Spring–Summer 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 health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2025 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Follow Us Investing in our community It’s estimated that every 40 seconds, a person in the United States has a stroke. The unpredictability of such an event, coupled with the fear experienced by a patient and their loved ones, makes the need for quick care even more crucial. For patients like Gerardo Cahue, who shares his story on page 4, recovery from a stroke relies heavily on a care team that works together, using the best resources available. Riverside Healthcare continues its mission to provide quality care through both a dedicated team and state-of-the-art technology by its recent investment in the new neurointerventional biplane imaging suite. This technology permits a wide range of minimally invasive procedures in a single interventional suite. It provides enhanced visualization for easier navigation of the vascular system and brain. Riverside is the only area hospital—and one of the few in the state—with these imaging and neurointerventional capabilities, allowing patients to receive quality care close to home. Though a sizable investment in monetary terms, the investment in the health of the community is invaluable. However, the use of such technology is contingent on a passionate team with a shared goal to help patients. While Gerardo’s treatment did not rely on this technology, the Riverside team put him on the road to recovery. “All the team in the room at the moment did an amazing job,” he says of the emergency stroke team that helped determine his stroke was triggered by a clot. Following treatment, he went into inpatient rehabilitation and has completed physical therapy rehab. Now he’s back to doing things he loves. It’s patient experiences like these that drive what we do each day and why Riverside’s investment in community only continues to grow. 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 health care Download the myRiverside app from the Apple App Store or Google Play today! Or sign up at riversidemychart.org.
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