Fall-Winter 2025 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 healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2025 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Follow Us Elevating the patient experience Being the first in the area to bring a technology to patients is exciting. Having that technology make a difference in a patient’s life is everything. Earlier this year, Riverside Healthcare’s Medical Plaza in Bourbonnais upgraded its imaging technology while adding a PET/CT scanner— the first and only permanent scanner in the region. Additionally, in this space, Riverside is proud to introduce our new state-ofthe-art CT and MRI scanners. These leading-edge upgrades at our Bourbonnais Campus are already elevating the patient experience and equipping our staff with invaluable resources. These scanners offer a variety of diagnostic capabilities, including the ability to diagnose, stage and plan treatment for patients with various forms of cancer. They also help evaluate and diagnose brain abnormalities. Not long after these services went live, I received a call from the site supervisor who wanted to share a special interaction with a patient. The patient was nothing but complimentary of the new machine, saying it made such an improvement to his life compared to the previously used mobile imaging units. That patient, Henry Bittmann, shares his story in his own words on page 8. It’s because of our patients and community that we continue to invest in the latest and greatest technology, making the experience as efficient and effective as possible. This is true across all of our locations, which have consistently grown to better serve the region. None of this would be possible without the support of generous donors and community advocacy. Nor would it be possible without a dedicated and caring staff. I sincerely thank you all for your continued efforts. Thanks for reading, and be healthy. Phil Kambic President and CEO, Riverside Healthcare Making the most of myRiverside myRiverside MyChart is a secure online health connection for you to access all of your health information in one place. With myRiverside MyChart, you can access your electronic medical record and take it wherever you go. You can access your health information on your desktop or through the app on your phone or tablet. myRiverside MyChart allows you to take control of your health by scheduling appointments, checking test results, paying bills, messaging your doctor and more. You can also request access to your family’s health records so that you can manage care for your children, spouse or parents too. Take the hassle out of your healthcare Download the myRiverside app from the Apple App Store or Google Play today! Or sign up at riversidemychart.org.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy ODQ1MTY=