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Illinois' Healthiest Employer Award 2020

Award Recognition

While the mission of Riverside Healthcare is to take care of its patients, the organization also does an outstanding job of taking care of its employees. Riverside was recently named Illinois' Healthiest Employer by Crain's Content Studio, a division of Crain's Chicago Business.

Cigna's Midwest Market President Brian Marsella, who presented the awards during a virtual webcast program, noted the highly unusual circumstances of this year's competition and the importance to build worker resilience in the wake of the pandemic.

"Focusing on the whole person—body and mind—is essential."

— Brian Marsella, Cigna's Midwest Market President

The REACH Wellness Program

"Wellness is something we are very passionate about at Riverside - not only for our patients but also for our employees and their families, too."

— Becky Hinrichs, Vice President of Human Resources

Riverside's Employee Wellness program, REACH (Riverside Employees Actively Choosing Health), is unique and provides access to numerous health and wellness opportunities, education, and interventional programs. The program is perpetually growing, enabling employees to make and maintain real lifestyle changes to improve health, integrate work and life, and achieve a higher quality in their daily lives.

What REACH Offers:

  • Health and wellness opportunities
  • Educational resources
  • Interventional programs
  • Support for lifestyle changes
  • Work-life integration tools

About Illinois' Healthiest Employer Awards

Illinois' Healthiest Employer Awards is a corporate wellness program that encourages healthier lifestyles through biometric, fitness, nutrition and other health-related educational advice that emphasize preventing illness and prolonging life. Over 8,000 employers of all sizes participate in the program.

A Culture of Wellness

"I am proud to say that Riverside's mission of excellence in caring and focus on health and wellness is entrenched in our culture and begins with our own employees."

— Phil Kambic, President and CEO

Impressive Employee Participation

85%

of staff actively engaged in REACH

74%

of spouses utilizing the program

This high level of engagement has led to a seismic cultural change at Riverside as staff have opted to embrace their own wellbeing and that of others.

Learn More About Riverside Healthcare

For more information on Riverside Healthcare's award-winning services, visit RiversideHealthcare.org.

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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 and orthopedics. Its reputation for nursing excellence has made Riverside Magnet® designated since 2011 – the only area hospital to earn this distinction. Riverside also operates several community, primary and specialty health centers throughout the region. Learn more about Riverside Healthcare at riversidehealthcare.org.

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