Making a Difference on the Middle Peninsula

Hospital Update

In early summer 2022, Riverside welcomed a familiar face to lead our Riverside Walter Reed Hospital team, hospital President Shelly Johnson. Shelly originally joined Riverside in 1998 and held various roles at both Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and Riverside Regional Medical Center throughout more than 20 years. She became the President of Riverside Walter Reed Hospital officially on August 1, 2022.

“Our focus remains on our people – we have talented and dedicated care teams who stand at the ready for our patients when needed. Our goal is to continue to foster their growth and development so they can continue to provide quality care for every patient who comes through our doors. Looking ahead, we look forward to construction and capital investment projects within Imaging and Cardiac Diagnostic Services to ensure we have leading-edge equipment to provide the best possible care for our families and community,” said Shelly.

RSMH honored Caramine Kellam’s legacy. Pictured are her family and RSMH President, Nick Chuquín.

“We are also inspired by the generosity of our community and those who partner with us to elevate care on the Middle Peninsula. David Driver, and his wife Mabel Owens Brown Driver, were long time Riverside supporters before her passing in 2020. David and his daughter, Terri Mosey, were excited to learn of our plans to expand cardiac care on the campus of Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and have partnered with Riverside to support the continued growth of our hospital and patient centered services. The future Mabel Owens Brown Driver Cardiac Diagnostic Center will feature advanced technology to aid in the treatment of heart disease and will enable Riverside to recruit and retain exceptional clinicians in cardiovascular specialties. The center will be accomplished in a phased approach over the next several years. We are incredibly honored by the generosity of their family that will make a true and lasting difference in the lives of the patients and families we serve.”

"Mabel Owens Driver, from infancy, was raised in Gloucester. Her deep affection for this community never wavered as she always considered Gloucester to be “home” and looked forward to returning to visit with friends and family whenever possible. Our gift honors her memory in a meaningful way that upholds her genuine compassion and kindness for all she met, and that will help Riverside deliver remarkable quality-centered health care close to home."

- Driver family