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Patient says Interventional Radiology performs modern miracles

Once the catheter reached Alberto Nieto’s lungs, Dr. Greg Babcock found the blood clots and dissolved them.

Miranpuri, Mostafa help patients with complex vascular needs

More important than leading-edge tools is the Carle Neuroscience Institute collaborative approach to diagnosis and treatment.

Tiny twins grow up at Carle, reach exciting new phase together

“Thriving” is a word the Learneds longed to hear when their babies were working to grow strong enough to survive ... and go home.

Mother: I have no doubt my son would not be here today

School shootings and the like aren’t the only risk, as Mahomet mom of three Andrea Gilbert knows all too well.

Champaign dad not only alive but thriving after brain injury

“He may not be able to dominate the basketball court like he used to, but I expect Basil to make an almost-full recovery."

High school principal sports new outlook after heart attack

Kelly Hussey is more focused on his family and back-to-school than Carle's Platinum Performance Achievement Award.

Region's tiniest babies thrive with addition of special unit

One-year-old Small Baby Unit cares for the region’s tiniest and most vulnerable children with hands-on care 24 hours a day.

Close-to-home medical supplies help Coles County family breathe easier

Lifesaving medical equipment available through Carle Medical Supply eaiser to access at Carle's Mattoon on Lerna helps area child live full life.

Research and philanthropy drive decade of cancer center progress

Parking lot becomes world-class cancer center where the way people are treated is just as important as the treatment.

Thinking Uber instead of an ambulance for stroke? Don't!

“Every minute spent in an Uber is a minute that could be spent getting potentially life-saving pre-hospital care.”

Tanner's tale: Epilepsy, autism and a team that won't quit

Carle Foundation Hospital achieved Level 3 Epilepsy Center accreditation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.

Doctor becomes the patient in life-saving kidney transplant

Memorable patient donates his kidney to Dr. Christian Wagner because the doctor treats about 45 members of his family.

Armed with protein bars and exercise, pair tackles diabetes daily

Diabetes seminar provides essential tools and tips to manage both forms of the condition that affects so many people today.

Nora's career plans take flight after her brother's birth

An emergency helicopter ride inspires new big sister, Nora, to become a NICU flight nurse one day. Meet hero flight nurse Nikki.

Head and neck cancers on the rise for area men

Head and neck cancer treatments are changing as area sees a rise in rare cancers due to the HPV virus that can go undetected.

Decades of smoking come to dead stop after heart attack

“Had she delayed getting help, things could have been a whole lot different,” interventional cardiologist said.

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