Chest Pain Center at Riverside

Riverside's Heart Program Now Beats Even Stronger

Riverside Medical Center's Chest Pain Center has received advanced accreditation by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. (full Cycle II with PCI ) The Riverside Chest Pain Center, located in the emergency room, is supported by a nationally renowned cardiac program. Riverside offers the most comprehensive center for rapid diagnosis and treatment of cardiac episodes in the area.

Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United States, with 600,000 dying annually of heart disease. More than five million Americans visit hospitals each year with chest pain. Riverside's advanced Chest Pain Center reduces critical time to treatment during the early stages of a heart attack, when treatments are most effective. In addition, Riverside's cardiac surgery team provides immediate, on-site support should it ever be needed.

With the Chest Pain Center at Riverside you can be assured of:

Integration with emergency department and emergency medical transport
Coordination with one of the nation's leading heart programs
Rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiac episodes
Effective treatment with low risk for acute coronary syndrome
Progressive improvement in processes and procedures
Professionally trained, competent personnel
Optimal patient care
Community outreach and educational programs

Riverside Chest Pain Center
Riverside Emergency Room
350 N. Wall Street
Kankakee, IL
(815) 935-7500

In cases of emergency please dial 911.