Riverside Healthcare announced today that it has earned the Military Friendly® Employer designation for the fourth consecutive year.
Military Friendly® Employer Award Ratings recognition signifies an organization’s unwavering commitment to supporting the military community. Award ratings celebrate an organization’s comprehensive efforts in providing meaningful opportunities for military-affiliated individuals to thrive and succeed.
“We’re proud to share that Riverside has earned the 2026 Military Friendly® Employer designation,” said Riverside President and CEO Phil Kambic. “This recognition underscores our ongoing dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for those who have bravely served our country.”
This re-designation also awards Riverside Healthcare with the Military Spouse Friendly Employer® Award. Both awards recognize Riverside’s outstanding commitment to the hiring, retention, and advancement of the military community.
Additionally, Riverside has taken the Military Friendly® pledge, which commits to providing career opportunities for veterans and military personnel. Since 2023, Riverside has been recognized with the awards of a Military Friendly® Employer, Military Spouse Friendly Employer®, Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program, Military Friendly® Brand, and Military Friendly® Company, ranking top 10 in the latter award.
In support of veteran and active-duty employees, Riverside hosts a Veterans Day luncheon and connects veteran employees with community agencies. More information on veteran and active-duty employee resources and benefits can be found here.
“Being recognized as a Military Friendly organization is a way for us to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families,” said Janet Jensen, Riverside’s Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development & Learning. “As the daughter of an Army veteran, I am personally grateful for the courage, dedication, integrity, and resilience our nation’s veterans and their families bring to our community and the workplace every day.”
To learn more about the Military Friendly® awards, visit militaryfriendly.com.
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.
About Military Friendly ® Employers
Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 2,800 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designation annually. Military Friendly® ratings are owned by Viqtory, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Viqtory is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/.