News & Media Archives - The Riverside Connection

Riverside participates in NAACP’s “Let’s Talk Health”

March 20th, 2025

Employee Spotlight, Community, News & Media

Numerous Riverside Healthcare providers participated in “Let’s Talk Health,” a healthcare program hosted by the Kankakee Chapter NAACP on March 22.

Ribbon cutting at Manteno Physical Therapy

March 14th, 2025

Community, News & Media

Riverside Healthcare was joined Thursday by the Manteno Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon-cutting event at Riverside Physical Therapy in Manteno. The space is located at 1 E. Division Street – Manteno, IL 60950.

Coming soon: Flooring Replacement Hospital 1st Floor Main Corridor

March 14th, 2025

News & Media

Please contact Jackson Joly at [email protected] or extension 30405 with any questions or concerns.

Dr. Almeida Presents at 2025 ISCHR Conference

March 13th, 2025

Employee Spotlight, Community, Heart and Vascular Institute, News & Media

Dr. Almeida participated in the Illinois Society for Cardiopulmonary Health and Rehabilitation 2025 Conference speaking on the Role of Endobronchial Valves in COPD at Riverside Healthcare. She led a very engaging conversation with over 100 pulmonary rehabilitation professionals across the state. Earlier in the week, Amy Hornbuckle RN, BSN Clinical Nurse Manager, participated in Day on the Hill (DOTH), advocating for better access to care for the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patient populations. Both opportunities were a great way to kick off Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week!

Relay For Life kick-off event set for March 17; Riverside presenting sponsor

March 6th, 2025

Community, Cancer, News & Media

The Relay For Life of Kankakee County team will meet for a kick-off event at 6:30 p.m. March 17 in the Bourbonnais Municipal Center (Robert Latham Community Room) to start making plans for the June 14 event.

Attendees can register for the event; pick up team captain/member information; purchase luminaria bags; pick up American Cancer Society information; have a chance to win prizes, hear about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities and more. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by March 12 at [email protected]

Join the Facebook Group at facebook.com/groups/rlfkankakeeil

This is the 30th year that Kankakee County will be participating in Relay For Life and Riverside Healthcare is the presenting sponsor for the event.

Anyone who would like to volunteer or join the team, please contact Nancy Moore at [email protected] or 779-701-2000 Ext: 37217. All are welcome to join.