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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.

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.

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.

New ED nurse thrives on adrenaline, top-notch teamwork

The Illinois State Police recently presented Courtney Bukantis with its Director’s Award of Distinction. 

Emergency nurse and Child Life spin child from scared to safe

Rantoul family’s trip to the Emergency Department improves a young child’s view of hospitals and eases fear for 2-year-old Leah.

Team considers praise from 6-year-old Teddy the highest honor

One of central Illinois’ Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics, Carle cares for and meets needs of young patients.

Old shuttle buses find a new home with the IFSI

Illinois Fire Service Institute uses three shuttle buses donated by Carle for a disaster-response drill.

Timely tech inspires healing, reduces children's fears

Region’s first child-friendly CT projector creates unique scenes to make tests less scary for young patients.

Expanded Illini EMS partnership preps students for success

“This is the level of expertise we want our students to be exposed to ... . They have the opportunity to learn from the best."

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