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Carle Emergency Medical Services celebrate their impact and legacy

Carle EMS, Arrow Ambulance and AirLife continue advancing emergency services to provide care when patients call. This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of officially celebrating EMS in the United States.

AirLife celebrates 20 years of partnership with Carle Health

In 2003, AirLife began their partnership with Carle Health, beginning 20 years of providing patient transportation and the highest level of care while in the air.

Arrow Ambulance’s dedicated team works to meet the needs of every community they serve

EMS Week celebrates the dedicated first responders on the frontlines of healthcare. Carle Arrow Ambulance team members take pride in their roles as caregivers who help to keep their communities safe.

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.

TikTok stars grateful to Carle Arrow Ambulance

Matt Brown from Ohio and his emotional support K-9, Kingston, were involved in a single-vehicle accident on I-74 in December and are grateful to the first responders who arrived at the scene.

Region’s first pediatric critical care ambulance a ‘game changer’

When seconds count, parents expect the best care for their children. One patient's family said that Arrow Ambulance's newly licensed Critical Care Transport for children turned a negative situation into a positive experience.

Renovations improve safety, access for patients, visitors

Work continues to enhance patient and visitor access at the Carle Foundation Hospital Emergency Department.

Quick action saves Savoy man's life during heart attack

Within 48 hours of having a heart attack, Gary Scroggins walked out of the hospital thanks to Carle Arrow Ambulance in Savoy.

Cornbelt Fire, Carle Arrow Ambulance strengthen life-saving partnership

“Since 1996, we’ve seen the population we serve grow by 70 percent while medical calls increased by 300 percent,” said John Koller, Cornbelt FPD chief. 

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.”

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