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Rural safety central to lessons in St. Joseph and Olney schools

The Rural Health and Farm Safety program joined ag partners in teaching youngsters about the hazards in rural areas.

Interpreter Services growing; Carle Health meeting demand

The most requested language for the growing Carle Health Interpreter Services program is Spanish and Carle Health is meeting the demand. Interpreter Services is being highlighted by Carle Health during National Hispanic Heritage Month.

A new spin on delivery – Carle nurses trained in process to help with smoother births

Method of prepping mothers and positioning babies helps patient experience by easing vaginal deliveries and alleviating labor exhaustion for mothers.

Carle Health Presents: Health and Wellness Expo for Seniors

The Health and Wellness Expo is designed to empower individuals age 64 and older to work through questions about the upcoming enrollment period with community resources and speakers.

Honoring Infant Loss at the Center of Ceremonies in Urbana, Normal on Oct. 15

Champaign County couple knows the importance of remembering an infant who left the earth too soon but is still in their hearts. They join others at an annual celebration of life.

Carle Health community flu clinics return on Oct. 2

Carle Health is once again hosting several community influenza (flu) vaccine clinics beginning Oct. 2 through Nov. 1 at various locations throughout the system.

A patient – and a patient’s dogs – get the right care at Carle Hoopeston

A nurse at Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center goes the extra mile to care for pets of a patient who drove to the emergency room.

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

Camp Healing Heart in Monticello and Kourage Kids camp in Washington return later this month to help youth who have experienced the death of a loved one to process their grief while also having fun. Registration is open for campers and volunteers.

Register by Sept. 11 for symposium on understanding childhood neglect

Child advocates coming together to learn and share about recognizing various forms of child maltreatment and how it can lead to health complications as an adult.

Filipino nurses, culture at Carle Foundation Hospital marks 20 years with a celebration

Traditional foods were part of the occasion recognizing the commitment and excellence of the nurses who traveled from the Phillippines and the teams of nurses who welcome them.

Carle Health Greater Peoria Cardiovascular Services Expand with Addition of Hybrid Suite

Cardiovascular Services in Greater Peoria are expanding after a brand-new hybrid operating suite recently opened at Carle Health Methodist Hospital.

Live chat now available through Carle website chatbot

Live support with Maggie the pop-up chatbot make connecting easier for patients.

Off to a good start: Healthy Beginnings early childhood ambassadors boost the next generation

Whether it is advice on finding day care, finding a job or monthly budgeting, Healthy Beginnings early childhood community ambassadors work with home visiting nurses to help moms support their child’s earliest years.

Compassion Closet, Cupboard, offer clothing, food, to discharged patients in need

The Compassion Closets at Carle BroMenn Medical Center and Carle Eureka Hospital offer new, donated clothes for people who need something to wear home when they're being discharged from the hospital. The new Compassion Cupboard at BroMenn offers a bag of nutritious food and a list of food pantries for discharged patients who are returning home with little food.

Volunteers provide a kind smile and comfort items to make patient experience more pleasant

Comfort Cart is a new program at Carle Foundation Hospital to support patients in a similar fashion to a volunteer program already bringing reprieve to patients at Carle BroMenn Medical Center.

Community Coalition Seeks to Increase Health Access Across McLean County

Health needs assessments demonstrate how some McLean County neighborhoods and communities struggle to access needed services. In response, local civic leaders and nonprofits have embarked on a growing partnership to improve the health and well-being of local residents. A new Carle BroMenn mobile health clinic, dedicated to McLean County represents the first step in improving these gaps in local communities.

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