Author: Katie Salwei
Riverside Healthcare: Illinois’ Healthiest Employer
Crain’s Chicago Business announces award
While the mission of Riverside Healthcare is to take care of its patients, apparently the healthcare provider also does an outstanding job of taking care of its employees as well. Riverside was recently named Illinois’ Healthiest Employer by Crain’s Content Studio, a division of Crain’s Chicago Business.
Cigna’s Midwest Market President Brian Marsella, who presented the awards during a virtual webcast program, noted the highly unusual circumstances of this year’s competition and the importance to build worker resilience in the wake of the pandemic. “Focusing on the whole person—body and mind—is essential,” he said.
“Wellness is something we are very passionate about at Riverside – not only for our patients but also for our employees and their families, too.” said Becky Hinrichs, Vice President of Human Resources.
“Our Riverside Employee Wellness program, REACH (Riverside Employees Actively Choosing Health), is unique and provides access to numerous health and wellness opportunities, education, and interventional programs. The program is perpetually growing. REACH enables employees to make and maintain real lifestyle changes to improve health, integrate work and life and achieve a higher quality in their daily lives, as well.”
Illinois’ Healthiest Employer Awards is a corporate wellness program that encourages healthier lifestyles through biometric, fitness, nutrition and other health-related educational advice that emphasize preventing illness and prolonging life. Over 8,000 employers of all sizes participate in the program.
“I am proud to say that Riverside’s mission of excellence in caring and focus on health and wellness is entrenched in our culture and begins with our own employees,” said President and CEO Phil Kambic.
“Our employees have become very actively engaged in REACH, with more than 85% of our staff and 74% of spouses utilizing the program. This has led to a seismic cultural change at Riverside as staff have opted to embrace their own wellbeing and that of others.”
For more information on Riverside Healthcare’s award-winning services, visit RiversideHealthcare.org.
Click here to see this press release in Riverside’s newsroom.
Riverside’s Immediate Care in Watseka
Same location, NEW Experience
Don’t let an illness or injury slow you down, the newly expanded Riverside Immediate Care in Watseka is open seven days a week with extended hours.
In order to better serve Watseka and surrounding communities, Riverside has improved the overall patient experience with a new space. While the services and location are still the same, the entrance is now located on the east-side of Riverside’s Watseka Campus, complete with a drive-thru canopy and ample parking.
“A patient’s health is our number one concern, followed closely by an excellent patient experience,” said Phil Kambic, President and CEO. “With this beautiful new space, we have more exam rooms to allow us to conveniently see more patients, quicker.”
Immediate Care offers the appropriate level of high-quality care without the high ER cost. Watseka Immediate Care is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and holidays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (closed Christmas Day and Easter). Walk-in or save your spot in Riverside MyChart. Seeing patients 18 months and older.
In addition to Immediate Care, Riverside’s Watseka Campus offers patients a variety of services including:
- Primary Care
- Diagnostic Services (labs, X-ray, CT, MRI, etc.)
- Curbside COVID-19 testing
- Video visits through Riverside MyChart
- Specialty providers
- Physical therapy
- Sleep medicine
- Occupational medicine
- Oncology & Infusion services
Learn more about Riverside’s Immediate Care in Watseka at riversidehealthcare.org.
Click here to see this press release in Riverside’s newsroom.
National PA Week
October 6 – 12 was National PA Week and this year it is especially significant as it falls during a global pandemic. PAs have stepped up in major ways, including serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response. Whatever your specialty or setting, you have put your health at risk every day to care for your patients.
During this challenging time, PAs have not only proven themselves as flexible, adaptable, and collaborative – but also ESSENTIAL. Essential to healthcare. Essential to patients.
Riverside Healthcare has nine PAs:
Davina Betts, PA-C
Karim Bouferrache, PA-C
Kyle Denny, PA-C
Andrew Donofrio, PA-C
Carly Kaminke, PA-C
Rita Kuseliauskas, PA-C
Karie Prokop, PA-C
Kimberly Simon, PA-C
Lori Williams, PA-C
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