Advanced Emergency Care Close to Home: Riverside's New Emergency Department
May 20, 2024Every community deserves access to the best emergency care possible. That's why Riverside Healthcare recently completed an 18-month, $14-million renovation of our emergency department — so when you or a loved one needs emergency care, the most advanced treatment is right here, close to home.
Why This Matters for Our Community
When an emergency happens, the last thing you want to worry about is traveling far from home for quality care. Riverside Medical Center's new emergency department offers our community a bigger, faster, and safer emergency experience — with access to our full team of specialists and a complete hospital all in one place.
Services You Won't Find Anywhere Else in the Area
Riverside is proud to be the area's only hospital with all of these services right on-site:
- Complete heart care — including heart attack treatment and cardiac surgery
- Full stroke and brain care — including brain and spine surgery
- Pediatric specialists — from the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital
This means seamless care from the moment you arrive through your complete recovery — all without leaving our community.
What Makes Our New Emergency Department Special
More Space for Better Care
- 35 patient care areas — more room means shorter wait times
- Six rapid treatment rooms — for faster care of less serious conditions
- Two dedicated trauma rooms — equipped for the most serious emergencies
- Well-stocked supply areas — everything our team needs, close at hand
Privacy and Comfort
Every patient gets a private room. Unlike many emergency departments that use curtains to separate patients, we believe your medical care deserves complete privacy and dignity.
Specialized Mental Health Care
Mental health emergencies require special attention. Our designated mental health rooms provide a safe, comfortable environment when you need it most.
Faster Service When You Need It
Our rapid assessment area allows patients with less serious conditions to be seen quickly, while ensuring those with severe emergencies get immediate attention.
What This Means for You and Your Family
Whether you're dealing with a minor injury, a serious illness, or a life-threatening emergency, you can count on:
- Shorter wait times
- Private, comfortable rooms
- Access to specialists when you need them
- The peace of mind that comes with staying close to home
Always Here for Our Community
This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible care for families in Kankakee and surrounding communities. When emergencies happen, advanced, compassionate care is always close to home.
Our emergency department is open 24/7, 365 days a year. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911. For non-emergency questions about our services, call (815) 933-2300.