Fall 2023 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. 2023 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Follow Us At Riverside, our staff play an invaluable role in providing compassionate care, comfort and support to patients and their families. As an organization, Riverside takes pride in acknowledging the exceptional contributions our staff has made through employee recognition programs. The DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence The DAISY Award is not just a recognition program, but also a testament to the impact that compassionate nursing care can have on patients’ lives. It honors nurses who consistently go above and beyond, displaying exceptional clinical skills, empathy and a genuine commitment to patients’ well-being. These nurses demonstrate an unwavering dedication to their profession and exhibit the traits that make nursing truly remarkable. The Butterfly Award This award recognizes extraordinary certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and techs who make an enormous difference in the lives of so many people through the superhuman work they do every day. These CNAs and techs are recognized for their profound impact they demonstrate as valued partners of the care team. The Starfish Award The Starfish Award for Ancillary Service Excellence recognizes employees who make a difference at Riverside every day. This award is intended to recognize ancillary team members who fill vital roles outside of nursing. Have you experienced a remarkable Riverside team member during your care? Scan the QR code to nominate a team member—or an entire team—to be recognized for their kindness, expertise and commitment to their profession. Best of health, Phillip Kambic, President and CEO, Riverside Healthcare Advanced care close to home One of the true joys of working at Riverside is hearing the stories about the difference we make in the lives of the patients we care for. I take pride in the great, often heroic, work done by our doctors, nurses and support staff. This issue of The Journey includes such stories—about patients who turned to Riverside in moments of fear and uncertainty and were able to get lifesaving care right here in their own community. In one case, the cardiac team treated a heart attack patient who came in to the emergency department and provided that patient with successful heart bypass surgery, preserving a quality of life that was in jeopardy. In another case, quick recognition by a physician that a sore hand was actually more likely a brain issue resulted in the patient getting lifesaving surgery to remove a blood clot. The significance of having these services available, close to home, performed by top-level doctors and staff, cannot be overstated. The people of our community deserve to have these important services available where and when they need them. The Journey also features a variety of topics to help you take charge of your health. It has been said that we are at our best when we feel our best, and within these pages is information to help you do just that—along with a couple of stories about individuals who are on the positive side of their health journey, thanks to Riverside. Recognizing remarkable team members
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