Riverside Healthcare

04/25/2026

Growing your family comes with a lot of questions. Baby & Beyond brings the answers—and the people who care.

Take a guided tour of our Family Birthing Center, sit in on expert-led presentations, and meet local vendors and partners dedicated to supporting families from pregnancy through early childhood.

We’re so grateful to every vendor and organization joining us—from Riverside care teams to community partners like Harbor House, KCC Baby Talk, and the Breastfeeding Coalition—for showing up for families in such meaningful ways.

Come experience it all:
https://www.riversidehealthcare.org/event/baby-beyond

04/24/2026

Head and neck cancers may not get as much attention, but they can deeply impact everyday life. Learn the signs, risks, and how treatment improves outcomes in our latest blog with Riverside’s Afton Swanson, FNP-BC.

Head and neck cancer includes several types of cancer that can

04/24/2026

After considerable evaluation, Riverside Healthcare has made the decision to remove the donated former Cigna building next to our Bourbonnais Campus due to significant structural and environmental challenges including extensive mold. This allows us to move forward with new possibilities for this property that was generously donated. We look forward to sharing future plans later this year.

04/24/2026

The inaugural Race to Rebuild 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk on Sunday, May 3, will raise awareness and support for local trauma survivors. If you’d like to support but can’t participate, consider sponsoring a tribute sign to be displayed on the course. Orders accepted through Friday, April 24.
For more information, go to myrhc.net/rebuild5k.

04/23/2026

Today is
Did you know that Riverside pediatricians give an age-appropriate book to each child who comes in for a well-child visit?
Through a privately sponsored program called “Reach Out and Read,” we are able to provide these books in both English and Spanish!
Learn about this program at https://myrhc.net/peds_well_care_visits

04/23/2026

Those moments you saw on the field last fall, they added up to something even bigger.
Through our Scores for Schools program, Riverside Healthcare donated more than $12,000 to 18 local high schools, supporting student-athletes and the programs that bring our communities together.

To recognize the accomplishments of area high school athletic programs, Riverside Healthcare donated more than $12,000 to 18 high schools across Kankakee, Grundy, Will, and Iroquois counties for their 2025 fall sports seasons. The donations are part of the Scores for Schools program, presented by Ri...

04/23/2026

If you pass by the hospital in the coming days, you may notice it glowing in green and purple. It’s a quiet tribute to a powerful gift… one that can turn loss into life and give others a second chance.

Today, more than 100,000 people are waiting for that chance, with another person added every 9 minutes.

One decision can make all the difference. Register your choice to be an organ and tissue donor:
https://apps.ilsos.gov/organdonorregister

04/22/2026

Behind every great physician is a commitment to keep learning.
At Riverside’s GME Research Symposium, our fellows, trainees, and students showcased research and projects designed to improve care and outcomes. This work doesn’t stay in the classroom. It helps bring new ideas, better practices, and stronger care to the communities we serve every day.
Congratulations to this year’s award winners and all who shared their work.

04/22/2026

When you’re waiting on results, every minute can feel like the longest one.
Behind those answers is a team making sure they’re right.
This Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, we’re recognizing our Riverside Lab team for delivering fast, accurate results that help patients and providers take the next step with confidence.
With convenient lab services close to home—from routine bloodwork to diagnostic testing—getting answers doesn’t have to mean going far.

Learn more about Riverside Laboratory Services:
https://www.riversidehealthcare.org/services/laboratory-services

04/21/2026

Keeping our community working safely goes beyond the job site.
From local businesses to individual workers, Riverside’s WorkForce Health program is helping people stay healthy, supported, and ready for what’s next. See how it’s making a difference across our region.

When most people think about healthcare, they think about seeing a doctor for themselves. But, there is another side of healthcare that focuses on keeping whole workplaces healthy and safe. That is exactly what Riverside's WorkForce Health program does.

04/21/2026

Safely Managing Your Medications Promotes Personal and Community Health!
Saturday, April 25, is a Prescription Drug Take Back Day in our area. Unwanted medication, including pills, tablets, and capsules, can be dropped off at the Bourbonnais Walmart parking lot from 10 to 2.

04/20/2026

For the fifth year running, Riverside Healthcare has been awarded a Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America. This recognizes Riverside’s commitment to employees’ mental health, including the employee assistance program, Well in Mind.

Riverside Healthcare is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2026 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA).