Lower your risk for diabetes The time to act is now page 10 Grateful for great care Lexie’s breast cancer journey page 4 Healthy and hearty Warm up with our three-bean chili page 14 the Journey WI NTER 2022–23 HEALTH IMPAC TS EVERY STEP HEALTHCARE
2 RiversideHealthcare.org A new home for mental health care Riverside Center for Emotional Well-Being enhances access to outpatient services The Riverside Atrium in Bradley is now home to the Riverside Center for Emotional Well-Being, bringing together Riverside Psychiatric Specialists and the Riverside Pathways programming. This move allows Riverside to increase outpatient mental health services to the community. “The last few years have brought to light the need for additional mental health services within our community,” says Riverside President and CEO Phil Kambic. “By expanding and bringing our outpatient mental health services together under one roof, we hope to make these more accessible to those in our community that need mental health assistance.” Riverside Pathways Riverside Pathways offers a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) in a group setting. The Pathways PHP program provides a minimum of 20 treatment hours per week, and the IOP program provides a minimum of nine treatment hours per week. Pathways currently treats clients starting at the age of 8. Each program’s overall goal is to stabilize dayto-day stressors, create healthy coping skills and provide medication monitoring. “Having our services located in the same place will help with better coordination of care, ease of access and patient comfort,” states Khalid Arshad, MD, with Riverside Psychiatric Specialists. “We also envision expanding our mental health care spectrum by adding services in the future, and the new space will accommodate this growth.” Riverside Psychiatric Specialists Also located within the Riverside Center for Emotional Well-Being are Riverside Psychiatric Specialists, who see patients in a one-on-one setting. “The need for mental health providers and access to mental health services is increasing, not only in our area but across the country,” says Raunak Khisty, MD, MPH, FAPA, with Riverside Psychiatric Specialists. “By consolidating our services to one space, our psychiatrists have direct access to our patients in Pathways programming.” Reach out If you or someone you know needs mental health services or would like to learn more about the services provided by Riverside Behavioral Medicine, please call the Central Intake Department at (888) 324-2141.
Winter 2022–23 3 THE JOURNEY is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of RIVERSIDE HEALTHCARE, 350 N. Wall St., Kankakee, IL 60901, telephone (815) 933-1671, RiversideHealthcare.org. HEALTHCARE Information in THE JOURNEY comes from a wide range of medical experts. It should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2022 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Follow Us ‘What Family Feels Like’ We all can understand what it is to be part of a family—to feel included, accepted, cared for and part of something special. Riverside recently launched a new campaign centering on that theme: “What Family Feels Like.” It ’s only four words, but they carry so much meaning. How we connect to that statement may differ for each of us, just as our own family experiences differ. But what is true is that the feeling of family is at the core of what we do here at Riverside. Being part of families has been at our core since we opened our doors almost 65 years ago. As our communities have grown, so have we. But one thing we’ve strived to never lose is our sense of family. We want you to know that when you step inside one of our facilities, you are being cared for like you are one of our family members. Whether it’s a routine checkup or a major procedure, we know that health care can be daunting and frightening. We want you to know we’re here to help you, to answer every question, to offer every option, and provide genuine comfort and empathy. Best of health, Phillip Kambic, President and CEO, Riverside Healthcare It’s what family feels like. And it moves us every day. A kind heart and meaningful connection. It’s how we approach every relationship. We embrace and listen to you like family. This moves us to provide you with the most remarkable care. Because with technologically advanced treatments and genuine caring, we help your family heal and thrive. Learn more about the way we care. RiversideHealthcare.org That moment when you feel like the luckiest man alive. When it comes to your health, know that Riverside is with you at every point, just like family should be. Time is precious The seasons change, and we are reminded that time marches on. Just what we choose to do with our time is different for each of us, but one thing we all wish is that we had more of it. That was certainly true for Lexie Painter, a young woman from Kankakee who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 25. Her story is featured in this issue of The Journey. She talks about the love and support of friends and family, including from the man who would become her husband. She also talks about the incredible Riverside Cancer Institute team, led by oncologist Annabelle Veerapaneni, MD. From her own experience, Lexie offers something that we often hear…if you sense something is going on with your body, take the time to get it checked out. Great advice. This issue of The Journey also offers information and advice on a variety of topics, from a new home for Riverside’s mental health services to education on lowering your risk for diabetes. There is also information on the technological advances Riverside is making in the treatment of heart disease, as well as a look at over 20 new providers we have added in a variety of specialties to improve access to care for those we serve. It is an information-filled issue. Take the time to look through it—I’m sure you’ll find something of value.
4 RiversideHealthcare.org Lexie Painter was enjoying a few carefree winter days in 2020 with friends in St. Louis. When she hopped into the shower one morning, she happened to run her hand across her right breast and felt a lump. But breast cancer was the last thing on her mind. After all, Painter, of Kankakee, was just 25 years old. “You don’t often hear of people my age getting breast cancer,” she says. When the lump was still there a week later, Painter saw her doctor to have it checked out. After she had an ultrasound and her doctor recommended a biopsy, Painter knew something was wrong. Soon thereafter, Painter learned that she had early-stage invasive lobular carcinoma, a disease that usually strikes women twice her age. “I was a little in shock,” Painter recalls. “I didn’t know how to feel.” Breast cancer doesn’t run in her family, she says. And she tested negative for inherited gene mutations that put young women at high risk for breast cancer. Armed with a positive attitude, Painter was determined to face cancer head-on. After she had a mastectomy, she needed chemotherapy and radiation therapy to reduce the risk of her cancer coming back. She met with Annabelle Veerapaneni, MD, GRATEFUL for great care A young woman’s breast cancer journey Helping Lexie Painter through her cancer treatment were her husband, Jayme, and oncologist, Annabelle Veerapaneni, MD.
Winter 2022–23 5 Riverside also surrounds people with support during cancer. Services from social workers, dietitians and cancer navigators are available. “We make sure our patients have pretty much every aspect of their universe addressed as they’re going through treatment,” Dr. Veerapaneni says. A joyful show of support Painter also found strength in her friends, family and then-boyfriend, Jayme, who is now her husband. When she shaved her long blond hair during chemo, Jayme shaved his hair in solidarity. Then he proposed to her. Our cancer care experts Get to know our providers. See bios, appointment information and more at RiversideHealthcare.org/ providers. “I was super-bald and everything,” she says. “He got down on one knee. He stuck by my side. He’s a keeper.” Painter is now cancer-free. She takes a maintenance hormone therapy drug called tamoxifen, which helps prevent hormone receptor-positive breast cancers, like hers, from recurring. Painter has a message for other young women who notice any breast changes. “If you find something or something doesn’t feel right, get it checked,” she says. an oncologist at Riverside Cancer Institute, who crafted an aggressive treatment plan that minimized the risk of side effects on Painter ’s current and future health. Only about 11% of all breast cancers occur in women younger than 45, Dr. Veerapaneni notes. “In a community our size, we don’t anticipate very large numbers of women this young presenting with breast cancer. But we’re certainly prepared to take care of them, as we did for Lexie.” “You can tell Dr. Veerapaneni knows her stuff,” Painter says. What’s more, she felt that her doctor and nurses really cared for her as a person. “I just fell in love with Dr. Veerapaneni and how she went about everything,” Painter says. “She explained everything in ways I could understand. She made me really trust her with everything, which was very important.” Advanced therapies close to home Painter had 16 rounds of chemo, followed by 28 rounds of radiation therapy. Riverside is home to advanced radiation therapies that target tumors with high precision while sparing healthy tissue and minimizing the side effects. “With the intensity and complicated schedule for her chemotherapy and radiation, it was nice to be able to offer Lexie, and other patients like her, the benefit of being able to stay closer to home,” Dr. Veerapaneni says. “The facility is super-nice, and everybody is just awesome,” Painter says. “They made me feel like I wasn’t just another patient.”
6 RiversideHealthcare.org Lung cancer is the second most common cancer, aside from skin cancer, in both men and women in the U.S. It’s also the No. 1 cause of cancer death in this country. Fortunately, there is a painless and noninvasive screening test that is used to diagnose lung cancer early and potentially when it’s more treatable. A low-dose CT scan can help find abnormalities in the lungs that may be cancer. Studies have shown that using low-dose CT scans to screen people for lung cancer saves more lives than using chest x-rays. That’s because a CT scan produces detailed images of the lung that can find small abnormalities better than a chest x-ray. “With any cancer, it is important to try to catch it in its earliest stage, when it is most likely to be treatable,” says Joehar Hamdan, DO, oncologist and hematologist at the Riverside Cancer Institute. Who should be screened? If you have a smoking history or a former smoking history, talk with your provider about your lung cancer screening options. Are there risks to screening? As with any test, there are potential risks. A CT lung cancer screening exam does produce a small amount of radiation. The radiation dose is less than the yearly average of radiation received from background, or cosmic, radiation in our everyday environment. CT scans are also so detailed that they can find other abnormalities, which may warrant further testing. Talk with your provider about your risks for lung cancer and if you would benefit from an annual lung screening. “A screening could save your life,” Dr. Hamdan says. Riverside Cancer Institute: Complete care close to home Help Riverside continue to provide the highest quality, most comprehensive cancer care in our region by making a contribution today at RiversideHealthcare.org/mycancergift. Should you be screened for lung cancer? Joehar Hamdan, DO
Winter 2022–23 7 Jehad Zakaria, MD Juan Jimenez, MD A hit to the head can be painful. It can also be deadly— about 150 Americans die every day from injuries related to what’s called a traumatic brain injury ( TBI). TBI is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S. Those who survive a TBI can sometimes have disabilities that last a lifetime. “With head injuries, it’s important that the patient is seen as soon as possible,” says Jehad Zakaria, MD, Riverside Neurosurgery specialist. “This way we can develop a plan for treatment or monitoring. Bleeding or additional damage can occur after the initial injury.” TBIs are caused by: ● A bump, blow or jolt to the head. ● A penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. These injuries range from mild to severe. Most TBIs are mild and are commonly called concussions. Suicide and falls are the leading causes of death from a TBI. “Riverside Healthcare is able to do a vast range of procedures pertaining to the brain right here in the community that some may think they have to seek out in the larger Chicago medical centers,” says Juan Jimenez, MD, Riverside Neurosurgery Specialists. “This is not true. We’ve got the ability right here in our community with the same technology and skill.” Protect your head Most TBIs are triggered by falls, having your head struck by or against an object, and motor vehicle crashes. To help prevent a TBI in yourself and others: Protect your brain from serious injury ● Wear a seatbelt whenever you’re in a motor vehicle. And make your passengers wear one too. Follow recommendations for properly restraining children in vehicles. ● Never drive after drinking or using drugs. ● Wear an appropriate helmet when you play sports or ride a bike, motorcycle, snowmobile, scooter or all-terrain vehicle. The same rule applies to your kids. ● Install window guards to prevent young children from falling out of open windows. ● Put safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs if you have young children in your home. ● Make sure your child’s playground is covered with soft material to cushion falls. ● If you’re an older adult, talk to your doctor about your risk for falls. You should also have your eyes checked at least once a year. You can do strength and balance exercises to help you stay steady on your feet. And you can make your home safer by adding grab bars in your bathroom, removing clutter from your floors, installing railings to both sides of any steps and having plenty of bright lights in your home. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Head this way The Riverside Neurosciences Institute treats conditions of the brain, spine, nerves and muscles. Get the help you need: Reach us at (815) 932-7200.
8 RiversideHealthcare.org SAVING HEARTS from surgery Giving from the heart At Riverside, your heart’s in the right place. Follow your heart today by making a contribution to support healing hearts throughout our region at Riverside Healthcare. To donate online, please visit RiversideHealthcare.org/myheartgift. Structural Heart team uses the latest technology and techniques to provide a less invasive option
Winter 2022–23 9 What is structural heart disease? Structural heart disease occurs when there is an abnormality or defect in the structure of one of the components of the heart, such as the valves, chambers, muscle, or the major arteries that transport blood from the heart to the lungs and the rest of the body. The Structural Heart team here at Riverside works to provide the latest technology and techniques to deliver top-quality patient care and treatments while keeping you close to home. We use a comprehensive team approach to ensure that the most effective and efficient methods are used to treat your condition. The Riverside Heart & Vascular Institute Structural Heart team has completed extensive training and is led by interventional cardiologist Vikas Patel, MD. Vikas Patel, MD Sinan Simsir, MD Nathan Frogge, MD Two of the main procedures performed by the Riverside Structural Heart team are TAVR and WATCHMAN. WATCHMAN WATCHMAN is implanted into your heart in a one-time procedure. It is a permanent device that doesn’t have to be replaced and can’t be seen outside the body. To implant WATCHMAN, your doctor makes a small cut in your upper leg and inserts a narrow tube, as done in a standard stent procedure. Your doctor then guides WATCHMAN into the left atrial appendage of your heart. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and takes about an hour. Patients commonly stay in the hospital overnight and leave the next day. The WATCHMAN implant may be a life-changing alternative to the lifelong use of blood thinners for those who need one. In a one-time procedure, the WATCHMAN implant effectively reduces the risk of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem. Innovation in the treatment of heart disease does not stop with TAVR and WATCHMAN, however. Dr. Patel and his team plan to bring other advanced heart procedures to Riverside. This means that soon you will be able to get advanced treatment close to home, where your support system is. TAVR TAVR, which stands for transcatheter aortic valve replacement, is used as a treatment option for patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. The minimally invasive TAVR procedure is performed in Riverside’s state-of-the-art interventional suites. The procedure involves guiding a catheter through the patient’s artery to replace the diseased valve in the heart. TAVR offers safe relief of symptoms caused by aortic valve stenosis, such as shortness of breath, chest pain and blackouts. It also reduces the progression of heart failure. “Bringing TAVR to Riverside speaks to the innovative and patient-centered care we strive to deliver,” says Dr. Patel. “As TAVR becomes the standard of care for patients with severe aortic stenosis, we’re committed to continuing to give our patients the best treatment available.” At Riverside, our Structural Heart team works to evaluate, manage and treat patients with structural heart diseases. In the past, patients with structural heart disease would require surgical repair as their only option, but now we are able to offer less invasive options to our patients.
10 RiversideHealthcare.org We all live with risks to our health, and we do what we can to lower them. But there is a serious health risk that we need to take steps to prevent and that many of us overlook: type 2 diabetes. This form of diabetes has the potential to hurt our bodies from head to toe. If not well controlled, type 2 diabetes can cause heart disease, stroke, eye and foot problems, and more. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent or delay this most common type of diabetes. Nancy Peeler, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at the Riverside Diabetes Wellness Center, shares important information about diabetes and ways to help keep the disease at bay. Who is at risk? Common risk factors for type 2 diabetes include: ● Being overweight or obese. ● Being 45 years old or over. ● Having a family history of diabetes. ● Being African American, Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Nancy Peeler, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist There are three types of diabetes: type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. In all cases, the body’s insulin production becomes imbalanced. For example, a person with type 1 is void of insulin and requires injections to survive. Those with type 2 still have some insulin but not enough to get by. They may require medication but also can manage diabetes with exercise, eating well and reducing stress. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy. “Typically, a woman produces three to six times as much insulin during pregnancy. If she can’t, then her blood sugar goes up and she gets diabetes,” explains Nancy Peeler, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. “After the baby is born, those hormones go down, blood sugar goes down and the diabetes goes away.” What are the different types of diabetes? TYPE 2 DIABETES Act now to lower your risk
Winter 2022–23 11 Take control The Diabetes Wellness Center can help you manage your type 2 diabetes. To learn more, call (888) 354-4630 or visit RiversideHealthcare.org/services/diabetes-and-endocrinology. Get schooled on diabetes When you have diabetes, learning all you can about the disease is essential. And one of the best places to do that is at the Riverside Diabetes Wellness Center. Classes about managing diabetes range from one-on-one interactions to small groups. Individuals meet with a dietitian to create a personalized meal plan and participate in a follow-up visit to make sure that the plan is working. “We like to have fun. And we try to use a variety of teaching options so that it makes it a little more entertaining as we go. We get really good results with that,” says Nancy Peeler, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at the Center. “People are constantly commenting how much they learn and how much they wished they’d come sooner. It can be really transformational.” ● Having high blood pressure, a low level of HDL cholesterol or a high level of triglycerides. ● Having had gestational diabetes or a baby weighing 9 or more pounds. ● Being physically inactive. Prediabetes: Time to act Many people are told they have something called prediabetes. This is a stage where they are teetering on the edge of developing full-blown diabetes. Their blood sugar is too high but not high enough to be type 2 diabetes. If blood tests have revealed you have prediabetes, you can take steps to pull yourself back from that diabetes edge and prevent the disease by making diet and lifestyle changes. Here are three things to try: Shed a few pounds if you’re overweight. Losing just 5% to 7% of your starting weight can make a difference. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, set a goal of losing 10 to 14 pounds. Get moving. Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week. Eat healthy foods—but not too much. Lower your daily calorie intake by eating smaller portions. For example, fill half your plate with vegetables and fruits and just a quarter of it with a low-fat protein and the other quarter with whole grains. Choose low-fat foods that don’t have a lot of sugar, salt or calories. Drink water instead of sweet beverages. You can do it! If you are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, you can take control, starting today. Talk with your primary care provider about more ways to prevent this disease.
12 RiversideHealthcare.org Ahmed Abdelkader, MD Neurology Riverside Neurology Specialists 375 N. Wall St., Suite P510, Kankakee (815) 935-0750 Yetunde Akinde, MD, MPH Women’s Health Riverside Medical Group– Women’s Health Specialists, Bourbonnais 338 Larry Power Road, Bourbonnais Riverside Medical Group– Women’s Health Specialists, Kankakee 375 N. Wall St., Suite P610, Kankakee (815) 935-4651 Reid Alley, MD Psychiatry Riverside Medical Group– Psychiatric Specialists 400 S. Kennedy Drive, Suite 300, Bradley (815) 937-1237 Jessica Alston, MD Family Medicine Riverside Medical Group– Primary Care Associates, Kankakee 375 N. Wall St., Suite P310, Kankakee (815) 933-0194 Mary Apiafi-Moore, MD Sports Medicine Riverside Medical Group Orthopedic Specialists 100 Riverside Drive, Bourbonnais (815) 802-7090 Jabiz Behzadpour, DO Endocrinology Riverside Medical Group– Endocrinology Specialists, 100 Fitness Drive, Bourbonnais (815) 936-8909 Nathan Frogge, MD Interventional Cardiology Riverside Medical Group– Cardiovascular Specialists 500 N. Wall St., Suite C100, Kankakee (844) 404-4787 Ramanpreet Grewal, MD Family Medicine Riverside Healthcare Watseka Campus 1490 E. Walnut St., Suite A, Watseka (815) 432-7693 Ming Hung, MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Riverside Medical Group– Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists 375 N. Wall St., Suite P520, Kankakee (815) 932-6632 Syed Hussain, MD Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Riverside Medical Group– Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Specialists 500 N. Wall St., Suite C100, Kankakee (815) 933-4400 Welcome to the Riverside family…
Winter 2022–23 13 Mihir Joshi, MD Interventional Pain Medicine Riverside Medical Group Orthopedic Specialists 100 Riverside Drive, Bourbonnais (815) 802-7090 Niby Mathew, MD Family Medicine Riverside Healthcare Frankfort Campus 23120 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort (815) 464-5440 Issra Rashed, MD Radiation Oncology Riverside Cancer Institute 200 Riverside Drive, Bourbonnais (815) 933-9660 Jehad Zakaria, MD Neurosurgery Riverside Neurosurgery Specialists 375 N. Wall St., Suite P530, Kankakee (815) 932-7200 Yuri Zermeño, MD Women’s Health Riverside Medical Group– Women’s Health Specialists, Bourbonnais 338 Larry Power Road, Bourbonnais Riverside Medical Group– Women’s Health Specialists, Kankakee 375 N. Wall St., Suite P610, Kankakee (815) 935-4651 Alicia Kendra, FNP-BC Immediate Care Riverside Immediate Care Kankakee (located inside the Pavilion) 375 N. Wall St., Kankakee (815) 401-4603 Shannon Male, FNP-BC Oncology Riverside Cancer Institute 200 Riverside Drive, Bourbonnais (815) 933-9660 Kshiti Manek, DNP, FNP-BC Cardiology Cardiovascular Specialists, Bourbonnais 400 Riverside Drive, Suite 1600, Bourbonnais (844) 404-4787 Isabel Montoya, NP-C Immediate Care Riverside Immediate Care Kankakee (located inside the Pavilion) 375 N. Wall St., Kankakee (815) 401-4603 Jessica Morales, NP-C Immediate Care Riverside Immediate Care Watseka, 1490 E. Walnut St., Suite A, Watseka (815) 432-7693 Sherri Morrison, PA-C Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Riverside Medical Group– Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Specialists, 500 N. Wall St., Suite C100, Kankakee (815) 933-4400
14 RiversideHealthcare.org THREE-BEAN CHILI with chunky tomatoes Makes 4 servings. Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped ½ cup celery, rinsed and chopped 1 cup green bell pepper, rinsed and diced 1 can (15½ ounces) lowsodium black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15½ ounces) lowsodium red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15½ ounces) lowsodium pinto beans, drained and rinsed 2 cans (14½ ounces each) nosalt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder Directions ● In an 8-quart soup or pasta pot, heat the oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking. ● Add onion. Cook and stir until onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. ● Add celery and green pepper. Cook and stir another 5 minutes, until all vegetables soften. ● Add drained and rinsed beans to pot. ● Stir in tomatoes, cumin and chili powder. ● Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 to 20 minutes to blend flavors. ● Serve immediately. If you can’t find beans labeled “low sodium,” compare the Nutrition Facts panels to find the beans with the lowest amount of sodium. Rinsing can help further reduce the sodium level. Nutrition information Serving size: 2 cups. Amount per serving: 443 calories, 8g total fat (0g saturated fat), 0mg cholesterol, 73g carbohydrates, 22g protein, 16g dietary fiber, 331mg sodium. Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Winter 2022–23 15 Gilman Pembroke Herscher Ashkum Coal City Peotone Monee Frankfort Chicago Heights 150 136 45 41 45 24 6 52 17 1 47 53 52 1 80 57 55 80 74 57 Northern Western Southern Gilman Manhattan Healthcare Campuses Bourbonnais Campus Frankfort Campus Coal City Campus* Watseka Campus* Immediate Care Bradley/Atrium Monee Kankakee/Pavilion Ambulance Stations Ashkum Herscher Bradley Momence Gilman St. Anne Watseka Outpatient Centers Kankakee East Court Pembroke Manteno Wilmington Momence Riverside Medical Center Senior Life Communities – Kankakee Senior Life Communities – Bourbonnais *These locations include Immediate Care services Kankakee Well Is Always Within Reach…
HEALTHCARE 350 N. Wall St. Kankakee, IL 60901 Standard U.S. Postage PAID Walla Walla, WA Permit No. 44 Get a dose of wellness on the go! Riverside Healthcare puts the right dose of health in the wellness information you need. Listen to our podcast series, “Well Within Reach,” to get the latest health and wellness information from our team of experts, including doctors, medical staff and leaders in the health care field. The Riverside Cancer Institute is here to provide you with everything you need to know about cancer. On the “Conversations on Cancer” podcast, our team of experts discusses everything from treatment options and new technology to cancer myths versus facts. You’ll also hear stories of courage, strength and resilience. Ways to listen “Well Within Reach” and “Conversations on Cancer” are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! Riverside recently added text messages as a form of patient notification. With text messaging, getting updates on your health has never been easier. If you are not a MyChart user, you can sign up for myRiverside by visiting riversidemychart.org. .
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