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Encouragement, expertise give 'fresh start' to bariatric patient

Mattoon resident Colin Leggett knew he needed to make a change. With Carle’s Bariatric Surgery team right at his side, he made the first step toward a better future for himself and his family. Now down 175 pounds, Colin believes that the team at Carle Bariatric Surgery can help others too.

Innovative New Equipment Improves Patient Access, Image Quality

New Positron Emissions Tomography or PET-CT machine at Carle Cancer Institute paves the way for increased access, faster scanning and diagnosis for patients.

Three Carle hospitals claim Most Wired designation

Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center and Carle Richland Memorial recognized for excellence in healthcare technology.

Tricks to keep your kids and family safe this Halloween

When planning to host or attend a celebration, you should assess current COVID-19 levels in your community to determine whether to postpone, cancel or limit the number of attendees.

Keep current with your prescriptions with hassle-free home delivery

More than cost savings and convenience, mail order prescriptions help members comply with their doctor’s direction.

New High-Risk Breast Clinic identifies preventative actions to save lives

Ask your primary care, obstetrician or gynecologist if your family history of breast cancer qualifies you for high-risk assessment and services.

Convenient lab scheduling launches at select Carle locations

New lab scheduling ensures additional patient safety and convenience at select Carle locations throughout east-central Illinois.

Landmark study to help Vermilion County women with breast cancer

Carle offering National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial, or TMIST, that analyzes two types of digital mammography (2 dimensional or 3D) for breast cancer screenings and collects blood and saliva to guide future research.

Carle BroMenn unveils remodeled Behavioral Health Unit

If you take a closer look at the remodeled unit, the unit’s features offer enhanced safety features for patients and staff as well as a more pleasing appearance.

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.

Families will gather virtually Oct. 15 to honor babies, support one another

Pediatricians offer some tips to take the sting out of getting shots.

Planning ahead and telling kids what to expect can help children – and parents – address their fears of getting a flu shot and other timely important health vaccines.

Farm Families Face Growing List of Harvest Safety Reminders

Women farmers supporting their business and families is new ways this season as the coronavirus pandemic extends into fall harvest season.

Cancer Survivors Recover and Thrive Together

The Annual Carle Cancer Center retreat is moving forward online to protect patients and family members. The event remains free and open to anyone affected by cancer regardless of where they receive treatment.

Prolonged side effects for some with COVID-19

Carle doctors weigh in on the long-lasting effects of COVID-19 and how other health complications can increase your risk.

Carle announces community-based specialty asthma clinic for underserved children

Funding provided by donations made in honor of retired Carle Pediatrician will expand offerings on Carle Mobile Health Clinic.

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