Riverside Healthcare

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to further raise awareness in our communities, our Riverside Medical Center and Bourbonnais Campus will display a pink glow. Let these lights serve as a nightly reminder to schedule your mammogram.
Schedule by calling (815) 935-7531 or https://myrhc.net/myriversidemychart

Vanessa Capps, FNP-BC, recently celebrated her 15th work anniversary at the Pembroke clinic. Congratulations to Vanessa and thank you for all you do for Riverside and the communities of Pembroke and Kankakee!

A few weeks into the season, that sore knee, aching shoulder or tender ankle may be getting harder to ignore.

So when is it normal soreness, and when is it time to get something checked?

Riverside sports medicine physician Dr. Snigdha Kalidindi shares what athletes and families should watch for, along with ways to help prevent injuries from cutting the season short.

How to Prepare for Fall Sports and Avoid Common Injuries Fall sports season brings a spike in injuries, especially in the first few weeks. Athletes come back from a long break, muscles are cold, and bodies are not quite ready for full intensity. That combination often leads to trouble. Here, Dr. Snigdha Kalidindi, sports medicine doctor with Riverside Ort...

We wear pink for our patients, our families, our friends, and our community.
Riverside’s Executive team are wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and sharing an important reminder: early detection matters.

If you’re due for your mammogram, Call (815) 935-7531 or book online: https://myrhc.net/myriversidemychart

In your mind, you’re still the one diving for the shot.
Sometimes your joints tell a different story.

Knee pain, arthritis and years of wear don’t have to define what’s next. Riverside Orthopedic Specialists are here to help.
https://myrhc.net/orthopedics

Sometimes, caring for someone with cancer means caring for what they’re carrying emotionally, too.

At Riverside Cancer Institute, patients and families have access to pastoral and spiritual care right here as part of the support available throughout their cancer journey. You don’t need to belong to a particular faith, or any faith at all. Sometimes, you may simply need someone to listen.

Meet oncology chaplain Denise Salem and learn how she supports patients, families and caregivers through the difficult days, the hopeful ones and everything in between.

What to Expect From Pastoral Care During Cancer Treatment A cancer diagnosis affects far more than the body. Both emotional and spiritual healing are important elements during this difficult time. Here, Denise Salem a chaplain with the Riverside Cancer Institute, offers patients and families what that support looks like.

What would make Kankakee County a healthier place to live?
If you’re 18 or older and live in Kankakee County, we want to hear from you.
👉 Take the Kankakee County Community Health Survey:
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8996041/Kankakee-County-Community-Health-Survey

What are the biggest challenges facing people in our community? What resources are needed? What could make life healthier for you, your family and your neighbors?

The 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey is your opportunity to share what matters most. Your responses will help Riverside Healthcare and our community partners better understand local needs and help guide future priorities and resources.

You live here. You know our community. Make your voice count.
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¿Qué haría del Condado de Kankakee un lugar más saludable para vivir?
Si tiene 18 años o más y vive en el Condado de Kankakee, queremos escucharle.
👉 Participe en la Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria del Condado de Kankakee: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8996041/875f1f06bd8c

¿Cuáles son los mayores desafíos que enfrentan las personas de nuestra comunidad? ¿Qué recursos hacen falta? ¿Qué podría ayudar a que usted, su familia y sus vecinos tengan una vida más saludable?

La Encuesta de Evaluación de las Necesidades de Salud de la Comunidad 2026 es su oportunidad de compartir lo que más le importa. Sus respuestas ayudarán a Riverside Healthcare y a nuestros colaboradores comunitarios a comprender mejor las necesidades locales y a orientar las prioridades y los recursos futuros.

Usted vive aquí. Usted conoce nuestra comunidad. Haga que su voz cuente.

An Honor Walk took place at Riverside today, marking a donor’s final journey and their extraordinary gift to others through organ donation. Their generosity leaves a lasting legacy and brings hope to those waiting for the gift of life.

Tonight, Riverside Medical Center will be illuminated in green and purple, carrying that honor beyond our walls.

More than 100,000 people across the country are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant.

💚💜 Register your decision to become an organ and tissue donor: https://apps.ilsos.gov/organdonorregister

Some wounds require special care to heal. The Wound Program at Riverside offers a comprehensive program with specialized treatments to promote healing and help the body repair wounds & fight infection.
https://www.riversidehealthcare.org/services/wound-care