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COMMUNITY CULTURE OF QUALITY REDEFINING HEALTHCARE STAYING HEALTHY COVID-19 VIEW ALL

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Culture of Quality

05/20/2026

Patient finds her voice again with help from Carle Health Speech Therapy

Following a battle with COVID-19 in October 2025, Carol Lake’s voice rapidly deteriorated, and she developed a chronic cough. Lake consulted an otolaryngologist (ENT), who diagnosed her with muscle tension dysphonia, a voice disorder that causes hoarseness and vocal pain.

Culture of Quality

04/14/2026

Carle Health Occupational Therapy helps patient with low vision adapt and thrive

Tara DeBerry first noticed her vision was deteriorating when everyday activities became increasingly difficult. Specialists referred her to Occupational Therapy at Carle Foundation Hospital, where she and her occupational therapist addressed the physical, cognitive and emotional aspects of vision loss together.

Culture of Quality

03/03/2026

Indy the therapy dog is making a difference for behavioral health patients

A new team member in Carle Health Greater Peoria is making a lasting impact on the people he interacts with – patients, families and staff alike.

Culture of Quality

10/30/2025

Young bone cancer survivor regains his strength with help from Carle Health physical therapy

In 2022, at just 17 years old, Landon Potter’s life changed drastically when doctors diagnosed him with osteosarcoma – a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. After intense surgery and numerous rounds of chemotherapy, Potter is now cancer-free, and he praises the physical therapy he received after those treatments at Carle Health as a major factor in his ability to recovery.

Culture of Quality

10/13/2025

At Carle Health, teams demonstrate care, communication and teamwork for better patient outcomes

Carle Health knows that world-class care is more than clinical excellence. It's also compassion, effective communication and teamwork. Teams and individuals who showcase those skills to benefit patients are celebrated with the healthcare system's quarterly Way to Be! awards.

Culture of Quality

08/21/2025

Professional motorcycle racer overcomes serious injury with help from Carle Health Therapy Services

Just one year after sustaining a potentially career-ending leg injury, a talented and up-and-coming professional flat track motorcycle racer is back on his bike competing.

Culture of Quality

07/10/2025

Therapy comes in all forms, including the soft and furry kind

Smiles and outreached hands from patients, visitors and team members are evidence that certified therapy dogs bring comfort to those spending time at Carle Foundation Hospital. Carle Health locations in Champaign and Vermilion counties look for more volunteers with certified therapy dogs to bring respite to those in need.

Culture of Quality

06/10/2024

Carle Foundation Hospital therapy team celebrates graduation of former patient

Shannon Voss spent two years at Carle Foundation Hospital following an assault that left him in a coma. He recently graduated from Parkland College and the hospital's rehab team celebrated with a surprise graduation party.

Culture of Quality

05/17/2023

Lifesaving COVID-19 treatment leads to reunion with a patient and her care team

After her COVID-19 diagnosis, Jaci West received care at Carle, later joining the Carle Health team as a respiratory therapist and reuniting with those who saved her life.

Culture of Quality

05/11/2023

International nurses bring skills and unique experience to supplement care team

Registered nurse looks back on his move from the Philippines to find his calling making an impact with patients at Carle Foundation Hospital for nearly 20 years.

Culture of Quality

12/14/2021

Four-legged visitors bring comfort, support to staff and patients

Carle BroMenn and Carle Foundation Hospital use certified therapy dog programs to support patients and staff.

Culture of Quality

03/16/2018

Advocate expects patients to relate to paralyzed dog's journey

“Patients get caught up in the moment with the dog and forget about being in the hospital.”

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