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Co-Responder Social Services Unit cuts ribbon on new facility in Peoria

The SSU team works alongside police officers to address community calls, providing essential victim support and mental health assistance as needed.

Quick treatment saves a patient’s life; know the signs of thrombosis for life-saving care

After surgery, Lynn Worthington was finding it hard to breathe. Thanks to a trip to the emergency department, Worthington received immediate thrombosis treatment and an improved health outcome.

Carle Health events provide hundreds of free cancer screenings and mammograms in 2024

In our continued commitment to offer preventative services that improve the health and wellbeing of community members, Carle Health proudly provided hundreds of individuals with free mammograms and cancer screenings in 2024.

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.

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.

Carle Health extends access to rural healthcare, opening two new internal medicine clinics

Clinics will provide high-quality, close-to-home care in the communities of Spring Valley and Henry.

“Recovery is for Everyone” van to make its way throughout Vermilion County

New van is designed to meet people where they are and provide access to mental health, substance use harm reduction and recovery resources in Vermilion County.

Positivity helps one patient continue to manage their health after a brain tumor diagnosis

After a brain tumor diagnosis and urgent surgery, one patient keeps a positive mindset as he works with his care team to manage his health four years after his medical journey began.

Carle Health focuses on overcoming weight bias as part of continued commitment to inclusive care

Weight bias can delay healthcare, meaning patients don't get the care they need, and healthcare organizations lose patients and trust. Carle Health has made overcoming weight bias an organizational priority as part of ongoing efforts to build trust and improve health outcomes.

Advocacy efforts give patient pieces of his life back

A story of perseverance and teamwork: A tenacious medical team had their patient's back when he needed them most.

Vermilion County Collaborative puts down roots in a new community garden on Carle Health campus

A community garden on Carle property brings partners together to provide access to healthy food and teach sustainable lessons to Vermilion County youth.

Carle Health Proctor Hospital expands addiction recovery support thanks to generous donation

Carle Health is pleased and excited to introduce a brand-new fitness space to its Addiction Recovery Center (ARC) at Carle Health Proctor Hospital.

Cardiac Rehab program supports patients as they regain their strength

The Carle Health cardiac rehab program continues to advance its services to provide patients with effective exercise and nutrition resources.

Carle Health Celebrated in first-ever ‘Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access’ List

Carle Foundation Hospital is one of two awarded in the state and the only facility recognized in downstate Illinois.

Carle Health commitment to inclusive care recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation

The healthcare system is proud to be one of the only institutions in downstate Illinois distinguished by the Health Equity Index (HEI) for building an inclusive and beneficial care experience for every patient.

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