make patients more likely to have a […]
St. Paul’s Catholic School – Riverside and Ascension St. Vincent’s launch Operation H.E.R.O.
St. Paul’s Catholic School – Riverside has joined forces with Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital to conduct Operation H.E.R.O.: Health, Education, Resources and Opportunities in a “community partnership that brings high-quality academics, healthcare and mentoring to middle school students…” “Doctors will share their backgrounds, real-world knowledge and experience with students through demonstrations, lectures, labs and field […]
20 Years Celebrated at Delicious Destinations
After a two-year hiatus, Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation once again hosted Delicious Destinations in-person – just in time for the event’s 20th anniversary. This year’s premier food and wine event, presented by Miller Electric, raised $298,000 in critical funds for the organization’s community outreach programs, which connect those in need with quality, compassionate healthcare. The […]
1200+ participants came out for the 43rd Annual Ortega River Run
The 43rd Annual Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run, a GrandPrix sanctioned race hosted by 1st Place Sports, got off to a great start with 1,283 participants of all ages walking, pushing babies in strollers, jogging or running over the bridges and throughout the course in historic Ortega. The event to benefit St. Mark’s Episcopal […]
Ascension to open vascular center, expects fewer COVID-19 cases
Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside had two great pieces of news to share in mid-April: The completion and upcoming opening of a brand-new, $55 million center for heart patients, and what hospital officials believe to be a falling off of new Coronavirus infections. Ascension completed construction of its new, $55-million Delores Barr Weaver Heart and Vascular […]
Ascension to open vascular center, expects fewer COVID-19 cases
Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside had two great pieces of news to share with the area’s historic neighborhoods on Monday: The completion and upcoming opening of a brand-new, $55 million center for heart patients, and what officials believe to be a falling off of new Coronavirus infections. Ascension has completed its new, $55-million Delores Barr Weaver […]
Hospital CEOs in Northeast Florida create Virtual Community Command Center
The health and safety of our patients and our community remains our top priority. We understand there may be concerns related to future demand for acute care, and our region’s ability to meet these needs. While we have hospital bed capacity today, we are looking ahead, working around the clock to ensure we are ready […]
