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Carle Stories

Culture of Quality

03/13/2025

ICP patient thankful for pregnancy care at Carle BroMenn Medical Center

Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy can build in the liver and prompt intense itching on the palms and soles of the feet.

Staying Healthy

03/10/2025

Know your body and the symptoms of a blood clot; a quick diagnosis helps to save teen’s life

When Renee Brown noticed something was wrong with her son’s reaction to contact while playing sports, a CT scan revealed a blood clot, a condition that few know can impact patients of all ages.

Culture of Quality

03/08/2025

Carle Health team members trust their instincts, use resources to help patients, family members

Carle Health team members are empowered to trust their instincts and use Carle Health resources to go out of their way to care for patients and their families. The seven quarterly Way to Be! winners represent Carle Health team members who go out of their way every day.

Redefining Healthcare

03/07/2025

Carle Illinois College of Medicine Receives LCME accreditation

Created through a partnership of Carle Health and the University of Illinois, CI MED is the first engineering-based medical school.

Redefining Healthcare

03/05/2025

Advancement in available heart valve treatment provides cardiac patients with better life quality

Many patients suffer from a condition where the main valve in the right side of the heart, the tricuspid valve, has severe leakage. Advancement in minimally invasive heart valve treatment provides cardiac patients with a better quality of life.

Redefining Healthcare

02/27/2025

During unexpected cardiac events, taking quick action can lead to better health outcomes

When patients experience sudden, unexpected cardiac events, identifying symptoms and quick, life-saving treatments can mean better health outcomes and recovery.

Community

02/25/2025

Regional individual and group insurance plans discontinuing in 2026

As of Jan. 1, 2026, subsidiaries Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare will cease operating all lines of business except Medicare Advantage. Throughout the remainder of 2025, the health plans will maintain operations to support claims processing and meet ongoing business needs, regulatory mandates and contractual obligations. 

Redefining Healthcare

02/24/2025

Innovative heart treatment provides atrial fibrillation patients with quick recovery

The PulseSelect PFA System, a new ablative treatment, advances care and recovery for atrial fibrillation patients.

Staying Healthy

02/14/2025

How to reduce your injury risks from late winter falls

Ice, snow and mud have one thing in common: they increase your fall risk this time of year. Carle Health clinicians describe how people can reduce their risk of falls and lessen the odds of injury when they fall.

Community

02/12/2025

AirLife supports community EMS services with creation of West Salem landing pad

AirLife supports the creation of a new landing pad in West Salem to increase access to critical life-saving care in the community.

Redefining Healthcare

02/11/2025

Food Services reducing food waste, making better use of resources

Carle Foundation Hospital is using Leanpath technology to weigh, classify and place a dollar value on food waste. Carle Health goals are to buy and prepare food that consumers want, meaning better use of resources and less food being trucked to the landfill. Just six months into the program, food waste at the hospital has declined by 37%.

Redefining Healthcare

02/10/2025

Methodist College supports future nurses with tuition-free education and path to employment

This new program will forgive tuition, book expenses and other fees, and provide eligible students with opportunities for employment upon graduation and/or licensure

Staying Healthy

02/07/2025

Gameday Goodies: Carle Health experts share tips and recipes for the big game

Dietitians at Carle Health have some helpful tips and recipes for friends and families to make this upcoming Sunday a healthy one.

Community

01/31/2025

Review and make changes to MyCarle account settings and alert preferences

Carle Health patients with MyCarle accounts can change their account settings and alert preferences on the platform.

Redefining Healthcare

01/28/2025

Mesh sling surgery offers hope to women seeking sense of normalcy after years of frustration

A Peoria woman is among patients enjoying an improved lifestyle with placement of mid urethral synthetic mesh to prevent leakage.

Culture of Quality

01/20/2025

Re-engineering neuroscience and surgical practice

Carle Health neurosurgeon and new director of student research at Carle Illinois College of Medicine mentors students while bridging neurosurgery and engineering.

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