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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. 

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.

Lung cancer screening, robotic-assisted bronchoscopy help a patient move swiftly through care

By the time a patient notices symptoms of lung cancer, it has already developed to later stages. Once a low-dose CT scan detects a nodule in the lung, Carle Health Methodist offers a less invasive biopsy for the patient. No-cost screenings are available Nov. 9 in Peoria and Pekin.

Former Carle Health hospital beds helping patients half a world away

Twenty-nine former Carle Health hospital bed frames and mattresses are improving patient outcomes in Kichevo, North Macedonia, thanks to the hard work of two Carle Foundation Hospital team members.

Neurosurgery residents, fellows, medical students, and experts come together to advance learning

Annual event brings medical professionals, students located near and far together to use cadavers in a study of complex, skull-base procedures.

New AI tool for sepsis diagnosis gets its start thanks to research at Carle

An inquisitive engineer, Carle clinicians and the University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering partner to develop research and a tool for early detection of sepsis in hospital patients.

Methodist College names Dr. Kayla Banks as Chancellor

Methodist College is pleased to announce Kayla Banks, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, as its Chancellor, effective April 15, 2024.

Is it cancer or not? Clinic in Peoria provides quick results and supportive treatment

Team provides wraparound support, calm to patients referred to this Greater Peoria clinic by their primary care doctors.

Honoring Infant Loss at the Center of Ceremonies in Urbana, Normal on Oct. 15

Champaign County couple knows the importance of remembering an infant who left the earth too soon but is still in their hearts. They join others at an annual celebration of life.

Off to a good start: Healthy Beginnings early childhood ambassadors boost the next generation

Whether it is advice on finding day care, finding a job or monthly budgeting, Healthy Beginnings early childhood community ambassadors work with home visiting nurses to help moms support their child’s earliest years.

Volunteers provide a kind smile and comfort items to make patient experience more pleasant

Comfort Cart is a new program at Carle Foundation Hospital to support patients in a similar fashion to a volunteer program already bringing reprieve to patients at Carle BroMenn Medical Center.

Nurse reflects on 53 years at the bedside as she retires

For more than half a century, Karen Guymon worked at Carle Foundation Hospital as a nurse who brought dedication and an upbeat attitude with her to each 12-hour shift. As she retires, one supervisor will always remember her as a shining light.

Child Abuse Safety Team works to break cycles of abuse, raise awareness

Through professional collaboration, team members hope to bring investigative, judicial and social agencies together even more to improve child abuse investigations.

International nurses bring skills and unique experience to supplement care team

Registered nurse looks back on his move from the Philippines to find his calling making an impact with patients at Carle Foundation Hospital for nearly 20 years.

Organ donor spouse, organ recipient, to share stories at Carle Health Donate Life events

Carle Foundation Hospital and Carle BroMenn Medical Center are hosting organ donation awareness events next week in partnership with Gift of Hope.

Thanks a (couple of) million: National Volunteer Week

Volunteers inspire others with their talents as they give back throughout the Carle Health system.

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