Riverside Healthcare

05/13/2026

During Hospital Week, we are proud to celebrate the people whose leadership helps make remarkable care possible.

Please join us in congratulating Rich Schiltz on his promotion to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Riverside Healthcare. Since joining Riverside in 2007, Rich has helped build the strong foundation that allows Riverside to continue investing in the health of our communities.

Congratulations, Rich, on this well-deserved promotion.

Riverside Healthcare President and CEO Phillip Kambic has announced the promotion of Richard Schiltz, CPA, MBA, to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Since joining Riverside as Internal Auditor in 2007, Schiltz’s responsibilities have continually grown, including his leadership as Directo...

05/12/2026

Time is critical when someone’s had a stroke. Area ambulance crews have partnered with Riverside to learn how to recognize potential stroke symptoms and gather essential health information about patients while they’re on the road to us. https://myrhc.net/RiversideEMS_Ambulance

05/12/2026

Congratulations to our 2025 4Q Starfish Award Honoree, Susan Balthazor, Occupational Therapist/Rehab Services-OP!

Susan's nomination read: "I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March of 2024. I was referred to see Sue in June 2025 for issues with limited movement/tightness in my left arm post-surgery and radiation. Sue has been so much help in working to help me find my new norm of daily activity, as I have a 19-month-old at home. As we progressed with getting my movement back, Sue recommended I get an at home lymphedema pump (not sure of the technical name) as we were noticing some swelling set in and i was all for it. She submitted the paperwork and was used to the typical turnaround of hearing back a week or so later. When she did not hear back, she began to reach out and did not stop until she was in contact with someone from the company, in which she found out that the rep she has always worked with left. As we she waited for the new rep to reach out, the lymphedema reared its ugly head and began to get worse causing me a lot of pain. Sue went above and beyond to find out who now covers our area and insuring they get in touch with me to get my pump as she knows it will help me so much. She had an in person meeting with this new rep, where she stressed that he needed to reach out to me. I got to my appointment yesterday and let her know I hadn't heard from him yet when she asked. Sue sent an email right then to follow up with him. As I was walking out to my car from my appointment, I got a call from the pump rep to set up my initial visit with him the following week. I am so lucky to have Sue in my corner and on my care team. She stays on top of my visits and is constantly thinking of ways to try and help me. Breast cancer has been a journey of surprises and survivorship has already thrown its curveballs. Sue has helped me navigate things and find my new norm. She has advocated for me with this pump company and you can tell she is passionate about what she does. She deserves this award and I just know that many of her other breast cancer patients would agree."

05/11/2026

The people caring for our communities are part of our communities.

They are the familiar faces helping patients through difficult moments, celebrating new beginnings, working late nights, answering calls, offering comfort, and showing up every day with compassion and commitment. They are our neighbors, friends, and family members.

During , we celebrate the employees, providers, and leaders who make Riverside Healthcare what it is. Thank you for the remarkable care you bring to our communities every day.

05/10/2026

In this episode of our Well Within Reach Podcast, Ashley Moritz, Physician Recruitment Manager at Riverside Healthcare, walks through the end-to-end physician recruitment and onboarding process and explains why community hospitals can compete for top talent.
To hear more podcasts in this series, visit https://myrhc.net/podcasts

05/10/2026

Motherhood lives in the little things. Showing up. Checking in. Holding it all together on the hard days.
Today, we celebrate the women who do it all, often without recognition, and with so much heart. Happy Mother’s Day to you and your family.

05/09/2026

Stop by Riverside’s booth at today’s Kankakee Farmers’ Market to see representatives of our Emergency Department Stroke Services. The booth is open from 8 a.m. until noon! ☀️🛍

05/08/2026

Recovery takes a community.

Riverside Healthcare is proud to support the Storm to Strength Initiative with a $15,000 contribution to help local individuals and families continue rebuilding after the March tornado. Combined with assistance already provided to affected Riverside employees, Riverside’s total storm relief support has now reached $67,000.

In the days after the storm, neighbors showed up for neighbors across our community. We are grateful to stand alongside those continuing the work of helping families recover, rebuild, and move forward together.

05/08/2026

You take care of a lot of people. It’s okay to take care of you, too.

If it’s been a while since your last checkup, you’re not alone. But putting it off can make small things harder later.

Having a primary care provider means having someone who knows you, catches things early, and helps you stay on track without added stress.

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