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Rural Health and Farm Safety marks 30th year focused on safety

Community Health Initiatives outreach evolves to meet safety and health needs of farms, rural communities.

NICU focuses on importance of reading to babies through read-a-thon

The importance of reading to babies is highlighted in the NICU at Carle Foundation Hospital through a friendly reading competition.

Six things you should do after calling an ambulance for someone

When medical attention is needed quickly, you call an ambulance. But what you do between the call and an ambulance’s arrival can make a significant difference for the patient.

FDA grants full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

This marks the first COVID-19 vaccine to achieve full approval status in addition to its Emergency Use Authorization.

CDC approves additional COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised individuals

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approves the recommendation that specific groups of immunocompromised people will benefit from an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mahomet man finds second wind with Carle Pulmonary Rehab

John Ayers knew first-hand the effects an Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency can have one one’s health. After his own diagnosis, he utilized Carle’s pulmonary rehab to bounce back to the life he wanted.

“Don’t doctor and drive”, health officials warn

Virtual visits are changing the way patients are receiving care. But doctors warn that driving while seeing your doctor virtually is dangerous and a major health risk.

Efforts rewarded for keeping baby safe during sleep

Carle Foundation Hospital recognized for efforts to practice and teach safe sleep habits for babies.

Answering your questions about school and sport physicals

Neena Tripathy, MD, Pediatrics answers some of the most frequently asked questions about school and sport physicals and how easy it is to schedule them at Carle

Delta variant “major risk” to unvaccinated individuals—here’s what to know

Robert Healy, MD, chief quality officer discusses the Delta variant and shares information you should know about the new strain of COVID-19

A problem solver’s path leads to cancer survivorship

Taking a practical, well-reasoned approach to his cancer diagnosis pays off for this cancer survivor.

Summer means time to provide additional skin protection

Did you know your skin is your largest organ? It’s not to be taken for granted while you are working or recreating outdoors during these warm weather months.

Carle Eye Department offers six tips to protect your eyes from the sun.

As warm, sunny days arrive in the summer, more people spend time outside. It’s important to take steps to protect your eyes from UV rays with these six tips from Carle Eye Department.

Oh no: Here we go again! Maintaining balance during rapidly changing times

Tips to maintain balance during rapidly changing times.

Mobile Health Clinic to reach more children thanks to grant

Promoting pediatric primary prevention is at the center of a grant received by the Mobile Health Clinic.

Carle forms support group for healing after losing someone to COVID-19

To address the well-being of those in our communities, a new virtual support group is available to those who have lost loved ones due to COVID-19.

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