Employee Health Archives - The Riverside Connection

REACH Stress Free Challenge

April 3rd, 2025

REACH, Employee Health

The Stress Free Challenge started March 31! Report 45 stress fighting activities by April 27, and earn 25 healthy habit points. There is a place to track these specific activities in your REACH account to make sure that you get those 25 points, so make sure to log them. If you are unable to access REACH because you started your employment with Riverside in 2025 (we are working on getting that fixed, we promise!) you can print this tracker to use, or stop by HR and we will give you one. At the end of the challenge, turn it back in to us in HR and we will enter it as soon as we can make an account for you. Work on having less stress!

Smith Rx: Who they are and what they do

January 6th, 2025

Employee Health, Benefits & Resources

If you are enrolled in Riverside’s medical plan, you’ve heard the name SmithRx; but who are they and what do they do?

SmithRx is the company Riverside has chosen to manage your prescription drug benefits starting 1/1/25. Their mission is to provide you with effective, convenient, low-cost pharmacy benefits. They are exhaustive in their search to get you the lowest price for your drugs by applying coupons, manufacturers’ savings programs, assistance programs, partnering with innovative drug companies and much more. If your medication qualifies for any of those savings, they will reach out to you to discuss your options. Please make sure to answer the phone when they call! It could save you money!!

Be on the lookout for your new medical ID card from UMR. This updated card will have your new SmithRx
information, which you’ll need to present to your pharmacist before filling prescriptions in the new year.

Once you receive your ID card, you can create an account on their online Member Portal at smithrx.com/portal. There you can find the pharmacy search tool and plan documents. If you have questions, you can chat with the SmithRx team directly from the website, www.smithrx.com. You can also call SmithRx Member Support at (844) 454-5201 or email help@smithrx.com. Their number can also be found on the back of your ID card.

If you have prescriptions you currently receive via mail order and have refills remaining, the only thing you would need to do is contact SmithRx when it’s time for a refill. They’ll handle the rest!

Please reach out to HR-Benefits@rhc.net if you have any questions or concerns about your new coverage!

Courage to Quit Smoking Cessation being offered

January 3rd, 2025

Employee Health, News & Media

Riverside Healthcare is offering an 8-week program every quarter (January, April, July, October) for smoking cessation. There is a free informational orientation and the cost for the 8-week course is $30. The program is held at Riverside Orthopedic and Spine Center.

Health Fitness Center Open Enrollment Special

November 7th, 2024

Fitness Center, Employee Health

Riverside Healthcare employees will receive $0 enrollment at Riverside Health Fitness Center during Open Enrollment!

Did you know Riverside Healthcare employees can receive a discounted RHFC membership for themselves and one additional spouse or dependent*? Those who sign up during open enrollment will also have their enrollment fee waived. Call the center at (815) 929-1200 for more details or visit us during Membership office hours for a tour!

The Membership office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30am until 8pm, Fridays from 8:30am to 5pm, and Saturdays 8:30am to 2pm.

*Must be .5 FTE or higher. Limit one additional spouse or dependent. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

Two flu clinics remain ahead of Oct. 31 vaccination deadline

October 18th, 2024

Employee Health

Flu Vaccination deadline is 10/31/24. Thanks to everyone who has a vaccination scheduled or has already received their shot. Please sign up in MyChart (call 815-928-6000 for help) or call OP Scheduling (46700) to schedule a spot for the remaining clinics:

10/22/24	0900-1200
10/29/24	1000-1600

Medical or Strongly Held Belief declinations were due 10/10/24. Reminder: If you are approved for declination, you will be required to wear a mask until the end of flu season.

You have been sent a policy titled “Influenza Vaccination Program.” It expires 30 days from 10/4/24. View it at https://pstat-live-media.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf_cache/policy/16502079/79c370d4-9c5c-4d65-a34e-7f0a2e2e5788/Influenza%20Vaccination%20Program.pdf

Flu vaccination documentation is a job requirement at Riverside. Please read the policy above to understand this requirement and the consequences for not meeting this requirement.