Liz Healy, Author at The Riverside Connection - Page 161 of 180

    Hero Hustle 5k

    Presented by Riverside Orthopedic and Spine Institute

    Additional Information

    The Hero Hustle 5K is a virtual 5K with proceeds of the event going to the Riverside Employee food bank. Runners can participate by completing 3.1 miles of running or walking from April 17 through May 1. Runners will have the opportunity to upload their results. 

    Donations to the employee food bank will also be accepted by non-participants. 

    The t-shirt pick-up date is to be determined. Non-local runners have the option to ship the shirt for an additional charge. Participants will receive a one-time guest pass for Riverside Health & Fitness Center to utilize the facility to complete the run. There is also going to be a “Hero” costume contest. Runners can submit their photos to the email provided. Submit your results and pictures by May 3rd and a winner will be announced Friday, May 7th.

    Riverside employees will receive a discount by using code RHC5 and will also receive REACH healthy habit points.

    Register at: runsignup.com/race/il/kankakee/riversidereach

    Questions? Email: 5kherohustle2021@rhc.net

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    Well in Mind: Four Affirmations for Stress Release

    Mantra #1: With every breath, I feel myself relaxing.

    • How to use: Say as you inhale, and then exhale, visualizing any tension you have melting away with the breath.
    • How it can help: Releases pent-up tension in shoulders, neck, & stomach; helps to shift focus from worried thoughts to the body which relaxes the mind.

    Mantra #2: I have control over how I feel & I choose to feel at peace

    • How to use: Place one hand over heart, one over belly, recite 3 times.
    • How it can help: Reminds you that you may not be in control over everything in life, but you are in control of how you feel and how we respond to the situations that come our way.

    Mantra #3: All experiences are helping me grow.

    • How to use: Repeat several times when you feel overwhelmed
    • How it can help: It reframes stress as a new challenge, an opportunity for growth; empowers you, decreasing feelings of helplessness.

    Mantra #4: I give myself permission to let go of what no longer serves me.

    • How to use: Repeat several times, especially when you feel stuck thinking about old situations, patterns, emotions etc.
    •  How it can help: Releases energy and tension spent focusing on the past and makes room for improving thoughts, feelings, behaviors, relationships.

    Well In Mind is here for you.  Call 815-933-2240 to schedule an appointment or to ask about your EAP benefits.

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    Tree-Mendous Newsletter

    In honor of the white oak trees that previously grew on the land beneath Riverside Medical Center, we have created an employee/RMG provider contest called TREE-Mendous (replaces previous Brightest Star contest).

    TREE-Mendous is the highest recognition we can grant any Riverside employees/providers with recognition and prizes focused on our consistently best of the best providers and staff from all departments/areas of our entire health system.
    Eligible providers and employees are those who rise high each day, consistently living in words and actions the behaviors that create remarkable journeys for coworkers and patients/residents and in good standing according to Human Resources records.

    Tree-mendous staff branch out as role models to us all—living our key words and Professional Standards of Behavior with every patient and coworker, striving for caring, positive connections with every person ALWAYS.

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    Well in Mind: Managing Stress at Work

    Health care workers prioritize the needs of others over their own needs,so self-care can be complex and challenging.  During work shifts, try to engage in these behaviors: 

    • Working in partnerships or in teams
    • Regular check-ins with colleagues, family, and friends
    • Brief relaxation/stress management breaks
    • Regular peer consultation and supervision
    • Time-outs for basic bodily care and refreshment
    • Self-monitoring and pacing
    • Regularly seeking out accurate information and mentoring to assist in making decisions
    • Doing your best to maintain helpful self-talk and avoid overgeneralizing fears
    • Focusing your efforts on what is within your power
    • Acceptance of situations you cannot change
    • Fostering a spirit of fortitude, patience, tolerance, and hope 

    Well In Mind is here for you.  Call 815-933-2240 to schedule an appointmentor to ask about your EAP benefits.

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    In Memory: Angela J. Tindle

    Angela J. Tindle-James

    2.1.1974 – 3.30.2021

    Angela James was many things to many people – a dear friend, confidant, teacher, mentor, coach, daughter, sister, aunt, soul mate, care giver.  To know her was to love her!    

    Following her education at Olivet Nazarene University, she started working at Riverside Medical Center as a Medical Health Tech twenty years ago, which led to a significant leadership role in the outpatient children’s day treatment program which was so near and dear to her.  She thrived in this role and really helped to build the program.

    Angela was a humble servant.  She was a hard worker, dedicated to the children and to all patients of any age in her care.  The kids loved her, as did their parents.  Many returned to visit her, just to say hi and thanks.  She inspired and instilled in them a sense of hope for a brighter future.  She was kind, passionate, patient, understanding.  She often reminded them “You are a promise with a capital P – you’re a great big bundle of Potentiality!”  She was extremely positive and had the ability to lift others.  She listened and learned.  Her laughter was loud and contagious.  She found such joy in the simplest of things.  She was a person of strong faith. 

    During those more challenging days, there was rarely an issue before her that couldn’t be fixed with a heart-felt conversation with a friend, or a bottle of Pepsi, chewing on a cup of ice, or even a little tabasco sauce on her eggs or pizza.  She learned how to keep a proper perspective.    

    On Tuesday, March 30th 2021, our Riverside family changed forever.  God in His infinite wisdom called Angela home despite the healing hands on her, asking and hoping she could stay.  She unexpectedly passed away in our presence.  We are deeply saddened and broken-hearted by her sudden passing.  She will never be forgotten.  Her legacy is long-lasting and continues.    Her Riverside journey was truly remarkable – she was truly remarkable.  And for those of us who were fortunate enough to be able to work so closely with her and to know her, we say thank you Angela James!

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