Smithfield Foods Donates $500,000 to Support Riverside Smithfield Hospital
Smithfield Foods (NYSE:SFD) has announced a $500,000 donation to support the new Riverside Smithfield Hospital in Isle of Wight County. The donation aims to bring full-service, inpatient hospital care to the region, benefiting both company employees and local residents.
As one of the region's largest employers, Smithfield Foods' investment will help expand access to emergency, inpatient, and specialty care services locally, reducing transportation barriers and travel time for the community. The new hospital facility represents a significant step in improving healthcare accessibility in the area.
Smithfield Foods (NYSE:SFD) ha annunciato una donazione di $500.000 per sostenere il nuovo ospedale Riverside Smithfield nella contea di Isle of Wight. La donazione punta a portare nella zona assistenza ospedaliera completa con posti letto, a beneficio sia dei dipendenti dell'azienda sia dei residenti locali.
In quanto uno dei maggiori datori di lavoro della regione, l'investimento di Smithfield Foods contribuirà ad ampliare l'accesso a servizi di emergenza, ricovero e specialità mediche a livello locale, riducendo le difficoltà di trasporto e i tempi di spostamento per la comunità. La nuova struttura rappresenta un passo importante per migliorare l'accessibilità alle cure nella zona.
Smithfield Foods (NYSE:SFD) ha anunciado una donación de 500.000 dólares para apoyar el nuevo Riverside Smithfield Hospital en el condado de Isle of Wight. La donación tiene como objetivo ofrecer atención hospitalaria completa con internación en la región, beneficiando tanto a los empleados de la empresa como a los residentes locales.
Como uno de los mayores empleadores de la región, la inversión de Smithfield Foods ayudará a ampliar el acceso a servicios de emergencia, hospitalización y atención especializada a nivel local, reduciendo las barreras de transporte y el tiempo de desplazamiento para la comunidad. La nueva instalación representa un paso significativo para mejorar la accesibilidad de la atención sanitaria en la zona.
Smithfield Foods (NYSE:SFD)는 Isle of Wight 카운티의 새로운 Riverside Smithfield 병원을 지원하기 위해 50만 달러 기부를 발표했습니다. 이번 기부는 지역에 입원 진료를 포함한 종합 병원 서비스를 제공해 회사 직원과 지역 주민 모두에게 혜택을 주는 것을 목표로 합니다.
지역의 주요 고용주 중 하나인 Smithfield Foods의 투자는 응급 진료, 입원 및 전문 진료 서비스에 대한 지역 내 접근성을 확대해 교통 장벽과 이동 시간을 줄이는 데 기여할 것입니다. 이 새 병원 시설은 해당 지역의 의료 접근성을 개선하는 중요한 진전입니다.
Smithfield Foods (NYSE:SFD) a annoncé un don de 500 000 dollars pour soutenir le nouvel hôpital Riverside Smithfield dans le comté d'Isle of Wight. Ce don vise à apporter dans la région des soins hospitaliers complets avec hospitalisation, au bénéfice des employés de l'entreprise et des habitants locaux.
En tant que l'un des principaux employeurs de la région, l'investissement de Smithfield Foods contribuera à élargir l'accès aux services d'urgence, d'hospitalisation et de soins spécialisés localement, réduisant ainsi les obstacles liés aux transports et les temps de trajet pour la communauté. La nouvelle installation constitue une avancée importante pour améliorer l'accès aux soins dans la zone.
Smithfield Foods (NYSE:SFD) hat eine Spende in Höhe von 500.000 US-Dollar angekündigt, um das neue Riverside Smithfield Hospital im Isle of Wight County zu unterstützen. Die Spende soll umfassende stationäre Krankenhausversorgung in die Region bringen und kommt sowohl den Mitarbeitenden des Unternehmens als auch den Anwohnern zugute.
Als einer der größten Arbeitgeber der Region wird die Investition von Smithfield Foods dazu beitragen, den Zugang zu Notfall-, stationären und spezialisierten Versorgungsleistungen vor Ort zu erweitern und damit Transporthindernisse sowie Reisezeiten für die Gemeinschaft zu verringern. Die neue Einrichtung stellt einen wichtigen Schritt zur Verbesserung der Gesundheitsversorgung in der Gegend dar.
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SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riverside Health and Riverside Foundation are proud to announce a transformational philanthropic gift from Smithfield Foods in support of the new Riverside Smithfield Hospital. This investment addresses a critical need in our region: full-service, inpatient hospital care for Isle of Wight County.
“Access to quality health care is essential to a thriving community,” said Shane Smith, president and CEO of Smithfield Foods. “Supporting Riverside Smithfield Hospital reflects our company’s commitment to the health and well-being of our employees, our neighbors and the area we’ve called home for nearly a century.”
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“Riverside Smithfield Hospital is the community’s hospital—built by and for those in and around Isle of Wight,” said Jessica Macalino, president of Riverside Smithfield Hospital. “This gift from Smithfield Foods helps make it possible to bring advanced, compassionate care closer to home.”
The impact of the gift goes beyond expanding hospital services—it strengthens the overall health of the community. By bringing emergency, inpatient and specialty care closer to home, this investment supports better health outcomes, reduces barriers such as transportation and travel time, and ensures that individuals and families can receive world-class care locally.
“This is more than a gift—it’s a statement of belief in the people who live here,” said Kristen Witt, chief philanthropy officer of the Riverside Foundation. “Thanks to Smithfield Foods, we can expand access to high-quality health care services locally and ensure no one has to travel out of our area to get the care they need.”
Together, Smithfield Foods and Riverside Health are investing in a healthier, more resilient future for Isle of Wight County and the surrounding communities.
To learn more about Riverside Smithfield Hospital, visit riversideonline.com/rsh.
To learn more about Smithfield’s community initiatives, visit smithfieldfoods.com/good-is-what-we-do.
About Riverside Health
Riverside Health is an integrated health network providing over 2 million services annually. Serving Eastern Virginia since 1915, Riverside is guided by a mission to “care for others as we would care for those we love.” The health system offers a variety of services and programs in the areas of prevention, primary care, diagnostics, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, aging-related services, rehabilitation, medical education, home care and hospice. RHS operates four acute-care hospitals, a mental health and recovery hospital with a dedicated psychiatric emergency department, in addition to a physical rehabilitation hospital and a critical illness recovery hospital in partnership with Select Medical. Riverside Health is also constructing the new Riverside Smithfield Hospital, scheduled to open in early 2026. Riverside Medical Group has more than 750 physicians and advanced practice providers across a broad spectrum of specialties in over 110 locations throughout the region. Riverside Lifelong Health operates six nursing home facilities and three vibrant continuing care retirement communities alongside Riverside Home Health and Hospice services. In addition to these health care services, RHS operates the Riverside College of Health Sciences and six medical residency programs. The company employs more than 9,500 team members throughout Eastern Virginia. For more information on Riverside, visit riversideonline.com.
About Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD) is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.
Photo caption (L to R): Jim Monroe, vice president, corporate affairs, Smithfield Foods; Keller Watts, chief business officer, Smithfield Foods; Jessica Macalino, president, Riverside Smithfield Hospital; Dr. Mike Oshiki, president, acute care, Riverside Health; Shane Smith, president and CEO, Smithfield Foods; and Kristen Witt, chief philanthropy officer, Riverside Health, tour the Riverside Smithfield Hospital building and grounds coming soon to the Isle of Wight community.
Contact:
April Weston
Director of Integrated Communications, Riverside Health
(757) 755-1855
april.weston@rivhs.com
Ray Atkinson
Smithfield Foods, Inc.
(757) 576-1383
ratkinson@smithfield.com
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