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2025
2024
Riverside grateful for continued support of the Shine the Light Campaign
November 25, 2025
Among the month’s signature events is The Pink Parasol Tea Room’s highly anticipated annual fundraiser, raising $425
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50/50 Jackpot Surges Past $11,500 for Second Month in a Row
November 24, 2025
November 50/50 jackpot has surged past $11,500 for the second month in a row, marking another exciting milestone
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Statement on Donor Recognitions
November 21, 2025
We’re updating our donor recognition procedures to ensure fair, current recognition for all our supporters.
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Telephone Service Fully Restored Across All Riverside Sites
November 20, 2025
The previously issued Code Grey – Infrastructure Failure has now been cleared.
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Telephone Outage Affecting All Riverside Sites
November 19, 2025
Code Grey Activated
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Riverside Launches Annual Trees of Christmas Giving Program Across District Long-Term Care Homes
November 14, 2025
Our annual Trees of Christmas Giving program is now underway.
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Respiratory outbreak ends at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home
November 07, 2025
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an end to the respiratory outbreak at...
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A Sweet Reason to Smile: Tim Hortons Partners with Riverside for Smile Cookie Campaign
November 07, 2025
From November 17 to 23, every bite of a Holiday Smile Cookie at Tim Hortons in Fort Frances will help Riverside.
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Double Bucket List Win: Casey Badiuk Takes Home $11,730
November 05, 2025
Casey had always dreamed of holding a big cheque and winning the October 50/50 made that happen!
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Shine the Light Campaign Returns to the Rainy River District
November 04, 2025
November is Woman Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and we have lots happening...
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Respiratory Outbreak Declared at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home
October 29, 2025
An outbreak has been declared on the West Wing
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Riverside Invites Families to Trick or Treat with Residents
October 27, 2025
Stop by Rainycrest, Rainy River Health Centre, and Emo Health Centre to share in the fun and bring a little Halloween magic to ou...
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Spook-tacular News for Riverside’s Early Bird Winner
October 24, 2025
Terry Chambers, a long-time employee, takes home the early bird prize!
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Riverside Welcomes Back Mr. Nate Leipciger — Honouring a Legacy of Humanity and Connection
October 23, 2025
Welcome Back, Mr. Nate Leipciger
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Bearing Witness: An Evening with Holocaust Survivor and Past Riverside Engineer Nate Leipciger
October 21, 2025
We are honoured to share that Holocaust survivor and educator Mr. Nate Leipciger will be visiting our community on Tuesday, Octobe...
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Respiratory Outbreak Declared Over Rainycrest Long Term Care Home
October 13, 2025
The West Wing and SCU are no longer in outbreak - all restrictions at the home are lifted.
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Respiratory Outbreak Update - Rainycrest Long Term Care Home
October 10, 2025
Restrictions have been lifted on the East Wing. The SCU and West Wing remain in outbreak.
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Riverside Mammogram Blitz: Staff member’s breast cancer journey highlights importance of screening
October 09, 2025
Riverside Health Care's Public Mammogram Blitz dates are an opportunity for critical cancer screening without an appointment durin...
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Planned Power Outage – Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025
October 03, 2025
This will effect Emo Health Centre and Rainy river Health Centre
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Respiratory Outbreak expanded to facility wide at Rainycrest Long Term Care
October 01, 2025
The respiratory outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home has been expanded to facility wide.
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Gastro Outbreak Declared Over at Rainycret
September 30, 2025
All visitor and resident restrictions on the West Wing have been lifted, and regular visitation may now resume.
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Win or Lose, Everyone Wins - September 50/50 Winner Announced!
September 29, 2025
Craig Morrisey of North York wins $9,162.50, proving that no matter where you live, every ticket strengthens healthcare, and somet...
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National Day for Truth & Reconciliation - EVENTS
September 29, 2025
Please see events happening today and tomorrow in honor of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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Gastrointestinal Outbreak Declared on West Wing at Rainycrest Long Term Care
September 28, 2025
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared a gastrointestinal outbreak on the We...
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Respiratory Outbreak Declared at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home
September 27, 2025
This is affecting the East Wing of the Home.
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COVID-19 Outbreak on First Floor at La Verendrye General Hospital Declared Over
September 26, 2025
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an end to the COVID-19 outbreak at La...
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Riverside Health Care Planned Power Outage – Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
September 25, 2025
A power interruption is planned from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025. This will affect Riverside Health Care facili...
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Siemens Technology to Strengthen Diagnostic Imaging at Riverside Health Care
September 24, 2025
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We’ve officially secured state-of-the-art Siemens diagnostic imaging equipment for our district. Learn More...
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FDC Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Riverside’s Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS Campaign
September 24, 2025
We are proud to announce this remarkable commitment from the FDC Foundation.
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Fall Into Winning: Your Last Chance to Grab Riverside’s September 50/50 Tickets!
September 22, 2025
Fall has arrived, and so has your final chance at Riverside’s September 50/50 draw-now topping $6,500!
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared on First Floor at La Verendrye General Hospital
September 19, 2025
A COVID-19 Outbreak has been declared on the first floor at La Verendrye General Hospital. Read more.
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Early Bird Winner Turns Winnings into a Gift for the Community
September 16, 2025
Bob MacDonald is the winner of the first-ever Riverside 50/50 Early Bird Draw, proudly sponsored by The Barn.
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Shelia Shyiak Wins Riverside’s August 50/50
September 05, 2025
A former Riverside employee of over 18 years, Shelia has always believed in supporting local health care.
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Riverside's 2024-25 Annual Report
August 27, 2025
The 2024-25 Riverside Health Care Annual Report is making its way through the community. Download your copy today and read about t...
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Squeeze Out the Last Drop of Summer with Riverside’s August 50/50 Draw
August 26, 2025
Don’t forget to add one more thing to your list: securing your Riverside 50/50 tickets!
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Respiratory outbreak at Rainycrest LTC declared over
August 08, 2025
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared that the Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest ...
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Respiratory Outbreak Update for Rainycrest LTC
August 05, 2025
West Wing Declared Over - East Wing Precautions Remain
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Norm Wood Reels in a Big One – Riverside's First 50/50 Winner!
July 30, 2025
While out fishing, Norm got the call that he had reeled in our very first 50/50 win, netting $8,400!
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Registration Services Now at Front Street Main Entrance : LVGH
July 29, 2025
Registration for patients with appointments has relocated to the ground-floor main entrance at La Verendrye General Hospital
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East Wing added to Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest LTC
July 22, 2025
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared a Respiratory Outbreak on the East Wi...
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IT’S THE LAST WEEK! July Jackpot Soaring Over $5,600 and Growing - Riverside 50/50
July 21, 2025
Our Monthly 50/50 draw is in it's final week - get your tickets now!
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Respiratory Outbreak on West Wing at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home
July 21, 2025
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared a Respiratory Outbreak on the West Wi...
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Medical Air System Upgrade Now Enhancing Care at La Verendrye General Hospital
July 14, 2025
Celebrating the successful installation of the new medical air system at LVGH, now enhancing care in our labour and delivery and n...
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Update: No Emergency Department Closure Required at LVGH
July 07, 2025
The previously advised disruption of Emergency Department services at LVGH will not be required.
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Your Chance to Win and Make an Impact: Riverside Launches Monthly 50/50 Draw
July 07, 2025
Riverside is thrilled to announce the launch of its new monthly online 50/50 draw
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Potential Disruption of Emergency Department Services at La Verendrye General Hospital
July 06, 2025
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We are advising the community about a potential temporary disruption of Emergency Department services
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Gastro Outbreak Declared Over at Rainycrest LTC
June 02, 2025
Restrictions are no longer in place at the home.
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Gastrointestinal Outbreak Declared at Rainycrest’s Special Care Unit
May 26, 2025
Enhanced visitor and resident restrictions are currently in effect for the SCU at the home.
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Respiratory Outbreak Declared Over at Rainy River Health Centre
May 25, 2025
All visitor and resident restrictions are no longer in place at RRHC.
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Gastro Outbreak Declared Over at Rainy River Health Centre
May 16, 2025
Restrictions are still in place, as we are currently also in a respiratory outbreak.
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Board Statement on Fundraising Direction
May 14, 2025
A message from the Board on current fundraising direction and our continued commitment to delivering high-quality care.
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Gastrointestinal Outbreak Declared at Rainy River Health Centre Long-Term Care
May 12, 2025
This is concurrent with the existing respiratory outbreak declared last week.
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Gastrointestinal outbreak ends at Rainycrest
May 09, 2025
All restrictions at the Home are lifted.
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Respiratory Outbreak Declared at Rainy River Health Centre Long-Term Care
May 07, 2025
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared a Respiratory Outbreak at the Rainy R...
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Latest surgical milestone at Riverside offers community safer outcomes closer to home
May 06, 2025
Riverside Health Care is proud to be able to connect people to the care they need closer to home, with another surgical first for ...
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Rainycrest gastrointestinal outbreak ends for West Wing but continues in East Wing
May 05, 2025
Restrictions are lifted on the West Wing Only.
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Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS: Riverside Launches Campaign for New MRI and Radiology Units
April 30, 2025
Proud to launch our new community-driven fundraising campaign to bring a state-of-the-art MRI to the district with new Digital Rad...
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Gastrointestinal Outbreak Declared at La Verendrye Genreal Hospital
April 30, 2025
This outbreak is on the 2nd Floor In-patient Unit only.
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Rainycrest Long Term Care Home’s Respiratory Outbreak Declared Over
April 21, 2025
Although the respiratory outbreak has ended, restrictions remain in place due to the declaration of a gastrointestinal outbreak on...
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Riverside Proudly Supports Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week
April 17, 2025
Learn more about the events happening this week and how to be a donor
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Rainycrest respiratory outbreak ends for West Wing but continues in East Wing
April 15, 2025
Restrictions are still in place on the East.
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Gastro Outbreak Declared Over at Emo Health Centre
April 11, 2025
Restrictions are no longer in effect for visitors and residents.
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Riverside launches new transportation option for out-of-district health needs
April 08, 2025
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We have launched our Specialty and Diagnostic Transportation program, offering affordable and accessible transportation to and fro...
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Respiratory Outbreak Declared at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home
April 02, 2025
This is affecting the East Wing of the Home - visitor restrictions and masking protocols are in place.
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Gastrointestinal Outbreak Declared at Emo Health Centre
April 02, 2025
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Visitor and other restrictions are in place.
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Riverside Kicks Off Fundraising Efforts
April 01, 2025
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We are launching our new focused fundraising efforts to advance and expand the future of health care across the district.
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Gastrointestinal oubreak at Rainycrest LTC delared over
March 25, 2025
The Gastrointestinal Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home’s East Wing has ended and all restrictions are lifted.
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Gastro Outbreak Declared at Rainycrest LTC
March 23, 2025
The East Wing of Rainycrest currentlyl has restrictions in place.
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Riverside Health Care Launches MRI Campaign
March 05, 2025
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An important announcement from Riverside Health Care.
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Influenza A Outbreak Declared Over at La Verendrye General Hospital
March 05, 2025
The outbreak affecting the First-Floor inpatient unit has been declared over.
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Same-Day Appointment Option for Community Counselling Announced
February 25, 2025
Riverside now offers same-day community counseling for adults 18+, providing single-session support in person or online with a re...
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Rainycrest - Influenza A Outbreak Declared Over
February 19, 2025
All restrictions are lifted.
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Influenza A Outbreak Declared at La Verendrye General Hospital
February 13, 2025
On the first floor in-patient unit. No other areas or services are affected at this time. Visitor restrictions and masking protoco...
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Influenza A Outbreak Declared at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home
February 06, 2025
This is on the West Wing of the home.
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Riverside Health Care Introduces Online Payment Option
January 21, 2025
We have launched a new online bill payment option on its website, providing a more accessible and user-friendly experience for pat...
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Riverside Health Care Participates in Active Living Fair in Rainy River
January 20, 2025
Riverside participated in the Active Living Fair, engaging with community members and local partners to promote health, wellness,...
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Influenza Outbreaks at La Verendrye General Hospital Declared Over
January 12, 2025
Restrictions are no longer in place.
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Gastro Outbreak Declared Over at Emo Health Centre
January 08, 2025
Restrictions are no longer in place for visitors and residents.
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Gastrointestinal Outbreak Declared at Emo Health Centre
January 04, 2025
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared a Gastrointestinal Outbreak at Emo Health Ce...
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Influenza A Outbreak Declared at La Verendrye General Hospital
January 03, 2025
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UPDATE: Influenza A Outbreak Declared at La Verendrye General Hospital
January 03, 2025
The Influenza A outbreak has been extended to the 2nd Floor In-Patient Unit.
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Riverside Welcomes First Baby of 2025
January 03, 2025
It's a Girl!
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