Riverside Healthcare | The Journey | Summer 2021

Summer 2021 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 Your best shot at protection COVID-19 vaccines are over 90% effective in preventing serious illness, hospitalization and death. With 99.5% of COVID-19-related deaths coming from individuals who are unvaccinated, it is time to consider getting a vaccine if you have not already. Riverside Healthcare is offering free COVID-19 vaccines at several locations throughout the Riverside system. You can schedule your appointment through your myRiverside MyChart account online or through the app. Once you have logged in to your myRiverside MyChart account, go to the drop-down menu to schedule an appointment. From there you will select “COVID Vaccine 1st Dose” as your appointment type. If you don’t have a myRiverside account, you can find out where to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at vaccines.gov/search . You will be required to sit for 15 to 30 minutes following your vaccination to be monitored for any reaction. If you receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, you will schedule your appointment for the second dose before leaving the clinic. Know before you go Find out where to get your COVID-19 vaccine and more information at RiversideHealthcare.org/vaccine . Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to look through this inaugural edition of The Journey , Riverside Healthcare’s news magazine. The Journey will come to you a few times each year, and it is our hope that within its pages you will find stories and information that inform and inspire, including this issue’s cover story on 13-year- old Devon Stone, who suffered a very serious utility terrain vehicle accident. Through his own determination and help from Riverside Orthopedic Specialists, Devon was able to get back to doing the things he loves. The first line of our mission statement is “Life is a remarkable journey.” We believe that is true, and we want to be here to help make sure your life is as rich and remarkable as it can be. Good health is a big part of that goal, and we hope The Journey can help you on your journey. Best of health, Phillip Kambic, President and CEO, Riverside 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. 2021 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Follow Us