Riverside Healthcare

01/29/2026

Congratulations to the 2025 Q4 Butterfly Honoree, Mary Lee, CNA/Geri Psych!

Mary's nomination read: "Mary Kate is a wonderful addition to the SBHU team. She comes in everyday with a passion for caring for vulnerable patients. I can give multiple examples of where she has provided calm, compassionate care in times of distress. Yet, I think the best example of her caring nature is the kits she put together for our unhomed patients.

Mary Kate put together care packages that include hygiene products, snacks, socks, pill organizer, etc. Each kits was lovingly put together with consideration of inclusivity.

Mary Kate anticipates the needs of her patients. She has put together binders of activities for patient to occupy their minds.

She responds to every patient needs with calm assurances even when patients are threatening harm. For example, Mary Kate was caring for a patient when another patient wanted her attention. The patient threw something at her. Mary Kate caught it, turned around, sweetly reassured the patient that she would be right there to help her and that she was just finishing up with another patient. Mary Kate is the tech that I would want to take care of me or my loved ones in the hospital. She has a bright future as a caregiver and I am fortunate that I get to work for her."

01/29/2026

We love hearing stories like this. Thank you for sharing your experience with Dr. Reddy and for recommending him to others in our community.

Expertise, paired with a thoughtful, unhurried approach, helps patients feel supported and confident in their care. That’s Remarkable Care. Right where you live.

01/28/2026

Looking for a primary care provider who truly listens and partners with you on your health journey? Meet Dr. Damrow, seeing patients at Riverside Primary Care in Manteno.
Dr. Damrow believes the best care starts with open communication and a strong partnership between patient and physician, addressing not just physical health, but emotional and social well-being too.
Compassionate care, convenient access, and a provider who takes the time to know you. That’s remarkable care, right where you live. https://www.riversidehealthcare.org/provider/timothy-damrow-do

01/28/2026

Caring for an aging loved one can be overwhelming, and help is closer than you may realize.
Meet Heather Lee, RN, and learn how Riverside’s Senior Behavioral Health Unit supports older adults and the families who care for them.

After more than two decades at Riverside—first as a mental health tech, then a bedside nurse in pediatrics and the ED, and now a nurse leader—Heather Lee, RN, manages Riverside’s Senior Behavioral Health Unit with a mix of experience and heart. “I’ve actually worked at Riverside for over t...

01/27/2026

Big support for little learners.
Riverside Behavioral Health and Milestone Therapy have partnered. to bring Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy to kids in our community.
This personalized, child-friendly program helps children ages 2–9 build skills that support everyday moments at home, at school, and beyond.
Learn more about how this therapy can support your family. https://myrhc.net/ABA_Therapy

01/26/2026

Losing a baby is one of the most heartbreaking experiences a family can endure.

At Riverside Healthcare, care does not stop at medicine. It is rooted in compassion, presence, and walking alongside families through unimaginable loss. In this blog, Reverend Marsha Collins, Director of Pastoral Care, and Tammy Mylcraine, RN, from the Riverside Family Birthing Center, share how nurses, chaplains, and care teams support parents with comfort, dignity, and love during infant loss.

Losing a baby is one of the hardest experiences any family can face. At Riverside Healthcare, the mission is clear. Nurses, chaplains, and care teams work to provide comfort, compassion, and connection for parents during this time. Here, we turn to the expertise of Reverend Marsha Collins, Director....

01/26/2026

Even in winter, your skin needs a little extra love. Cold, dry air can make skin more sensitive and easier to irritate, and the sun’s rays don’t take the season off. Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher helps protect your skin year-round, even on chilly days.
At Riverside Cancer Institute, our team cares for patients with skin cancer and many other types of cancer. Learn more at https://riversidehealthcare.org/services/cancer-institute.

01/25/2026

The best offense is a good defense, and the best way to find disease is to look for it. Join us as Riverside Primary Care Provider Hamzeh Badwan, MD, discusses why annual screenings are important to maintain throughout your life.
To hear more podcasts in this series, visit https://myrhc.net/podcasts

01/23/2026

Everything You Need for Lasting Relief
At Riverside, we start with a full assessment, using advanced imaging tools to pinpoint the problem. Then work together to create a personalized treatment plan focused on relieving pain, restoring function and helping you return to your active life.
Learn more at https://www.riversidehealthcare.org/services/orthopedic-care

01/23/2026

A remarkable milestone worth celebrating.
The Operating Room team recently came together to recognize Riverside Neurosurgeon Dr. Juan Jimenez for surpassing 500 surgical cases, a milestone achieved in 2025. Reaching this achievement reflects not only dedication and expertise, but also teamwork, precision, and commitment to patient care among our entire OR staff.
Congratulations to Dr. Jimenez on this outstanding accomplishment, and thank you to the team that supports this work every day.