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

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Culture of Quality

07/22/2026

Carle Health team members go the extra mile for patients

Carle Health team members regularly go over and above to support each other and patients. Each quarter, the healthcare system celebrates team members who do just that with Way to Be! awards.

Culture of Quality

07/21/2026

Exceptional care starts with a safe environment

The Carle Health Security Department has earned the Program of Distinction recognition from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS), an honor that recognizes healthcare security departments committed to professional excellence, staff development and industry best practices.

Culture of Quality

07/13/2026

A fall at “The Falls” prompts use of advanced robotic technology to overcome 30 years of knee pain

A Carle Orthopedics surgeon offering advanced robotic technology helped a Monticello patient with two knee replacement surgeries and life without knee pain after he broke a hip.

Culture of Quality

07/07/2026

Skull Base Multidisciplinary Program receives North American Skull Base Society recognition

The Carle Foundation Hospital Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery Program has received NASBS recognition as a Multidisciplinary Team of Distinction due to excellence across many specialties.

Culture of Quality

06/23/2026

Carle Health team members, including cytology coordinator, think of others first

Brian Dimmitt's passion for patient care and commitment to his team continue to help offer a better care experience even after a cancer diagnosis ultimately took his life.

Culture of Quality

06/23/2026

Carle Health wins Greenhealth Champion Award from Practice Greenhealth

In recognition of the foundational work to improve the system’s environmental footprint, Carle Health has won the Greenhealth Champion Award from Practice Greenhealth.

Culture of Quality

06/12/2026

Carle Health recognizes team members who find creative solutions to benefit patients

Carle Health team members have a heart to improve things for patients and each other and are given latitude to think outside the box to develop creative solutions. The healthcare system, each year, rewards an individual team member, a leader and team that live the Carle Health Values by working creatively to support patients and each other.

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

05/19/2026

Carle Health OB-GYN midwife chooses trusted co-worker to deliver her baby in Peoria

Unmedicated delivery by midwife demonstrates the beauty of a trusted relationship between two clinicians in obstetrics.

Culture of Quality

04/28/2026

New leader of research informatics brings a global perspective to improve localized patient care

Globally recognized surgeon-scientist believes patient-centered care and artificial intelligence go hand in hand.

Culture of Quality

04/27/2026

Carle Health focuses on clinical excellence, understanding, to improve patient experience

Carle Health remains committed to the belief that exceptional service depends as much on how you make the patient feel as what you do for them. During Patient Experience Week, we celebrate all team members who work with patients with proficiency and understanding every week of the year.

Culture of Quality

04/21/2026

Carle Health Medical Group named 2026 recipient of the AMGA Acclaim Award

Healthy Beginnings, a maternal/child nurse home visiting service that is part of Community Health Initiatives received the honor.

Culture of Quality

04/21/2026

Healthcare professionals share how hospital volunteering inspired careers of community impact

As a young volunteer, giving your time is about immersion into a hospital environment and working alongside medical professionals to support the care patients receive.

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

03/24/2026

Carle Health team members move mountains for patients

Carle Health team members regularly do whatever it takes to support patients, their families and each other. Each quarter, the healthcare system celebrates team members who do just that with Way to Be! awards.

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.

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