Riverside Methodist Hospital is the largest member hospital of

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, a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system located in Columbus, Ohio. As a regional

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hospital, Riverside Methodist is host to a number of specialty centers and services, including Neuroscience and Stroke, Heart and Vascular, Maternity and Women's Health, Cancer Care,

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II, Hand and Microvascular, Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgeries, Orthopedics, Imaging, and Bariatric Surgery. '' U.S. News & World Report'' regionally ranked Riverside Methodist Hospital the number 9 best performing among hospitals in Ohio, number 2 in Columbus metro area, rated high performing in four specialties and procedures and a nationally ranked hospital, number 49, in Neurology & Neurosurgery.

History

The hospital was founded on June 2, 1892, as the Protestant Hospital. Located in a 15-room house on Dennison Avenue, Columbus, the Hospital could accommodate up to 40 patients. In 1898 the hospital relocated to a larger premises at 700 North Park Street. In 1922, the hospital joined the Ohio Methodist Episcopal Conference and was renamed the White Cross Hospital. Between 1974 and 1976, in the Columbus radiotherapy accident, 426 patients received "significant" overdoses of radiation from a

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external beam radiotherapy unit while receiving treatment for cancers. Riverside Methodist Hospital has been named to

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Top 100 Hospitals, and is one of six Hospitals to receive this award on at least ten occasions.

Services and Clinical Programs

Neurosciences

The neurological and spine treatment programs at Riverside Methodist Hospital are among the largest in the

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. The programs feature innovative treatments for

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and stroke. The facility holds Comprehensive Stroke Center certification from

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. Through the use of minimally invasive treatments, such as

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and Penumbra, the critical time window for treating stroke patients is extended, creating opportunities to improve patient outcomes. In addition, Riverside Methodist Hospital hosts the largest dedicated Neurointensive care unit in central

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Heart and Vascular

Riverside Methodist's Critical Limb Care program is the first of its kind in the

, providing a complete range of vascular care. The Structural Heart Disease Patient Evaluation and Research Center provides evaluations and treatment for patients with

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and other structural heart defects. Facilitated by the

Research and Innovation Institute, the center has participated in clinical trials of Medtronic's Core Valve System.

Cancer Care

Riverside Methodist provides advanced cancer care and treatment, including

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, and the minimally invasive Da Vinci robotic surgical system (used to treat prostate issues, fibroids, gynecological cancers, and lung resections). The Riverside Cancer Care team completes more than 100,000 outpatient, imaging, and surgical procedures for cancer patients each year. Riverside Cancer Care has received Disease-Specific Certification from

on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

Orthopedics

Riverside Methodist's total joint program includes specialized treatment and care for patients with a range of bone, muscle, and joint disorders or injuries.

has certified Riverside Methodist in joint replacement in the areas of hip, knee, and total shoulder.

Maternity Care

Riverside Methodist Hospital has one of Ohio's largest maternity programs, which is recognized by the Ohio

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as a Level III Maternity Center. Board-certified obstetricians and neonatologists in this department specialize in the care of patients with high-risk pregnancies, and their babies.

References

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