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What to Know About RSV
NAPSI—You may remember the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That’s never has been more true than it is right now about good health and older adults, especially when it comes to protecting yourself during what is commonly known as respiratory disease season – fall through early spring. Last…
Riverside Cancer Institute Welcomes Afton Swanson, FNP-BC
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome Afton Swanson, FNP-BC, to its team of oncology providers and will be seeing radiation oncology patients at the Riverside Cancer Institute in Bourbonnais. Having been a Riverside employee since 2018, Swanson has worked in both pulmonology and the intensive care unit (ICU) at Riverside Medical Center. She completed her…
Miranda Sirvinskas, FNP-C, Joins Riverside’s Primary Care Providers
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome internal medicine nurse practitioner Miranda Sirvinskas, FNP-C. Sirvinskas completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner degrees at Chamberlain University in Addison. In addition to her education, Sirvinskas is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.…
Seven Reasons to Start a Fitness Program
It’s not a stretch of the imagination: Regular exercise can help your mental as well as your physical health. (NAPSI)—Because physical activity and healthy aging go hand-in-hand, getting started with a fitness program included in your health plan can do more than help you maintain your health as you age. “Movement truly is medicine,” said…
Tips to Support Your Metabolic Health in the New Year
(StatePoint) Good metabolic health is the backbone of great overall health. Unfortunately, many Americans misunderstand what metabolic health is and are not aware of its importance. A recent poll from Metavo/Harris Poll Study reveals that nearly three in four North Americans have experienced at least one issue related to metabolic health in the past year,…
Happy Holidays: How to Keep Your Mental Health in Check This Year
For many people, the gifts, gatherings, eating, and drinking at this time of year take a toll on their mental health. Mental health experts share some things you can do to help avoid holiday-related challenges. (NAPSI)—While the joy and busyness of the holiday season can take a toll on some people’s mental health, that doesn’t…
Riverside Named One of Illinois,’America’s Healthiest Employers
Riverside ranked 20th in healthiest 100 workplaces in America. Health and wellness are vital to fostering a productive and resilient workforce, something Riverside Healthcare takes seriously. For its dedication to promoting employee health, Riverside was named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, ranking 20th in the nation. Additionally, Riverside earned first place in…
Riverside Expands Pediatric Specialists Team
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified pediatrician Federico Herrera, MD, FAAP, who is accepting new patients in Bradley. Dr. Herrera completed his Doctor of Medicine at Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He then completed his pediatric residency at John H. Stroger Hospital in Chicago. In addition to his education, Dr. Herrera is…
Illinois Offers Funding for Training, Certification of Substance Use Counselors
Investment will help the one-in-six Illinoisans struggling with substance use disorder. A new partnership between the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Illinois Certification Board (ICB) is removing barriers for individuals who want to become certified to help people struggling with substance use disorders. This partnership will address the ongoing behavioral health workforce…
Becker’s Names Riverside Cancer Institute Great Oncology Program
For its dedication to providing outstanding oncology care to the community, the Riverside Cancer Institute has been recognized as a “Great Oncology Program” by Becker’s Hospital Review, a leading source of healthcare news and information. Becker’s releases its list of hospitals and health systems with leading oncology programs annually. “It is an honor to be…
Riverside Recognized for Workplace Mental Health in National Award
Riverside receives honorable mention with Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health in Workplace. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to be one of four organizations nationally to receive honorable mention recognition for workplace mental health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and The Luv u Project. “At Riverside, we have a responsibility to…
Riverside Re-designated 2024 Military Friendly Employe
Riverside Healthcare announced recently it has earned the 2024 Military Friendly Employer designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly Employer designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,200 companies participated in the 2024 Military Friendly survey. “We are proud to announce Riverside has been re-designated as a 2024…
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