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Healthy Halloween Habits: Carle Health dietitians offer tips for spooky season

Whether it’s a big bag of candy from a successful night of trick-or-treating, or the abundance of goodies up for grabs at the party table, it can sometimes be easy to overindulge on unhealthy treats. Experts in Carle Health’s Greater Peoria service area have some tips and recipes to help families practice healthy habits when enjoying the holiday.

Keep your community healthy this season, schedule a flu shot appointment today

Carle Health encourages patients to receive their influenza (flu) vaccinations now to help prevent its spread through the community.

Back in School Blues: Changes in behavior amid changes in routine

With school officially in full swing for many Illinois families, the seasonal shift and significant changes in a student’s schedule, routine and lifestyle can be a major adjustment.

Patient appreciates the swing of things at Carle Eureka Hospital

Carle Health swing bed units are designed for those needing short-term, extra help recovering from surgery or an extended illness before transitioning home.

Schedule your child’s annual eye exam to begin their school year with success

Regularly checking children’s eye health should be at the top of every guardian’s list to maintain their general wellbeing.

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.

Enjoy an injury-free Fourth of July: Here's how

Fourth of July weekend can result in fireworks injuries, heat illness and vehicle crashes. Here's advice from Carle Health emergency medicine professionals on how to reduce your risk and respond when accidents happen.

Athletic trainers work on and off the field of competition to ensure athletes stay healthy

A conduit between coaches, parents and physicians, athletic trainers work to keep young and old healthy from head to toe.

When I tell people I’m a heart attack survivor, I get their attention

“I knew something was going on the week leading into Memorial Day.”

The newest CarleRx Pharmacy opens at Carle Foundation Hospital

A new CarleRx pharmacy location has opened at Carle Foundation Hospital, expanding pharmacy service access in the region.

Friendships important for belonging, wellness and a healthy life

Building a community of friends proves to be an important aspect of living a healthy life and maintaining a strong well-being.

Ways everyone can lower their cancer risk

Lifestyle changes you can make now to lower your risk of developing many types of cancers.

Dry, winter skin? Help is available

Hand hygiene is vital during flu, COVID and RSV season. While that increases the risk of dry skin, there are steps that people can take to reduce their risk of infection while addressing dry skin.

How thyroids can impact weight management

For many people, the health of their thyroid gland plays a major role in properly maintaining a healthy weight. During Thyroid Awareness Month , learning more about the organ and getting support if needed is important.

Carle medical professionals offer tips on protecting yourself in frigid weather

Common sense, clothing, listening to body queues are essential to managing frigid temperatures during winter.

Carle Foundation Hospital Substance Use Navigators Provide a Bridge to Recovery

Addiction recovery is bringing a new human connection to addiction patients who may be at one of their lowest points as an emergency department patient.

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