The end of the year is a time for reflection and release. As healthcare professionals, we see the best and worst life has to offer.
Join us as we let go of 2021. Let us remember those who have passed through our care, the lives we have lost, and the lives we have touched. We continue to face challenges head-on. Together, we are a great team and can make remarkable things happen.
When: December 29, 2021, at 5 p.m.
Where: Pedestrian bridge behind Riverside Medical Center
We hope you can join us for a floating lantern release in remembrance of our patients, employees, and families.
Music will be provided by the Reddy family.
Riverside is excited to be opening an Antibody Therapy Infusion Clinic on Tuesday, December 21, for eligible Riverside Medical Group patients with a COVID-19 diagnosis.
As COVID-19 cases rise, the clinic is needed in our community, and we are looking forward to offering this service to our patients.
What is the Antibody Therapy Infusion Clinic? Monoclonal Antibody Therapy was authorized for emergency use by the FDA to treat high-risk patients with a COVID-19 diagnosis. The antibodies are administered to the patient through infusion and help fight off COVID-19 infection. Riverside’s clinic has the capacity to treat 6 patients per day.
Which patients are eligible? Only established Riverside Medical Group patients are eligible for the clinic. Patients must meet at least one of the criteria below to be eligible for the Antibody Therapy Infusion Clinic:
Which patients are not eligible?
When is the Antibody Therapy Infusion Clinic offered? The clinic opens Tuesday, December 21, and will be open Monday through Friday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Where is the Antibody Therapy Infusion Clinic located? The clinic is located in the Pavilion in Suite P410. Starting Tuesday, there will be signage in the Pavilion and South Lobby guiding patients to the clinic.
What else do employees need to know? Please be on the lookout for patients needing assistance finding the clinic. We appreciate your support and the dedication of our employees in getting the clinic up and running.
The next Red Cross Blood Drive is Monday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Johnson Lecture Hall.
To schedule an appointment, call Alison at (815) 935-7535 ext. 31825 or visit redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: Riverside Hospital).
Working in healthcare is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives we serve. Day or night, we all know things don’t stop in healthcare. From those who interact with patients every day, to those who work behind the scenes in making sure the day-to-day operations go smoothly to ensure expert patient care, we want to hear from you.
Riverside Marketing is working on an upcoming video that highlights great stories of ways our staff has made a difference in the lives of our patients. Stories that also highlight what it takes to provide top-quality healthcare to our region. Share your experience or tell a story about one of your amazing co-workers. Whether your clinical or support staff we want to hear your story. Tell us why you’re proud to work in healthcare.
Please take a few minutes to email us at [email protected] and tell us about your experience.