Every 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. Our goal? To ensure that when you or your loved ones need emergency care, you can get the most advanced treatment right here in our community.
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. Plus, you'll have 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 treatments and cardiac surgery
- Full stroke and brain care - including brain and spine surgery
- Pediatric specialists - from University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital
This means you can receive seamless care from the moment you arrive in our emergency room 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 is 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
We understand that mental health emergencies require special attention and care. 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 in our emergency department reflects our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible care for families in Kankakee and surrounding communities. When emergencies happen, we want you to know that advanced, compassionate care is always close to home.
Need Emergency Care?
Our emergency department is open 24/7, 365 days a year. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency questions about our services, call (815) 933-2300.
Learn more about our emergency services or find directions to Riverside Medical Center.
Riverside Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional emergency care to families throughout Kankakee, Iroquois, Will, and Grundy counties.