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Riverside supports the AFSP with $2,500 to fight suicide

September 23, 2019

Riverside Behavioral Medicine is pleased to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the Out of the Darkness Walk of Kankakee County. Riverside believes in the mission of the AFSP to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

Riverside's donation of $2,500 will go to help fight suicide and save lives right here in our community. Riverside Behavioral Medicine is proud to support the efforts of the AFSP and is determined to aid in the fight against suicide and improve the mental health of our region.

For more information about Riverside Healthcare's community involvement and award-winning care, visit riversidehealthcare.org.

Anne King, organizer of the Out of the Darkness Walk of Kankakee County, receives a check for $2,500 from Michael Mutterer (Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer), Brenna Panares (Director of Behavioral Medicine), and Riverside Healthcare President & CEO Phil Kambic.

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About Riverside Healthcare

Riverside Healthcare is a fully integrated healthcare system serving the needs of individuals and communities throughout the counties of Kankakee, Iroquois, Will, Grundy, and beyond. As part of the system, Riverside Medical Center, a 300-bed hospital, provides a full scope of inpatient and outpatient care and is a nationally recognized, award-winning Level II Trauma hospital with advanced programs in heart care, cancer care, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and maternity services. Its reputation for nursing excellence has earned Riverside Magnet® designation since 2011, the only area hospital to hold this distinction. Riverside also operates several community, primary, and specialty health centers throughout the region. Learn more about Riverside Healthcare at riversidehealthcare.org.

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AnnMarie Fauske
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
afauske@rhc.net
(815) 928-6279