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Minority mental health concerns sometimes ignored, misunderstood, therapists say

Mental illness symptoms among people of color sometimes are ignored or misunderstood. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is important to remind people of color, their loved ones and health professionals to take action when symptoms of depression, anxiety or other illnesses are exhibited.

Community Coalition Seeks to Increase Health Access Across McLean County

Health needs assessments demonstrate how some McLean County neighborhoods and communities struggle to access needed services. In response, local civic leaders and nonprofits have embarked on a growing partnership to improve the health and well-being of local residents. A new Carle BroMenn mobile health clinic, dedicated to McLean County represents the first step in improving these gaps in local communities.

Patient credits doctor for improving her health, mobility, confidence

Outpatient total joint replacement gets patients back on their feet in no time with faster recovery available at home with loved ones.

Independence Day shouldn't mean a trip to the Emergency Department

The Fourth of July is prime time for fireworks injuries, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, burns and traffic crashes because of DUI. Carle Health experts describe what they deal with this time of year and pass along their tips to avoid spending the holiday in the hospital.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy healed patient’s wound and touched his heart

A complex wound-healing situation brought Norman Jones to the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at Carle BroMenn Medical Center but what he left with was not just healing, but a new extended family.

Sensitivity, safety, strengthening at the center of exercise program for cancer survivors

Cancer survivors can gently ease into exercise through a 10-week program.

A beginner's guide to sleep supplements

Sleep can be a difficult task for many people. Often times, sleep supplements are used to help fall asleep and stay asleep, but which ones should people take, and how do they work?

Less supervised time a challenge for youth during summer

Carle Health providers discuss mental health challenges, solutions, for youth during summer

Recognizing stroke and aneurysm symptoms help patients receive lifesaving treatments in time

Recognizing the signs and reacting quickly to conditions that impact the brain can help a person receive lifesaving treatments during the most critical period of time.

Don't let stress get you down

Stress affects everyone but coping strategies can help

Carle helps the community meet new CDC recommendation for Hepatitis B screenings

Carle offers patients Hepatitis B screenings to prevent the spread of the disease, a service which meets the new CDC recommendation for all adults to receive testing at least once in their life.

Adjusting to life without masks means a busy time for pediatricians treating viral illness, strep

Pediatricians offer important reminders of handwashing, staying home if ill and staying away from others who are ill as they manage an uptick in illness among children.

Achoo! Managing allergies with the onset of spring

The beginning of spring often means the onset of allergy symptoms. Itching, avoidance, sometimes medication or even shots are all part of the season for allergy sufferers.

Check your expectations at the door when it comes to colorectal cancer

The rising incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer makes it important for all adults to have a conversation with their doctor if they experience symptoms that may be consistent with colorectal cancer. The earlier colorectal cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat.

Recognizing the early symptoms of coronary artery disease can help keep your heart healthy

February is American Heart Health Month and a reminder that while coronary artery disease impacts many Americans, there are changes that can help treat and prevent the disease.

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