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Fourth of July weekend can result in fireworks injuries, heat illness and vehicle crashes. Here's advice from Carle Health emergency medicine professionals on how to reduce your risk and respond when accidents happen.

The Fourth of July is prime time for fireworks injuries, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, burns and traffic crashes because of DUI. Carle Health experts describe what they deal with this time of year and pass along their tips to avoid spending the holiday in the hospital.

When medical attention is needed quickly, you call an ambulance. But what you do between the call and an ambulance’s arrival can make a significant difference for the patient.

The Illinois State Police recently presented Courtney Bukantis with its Director’s Award of Distinction. 

Rantoul family’s trip to the Emergency Department improves a young child’s view of hospitals and eases fear for 2-year-old Leah.

One of central Illinois’ Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics, Carle cares for and meets needs of young patients.

Illinois Fire Service Institute uses three shuttle buses donated by Carle for a disaster-response drill.

Region’s first child-friendly CT projector creates unique scenes to make tests less scary for young patients.

“This is the level of expertise we want our students to be exposed to ... . They have the opportunity to learn from the best."