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Trillium Place Young Minds Center opens in West Peoria

The unique center improves access and offers innovative care delivery options to children and families closer to home.

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.

Interventional pain management alleviates prolonged back pain after surgery

After experiencing prolonged lower back pain, interventional pain medicine treatment provided Marvin Bradd with relief and an improved quality of life.

Patient gives back sounds of celebration through bell donations

Carle Cancer Institute Urbana and Carle Foundation Hospital patients and staff are hearing more bells these days thanks to a gift of two new bells through Carle Health Center for Philanthropy. The bells located in new locations give patients more access at different levels of care.

Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center celebrates nationwide nursing honor

Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center is a rarity: a small-town hospital with Magnet with Distinction designation. That recent honor was celebrated with the Hoopeston community on Oct. 10.

Families invited to honor infants lost during events in Urbana, Normal

Parents share their journey of infant loss and welcome others to join in special program to find solace and share memories.

Keep your community healthy this season, schedule a flu shot appointment today

Carle Health encourages patients to receive their influenza (flu) vaccinations now to help prevent its spread through the community.

Pulmonary rehab gives patients new lease on life

Even as she believed that she was reaching the "end stages," Sheila Johnson tried pulmonary rehabilitation, which gave her energy, happiness and new life. The number of visits to pulmonary rehab in Urbana, Danville and Mattoon increased by 25% during the first half of this year, with many patients experiencing similar benefits.

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.

Back in School Blues: Changes in behavior amid changes in routine

With school officially in full swing for many Illinois families, the seasonal shift and significant changes in a student’s schedule, routine and lifestyle can be a major adjustment.

Volunteer escorts share the importance of giving their time to help others

Volunteer Services is seeking out more individuals who can spare a few hours a week as a volunteer escort at Carle hospitals

Magnet recognitions illustrate world-class care throughout Carle Health system

Carle Health hospitals and physician group offices throughout the system gained and retained national recognition for nursing excellence during 2024. The Magnet accomplishments demonstrate the Carle Health commitment to world-class care throughout the healthcare system.

Patient appreciates the swing of things at Carle Eureka Hospital

Carle Health swing bed units are designed for those needing short-term, extra help recovering from surgery or an extended illness before transitioning home.

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.

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