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Carle Stories

Redefining Healthcare

07/25/2024

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.

Redefining Healthcare

07/18/2024

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.

Staying Healthy

07/16/2024

Vermilion County Collaborative puts down roots in a new community garden on Carle Health campus

A community garden on Carle property brings partners together to provide access to healthy food and teach sustainable lessons to Vermilion County youth.

Redefining Healthcare

07/12/2024

Carle Health Proctor Hospital expands addiction recovery support thanks to generous donation

Carle Health is pleased and excited to introduce a brand-new fitness space to its Addiction Recovery Center (ARC) at Carle Health Proctor Hospital.

Culture of Quality

07/11/2024

Celebrating Carle Health Annual Way to Be! winners' commitment to patients, colleagues

Saving a co-worker's vision, acting as a mentor and welcoming curious nursing students are all in a day's work for Carle Health team members whose focus on each other and their patients earned them Carle Health 2023 Annual Way to Be! awards.

Community

07/10/2024

Sometimes saving a life is comparable to a relay race

On a cold and snowy day in January of this year, a young Illinois State University graduate student from Minnesota had no idea that before the day was done, she was about to be at the center of the biggest relay race of her life.

Redefining Healthcare

07/09/2024

Cardiac Rehab program supports patients as they regain their strength

The Carle Health cardiac rehab program continues to advance its services to provide patients with effective exercise and nutrition resources.

Culture of Quality

07/05/2024

Carle Foundation Hospital welcomes the return of CarleRx, and with it, a collection of ducks

With the return of CarleRx to Carle Foundation Hospital returns a collection of ducks that patients and team members are happy to see back.

Staying Healthy

07/02/2024

Enjoy an injury-free Fourth of July: Here's how

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.

Culture of Quality

06/27/2024

Patient credits experts in sports-medicine, cancer for quick diagnosis and treatment

Local man stresses there is no need to travel a distance for cancer treatment when you can find what you need close to home at Carle Cancer Institute in Urbana.

Culture of Quality

06/27/2024

Carle Health Pekin Hospital celebrates nursing honor, tech advances, safety accomplishments

Carle Health Pekin Hospital celebrated its Magnet designation, as well as recent technological advances and patient safety accomplishments, during an open house with team members, community partners and local leaders during the evening of June 25.

Redefining Healthcare

06/26/2024

Carle Health Celebrated in first-ever ‘Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access’ List

Carle Foundation Hospital is one of two awarded in the state and the only facility recognized in downstate Illinois.

Culture of Quality

06/25/2024

Pinnacle Award winners demonstrate daily excellence and commitment to patients at Carle Health

The Pinnacle Award of Excellence is the Carle Health program that annually recognizes team members who ensure their colleagues and patients have a world-class experience every time they interact with the organization. Carle Health has named seven team members from throughout the organization as Pinnacle Award of Excellence winners.

Culture of Quality

06/19/2024

Volunteers sought to interact with patients who see few visitors at Carle Foundation Hospital

Something as simple as sharing the gift of time and making a human connection is mutually beneficial for the volunteer and the patient admitted to the hospital.

Redefining Healthcare

06/17/2024

Carle Health commitment to inclusive care recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation

The healthcare system is proud to be one of the only institutions in downstate Illinois distinguished by the Health Equity Index (HEI) for building an inclusive and beneficial care experience for every patient.

Culture of Quality

06/14/2024

Patient looks forward to Father's Day after ED nurse brings him back three times

Dave Rumer died three times. He doesn't remember that. What he remembers is Katelyn Culp, an RN in the Emergency Department at Carle Health Methodist Hospital, saved his life on April 13, allowing him to enjoy another Father's Day.

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