Fall-Winter 2026 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. 2026 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Follow Us Remarkable care, right where you live Cancer: It’s a word you hope you never have to hear, yet it has affected all of our lives in some way. Whether you’ve been diagnosed yourself or supported a loved one, cancer has likely had some impact on your journey. Because we know each journey is different, our team at Riverside Cancer Institute works with each patient to determine a treatment plan specific to them. This is possible through our comprehensive cancer care model, which not only includes doctors and nurses, but also radiation therapists, medical assistants, navigators, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, laboratory technicians, social workers, dietitians, pastoral care, and authorization specialists. “This whole team has been awesome,” says Ericka Esters, who is featured on the cover and shares her story on page 4. “I highly recommend Riverside’s Cancer Institute.” Ericka had a treatment plan that included care from Riverside’s partnership with Rush University Medical Center, as well as Brachytherapy, which is now offered at Riverside. Since Ericka lives and works in Kankakee, she explains that receiving treatment at the Cancer Institute in nearby Bourbonnais was very helpful. Experiences like Ericka’s mean the world to us. Providing access to high-quality care close to home is Riverside’s priority, and this drives us to serve the needs of patients throughout the counties of Kankakee, Iroquois, Will, Grundy, and beyond—because remarkable care should never be out of reach. We thank you for continuing to trust us with your care. Thanks for reading, and be healthy. Phil Kambic President and CEO, Riverside Healthcare treatment services, and applied behavioral analysis therapy, Riverside is working to ensure behavioral healthcare is accessible throughout the region. The future of behavioral healthcare also depends on the people who provide it. Riverside’s Psychiatry Residency Program currently trains 12 residents and serves as an important pipeline for the next generation of behavioral health professionals. By investing in education and workforce development today, Riverside is helping ensure access to skilled, compassionate providers for years to come. This initiative is about more than buildings and programs. It is about creating spaces where healing can begin, providing hope during difficult moments, and ensuring that individuals and families have access to the care they need when they need it most. By the numbers 70 counties. Illinois counties served through Riverside’s inpatient behavioral health services 330+ ZIP codes. Geographic reach of Riverside’s inpatient behavioral healthcare 64 beds. Current inpatient behavioral health capacity across adolescent, adult, and geriatric units 12 residents. Active psychiatry residents in Riverside’s education and workforce pipeline
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