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Carle Health team members think creatively, work together to keep everyone safe

Carle Health team members think creatively, care about patients' family members, improve processes, work on problems until they are resolved and keep everyone safe. Those actions benefit fellow team members, their patients and families, earning several team members Carle Health Way to Be! quarterly awards.

Farm hands, dish washers, candy stripers: Carle Health team members recall their first jobs

Carle Health team members' first jobs ever were lined with bicycle grease, floor wax and pig manure. In honor of Labor Day, team members recall their first jobs and how those experiences benefit patients.

Carle Health extends access to rural healthcare, opening two new internal medicine clinics

Clinics will provide high-quality, close-to-home care in the communities of Spring Valley and Henry.

Opening Doors for Aspiring Physician Scientists: CI MED Scholars Alongside Carle Medical Experts

From high school to pre-med, pathway programs through Carle Illinois College of Medicine address underrepresented identities in medicine and connect students to real-world experiences at Carle Health.

Champaign-Urbana, Hoopeston facilities receive 7th Magnet with Distinction Recognition nationally

Carle Health on Aug. 19 became only the seventh healthcare organization nationwide to receive – with Distinction – the nation’s highest honor for nursing and organizational excellence.

Carle provides expert advisors to dispel myths and support breastfeeding needs

Knowing if a newborn is getting enough milk often comes down to trusting the baby’s instincts and a few other signs. International Board Certified Lactation Consultants are available at Carle Health to guide mothers through the highs and lows of nursing for a more fulfilling experience.

Carle Health hospitals recognized for excellence in stroke treatment

Several medical facilities throughout the Carle Health system receive Get With The Guidelines® designations for ensuring stroke patients receive treatment according to highest quality standards.

“Recovery is for Everyone” van to make its way throughout Vermilion County

New van is designed to meet people where they are and provide access to mental health, substance use harm reduction and recovery resources in Vermilion County.

Patient experience leads to hospital housekeeping, nursing assistant certification

Inaugural Nursing Education Award goes to Carle Richland CNA who moved from housekeeping to certified nursing assistant.

Carle Health Hospice camps help children, teens, to process grief

The grief journey is easier when you're walking beside someone. Carle Health Hospice has two, free camps this fall for children and teens who have experienced the death of a loved one. Registration is open for campers and volunteers.

New OB-GYN Carle Health team ready to support regular and specialized care needs.

A physician, a nurse practitioner and a midwife are teaming up in Peoria to support a variety of obstetric and gynecological needs, including minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery.

Schedule your child’s annual eye exam to begin their school year with success

Regularly checking children’s eye health should be at the top of every guardian’s list to maintain their general wellbeing.

Positivity helps one patient continue to manage their health after a brain tumor diagnosis

After a brain tumor diagnosis and urgent surgery, one patient keeps a positive mindset as he works with his care team to manage his health four years after his medical journey began.

Final call: Families, friends of nurses provide lasting memory through Nurse Honor Guard

Carle Health offers a way to honor fellow nurses through the Nurse Honor Guard; participants support a short observance at a funeral or visitation to recognize individuals for their nursing dedication.

Carle Health focuses on overcoming weight bias as part of continued commitment to inclusive care

Weight bias can delay healthcare, meaning patients don't get the care they need, and healthcare organizations lose patients and trust. Carle Health has made overcoming weight bias an organizational priority as part of ongoing efforts to build trust and improve health outcomes.

Advocacy efforts give patient pieces of his life back

A story of perseverance and teamwork: A tenacious medical team had their patient's back when he needed them most.

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