Riverside Healthcare

The first in the region, Riverside's Ambulatory Infusion Center provides patients with a convenient and comfortable alternative for outpatient infusion therapy services. The Center enables patients to receive medications that are typically given intravenously, or as an injection. Under physician orders, nurses specially trained in infusion delivery will administer injections, transfusions, or IV treatments of all kinds to address a variety of conditions and illnesses, including infections, anemias, dehydration, arthritis, heart failure and any number of medical needs.

Compassionate, quality medical care is available right in your neighborhood as a Riverside Community Health Center. In addition to general and specialty physician care, Riverside's community health centers offer convenient hours, on-site laboratory, and x-ray services, minor outpatient procedures, and health education programs.

Riverside's Community Services include: Ambulatory InfusionCenter, Ambulance Services, Community EMS, Breast Cancer, Cancer Center, Cardiology Services, Community EducationServices, Community Services, Workforce Health, Heart Failure Clinic, Home Healthcare, Immediate Care Center, Laboratory Services, RX Food Mobile, Orthopedics, Pediatric Physical Therapy, Physician Referral Service, Reference Lab, Riverside Medical Group, Senior Advantage, Sleep Apnea Laboratory, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Wound Care Center.

COVID-19 testing is available at several Riverside locations. A physician's order is required, please contact your primary care provider or visit a Riverside Immediate Care location. You must schedule your COVID test, walk-ins will not be accepted. /// Limited COVID-19 vaccines will be administered by Riverside. Riverside Healthcare is assisting local officials in vaccination efforts and will be working to supply vaccine doses to all who qualify as quickly and efficiently as possible. Here are a few things you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines at Riverside. 1.) You must schedule your COVID vaccine, walk-ins will not be accepted. 2.) COVID-19 vaccines must be scheduled through your Riverside MyChart account online. There is currently a phased approach to the distribution of vaccines. You will not be able to schedule if you do not meet the current criteria. 3.) Use eCheck-in to sign the consent form before arriving for your appointment. 4.) Don't forget your mask and ID. 5.) You will need to be able to return for your second dose in either 21 or 28 days.

Provides scholarships, funding for diabetes education, continual endowment, state planning, grants, remembrance memorial gifts, special events, cradle crowd services.

Riverside's Inpatient Services include: Behavioral Medicine Services, Cardiac Rehab, Chest Pain Center, Heart and VascularInstitute, Open Heart Surgery, Nutrition Services, Diabetes Wellness Center, Interventional Radiology, Home Healthcare, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Pastoral Care; Patient Liaison, Physical Therapy, Radiology Services, Rehabilitation Services, Respiratory Care, Social Services, Speech Therapy, Stroke Center, Volunteer Services, Birthing Center, and U of C Comer Children's Pediatricians.

Riverside's Outpatient Services include: Anticoagulation Clinic, Cardiac Rehab, Cancer Institute, Radiation Therapy, Oncology, Chemotherapy, Hematology, Diabetes Wellness Center, Emergency Trauma Center, EMS Trauma, Endoscopy, Special Procedure Lab, Genetic Counseling Clinic, Geriatric Services, Industrial Rehabilitation, Behavioral Medicine Services, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Outpatient Centers, Pain Management Centers, Pediatric Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology Services, Rehabilitation Services, Sleep Apnea Center, Speech Therapy, and Mental Health Outpatient Services.

Riverside's Lymphedema Therapy services include: Hands-on lymphatic drainage; Exercise training that includes range-of-motion (ROM), strengthening and aerobics; and instruction on how to self-apply compression bandaging.

The Speech/Language Pathology Department provides evaluation and treatment to patients experiencing difficulty in one or more of the following areas: Speech; Language; Voice; Cognition; Developmental Delays; and Swallowing Disorders. Specialized services may include Videostroboscopy for Voice; and Videofluroscopy for Swallowing Disorders.

Pediatric treatments are available for children ages 0-21. To see a full profile for Riverside's Pediatric Therapy Services, visit: https://www.kanihelp.org/resources/riverside-pediatric-health/

Works with potential patients to find an M.D. that best suits their needs.

Riverside Reference Laboratory provides complete laboratory testing, courier pick-up, and automated reporting services for physician offices, clinics, nursing homes, and other organizations. Fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists the laboratory is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pathologists and technologists are available for consultation. Consulting services available for CLIA and OSHA issues. For more information about the Riverside Reference Laboratory, please call 815-935-R LAB (935-7522).

A full pharmacy conveniently located in Riverside Medical Center, offering delivery of prescriptions and a discount for Senior Advantage members. Fills prescriptions and explains uses of drugs to patients.

Provides heart diagnostic services, angioplasty, open-heart procedures, and cardiac rehabilitation.

Riverside Medical Center's Sleep Center works to resolve problems associated with sleeping patterns. Once a problem has been identified, a Riverside Sleep Center physician, specially trained in this type of disorder, evaluates the individual's symptoms and reviews medical history to determine if further testing is required.

Riverside's team of board-certified orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists and more help individuals create personal plans based on their unique needs and goals. Riverside's Sports Medicine specialties include: Injury prevention: education and training to improve mechanics and balance. Acute sports injuries: from common sprains and strains, to ligament tears and complex fractures. Overuse sports injuries: treatment for tennis elbow, stress fractures, shin splints and tendonitis. Sports rehabilitation: custom recovery programs designed with athletes in mind. To request an appointment, call (815) 802-7090.

Offers Narcotics Anonymous and a variety of other support groups.

There are over 120 various types of arthritis that can affect joints all over the body. Many of these types of arthritis will have the same or very similar symptoms, such as intense pain and swelling. However, correct treatment for the different types of arthritis can vary greatly, and for this reason, it is imperative that you receive an accurate diagnosis of your condition from an orthopedic surgeon. By locating the precise source of pain, the exact problem can be determined along with a recommended treatment plan. The overall focus of the program is to return you to complete health following joint replacement surgery through a team approach. Members of the team include specially trained nurses and technicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists and educators, as well as certified orthopedic nurses. Total Joint Resources conducts free seminars designed to educate the general public. Weekly topics of discussion include normal anatomy, possible causes of pain, common symptoms associated with arthritis, different types of arthritic conditions and the importance of diagnosis. Various treatment options are also addressed which include basic diet and exercise, as well as medications and surgical procedures, such as arthroscopic and total joint replacement.

Specific services and information include: Mammography & Breast Self Exam, Osteoporosis, Menopause, Fertility, Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiac Health, and Behavioral Health. To see a full profile for Women's Health services, visit: www.kanihelp.org/resources/riverside-womens-health-center/

Provide employers with expertise for the management of their employees' work-incurred injuries and illnesses. The only area clinic with an experienced, full-time, occupational medicine physician on its staff. Focus on the employer's needs for safe worksites, as well as enhanced employee productivity. Programs and services offered: hearing conservation, testing, and education; health evaluations for executives, job placement, insurance, and drivers; screenings for drug/alcohol abuse, back problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and prostate, bowel, and breast cancer; OSHA and state surveillance for hazard exposure, such as lead, asbestos, and pesticides; ergonomic worksite evaluations and education for trainers and employees; and weight management programs. Call 815-935-7532 to set a convenient time to discuss your present needs, and future goals for a healthy tomorrow.