Same location, NEW Experience!
KANKAKEE, IL (October 27, 2020) - Don't let an illness or injury slow you down, the newly expanded Riverside Immediate Care in Watseka is open seven days a week with extended hours.
In order to better serve Watseka and surrounding communities, Riverside has improved the overall patient experience with a new space. While the services and location are still the same, the entrance is now located on the east-side of Riverside's Watseka Campus, complete with a drive-thru canopy and ample parking.
"A patient's health is our number one concern, followed closely by an excellent patient experience," said Phil Kambic, President and CEO. "With this beautiful new space, we have more exam rooms to allow us to conveniently see more patients, quicker."
Immediate Care offers the appropriate level of high-quality care without the high ER cost. Watseka Immediate Care is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and holidays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (closed Christmas Day and Easter). Walk-in or save your spot in Riverside MyChart. Seeing patients 18 months and older.
In addition to Immediate Care, Riverside's Watseka Campus offers patients a variety of services including:
Primary Care
Diagnostic Services (labs, X-ray, CT, MRI, etc.)
Curbside COVID-19 testing
Video visits through Riverside MyChart
Specialty providers
Physical therapy
Sleep medicine
Occupational medicine
Oncology & Infusion services
Learn more about Riverside's Immediate Care in Watseka at riversidehealthcare.org.
Click here to see this press release in Riverside's newsroom.
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 312-bed hospital, provides a full scope of inpatient and outpatient care and is a nationally recognized, award-winning Level II Trauma hospital with nationally-leading programs in heart care, cancer care, neurosurgery and orthopedics. Its reputation for nursing excellence has made Riverside the area's only Magnet® Recognized hospital. Because Riverside's clinical performance ranks them among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide, Healthgrades has named them a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award, and Truven Health Analytics presented them with the 100 Top Hospitals® award. Riverside also operates several community, primary and specialty health centers throughout the region. Learn more about Riverside Healthcare at www.RiversideHealthcare.org.
