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Rural Safety Messages Raise Student Awareness

Delivery of safety messages to rural schools looks a bit different this year due to the pandemic, but raising awareness among rural youth remains central to outreach by the Carle Center for Rural Health and Farm Safety.

Having the Difficult Talk - Carle offers advance care planning

A convergence of pandemic concerns and the time of year when families gather, even virtually, for the holidays, is also a good time for Carle patients to think about talking with loved ones about medical care should they become ill and are unable to communicate their wishes.

Families will gather virtually Oct. 15 to honor babies, support one another

Carle announces community-based specialty asthma clinic for underserved children

Funding provided by donations made in honor of retired Carle Pediatrician will expand offerings on Carle Mobile Health Clinic.

Carle BroMenn Resale Boutique celebrates 70 years

The Carle BroMenn Resale Boutique, a designer boutique sells high-end goods at low-brow prices. Boasting more than 12,000 square feet of clothes, jewelry, furniture and decorative items, this boutique makes a clear difference.

Outdoors fanatic adapts to living with an ostomy

Joseph E. Thompson turned to a support group at Carle to help with his ostomy pouch and meet people dealing with the same issues.

Partners increase access to fresh, healthy and affordable food options

New Mobile Market partnership takes a powerful first step to increase access to fresh, local and nutritious food in underserved communities.

Recovered from COVID-19? You have the power to help.

Donate plasma to help those still fighting the infection. Convalescent plasma provides another treatment option for COVID-19 patients.

Fighting Sudden Infant Death Syndrome one sleeper at a time

Nurse’s vision provides families with safe sleep tools supported by Carle Women’s Legacy Circle.

Limited in-person support groups resume next week

Carle Cancer Center will resume support groups in person

Donations help Carle Richland Memorial Hospital fight COVID-19

Thanks to the generosity of donors, additional safeguards are in place to keep patients and the community healthier during this pandemic.

Community support surrounds Healthy Beginnings growth with preschool education addition

For the last two years, Healthy Beginnings focused on taking healthcare outside Carle’s walls to help build healthier families, communities and futures.

Carle Auxiliary Resale Boutique reopens with safety measures, newly stocked shelves

Proceeds from the boutique benefit the Carle Auxiliary Guest House, a home away from home for families of patients who are receiving critical care at Carle Foundation Hospital. Reopening Tuesday brings comfort to more families.

Foundation offices become Carle Health Center for Philanthropy

Philanthropic partnership extends long history of giving to help more patients across central Illinois with programs and services.

Carle Illinois student authors children’s book

Anant Naik honors essential workers—from healthcare workers, to truck drivers, to postal workers—serving others despite the great risk to themselves.

Jasper County High School student makes face shields for healthcare workers

This 17-year-old is making a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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