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Carle Stories

Culture of Quality

03/01/2023

Carle’s three birthing hospitals achieve Safe Sleep Gold Level certification

Three Carle hospitals receive national certification for following the safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and providing training programs for healthcare team members, and safe sleep education to family and caregivers.

Culture of Quality

09/26/2022

Camp returns to heal young hearts

Carle Hospice offers an oasis for children coping with the death of a loved one through Camp Healing Heart.

Staying Healthy

08/02/2022

Tips to stay healthy during the upcoming White Squirrel Triathlon

Carle Richland’s Trenton Clapp, orthopedic PA, shares ways to ensure you don’t overstress your body during long endurance events.

Community

07/25/2022

Returnship program returns to Carle Health to help job seekers

Professionals looking to return to work after a gap may want to apply for a Returnship through Carle. Participants do meaningful work and receive training to assist with their return to the workforce.

Redefining Healthcare

07/13/2022

Emergency Department sensory space adds to system transformations for those with autism

With giving by employees and community members, Carle Center for Philanthropy adds to a series of sensory space transformations to meet needs of children and adults with autism. Social: Meeting those with autism where they are. Sensory space transformations possible through employees, community members and Carle Center for Philanthropy.

Staying Healthy

03/22/2022

UIUC student encourages others to listen to your body, take action on diabetes

Will Hodge, a freshman at UIUC, listened to his body and sought treatment before being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Read his story and learn how Diabetes Alert Day is encouraging others to understand the risks and seriousness of diabetes.

Community

02/01/2022

Carle prepares for weather advisory

Some Carle locations may reduce hours or experience closures due to weather event. Patients asked to call ahead.

Staying Healthy

01/21/2022

Doctors urge caution against cold weather health hazards

Winter in the Midwest means decreasing temperatures. When temperatures go below freezing, one Carle physician says there are health risks you should be attentive to.

Staying Healthy

01/07/2022

Pfizer booster shot now available for kids ages 12 to 15

Carle supports CDC recommendation to offer added protection to adolescent age groups against the COVID-19 virus.

Redefining Healthcare

12/03/2021

Carle brings addiction medicine training to rural communities

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Fellowship gives providers tools to treat addiction in their communities

Staying Healthy

11/26/2021

Keep your vision strong; learn more how diabetes can affect eye health

Some may be unaware that diabetes can directly affect your eye health as well. Carle experts encourage patients to be attentive to their eye health needs while managing their diabetes.

Redefining Healthcare

10/26/2021

Carle receives $544,000 USDA grant to advance rural healthcare

The Unites States Department of Agriculture awarded Carle the half million-dollar telemedicine equipment grant to connect patients at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital to providers across the Carle system.

Staying Healthy

10/25/2021

Carle to offer Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster vaccines to community

Carle Health will begin offering the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to qualifying individuals beginning Saturday, Oct. 30.

Community

08/26/2021

Gina Thomas officially takes on the role of Carle Richland Hospital president

After serving as interim president at the Olney based hospital for six months, long-time Carle team member Gina Thomas, DNP, RN assumes permanent position.

Staying Healthy

07/14/2021

“Don’t doctor and drive”, health officials warn

Virtual visits are changing the way patients are receiving care. But doctors warn that driving while seeing your doctor virtually is dangerous and a major health risk.

Staying Healthy

07/06/2021

Answering your questions about school and sport physicals

Neena Tripathy, MD, Pediatrics answers some of the most frequently asked questions about school and sport physicals and how easy it is to schedule them at Carle

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