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Phillip M. Kambic

President and CEO

Riverside Healthcare

Kankakee, IL

Mr. Kambic has served as president and CEO of Riverside Healthcare since 2006, building upon a leadership tenure that began in 1985. Under his guidance, the system has earned repeated national recognition, including IBM Watson “Top Hospital” honors and Magnet designation. Meanwhile, he has helped the system expand into a five-county service area. He is credited with doubling the organization’s net asset size and driving advancements in cardiology, mental health and workforce wellbeing. A respected leader in Illinois healthcare, Mr. Kambic has chaired the Illinois Health and Hospital Association and remains active on boards focused on economic development and quality improvement. His leadership empowers Riverside’s executive team and front-line leaders to collaborate effectively in delivering top-tier patient care.

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