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Ways everyone can lower their cancer risk

Lifestyle changes you can make now to lower your risk of developing many types of cancers.

Understanding changes in behavior; the first step in caring for patients with ADHD and OCD

Behaviors and habits can change a lot throughout life – from the time a person is a child to when they are an adult. But understanding when these changes impact the ability to function day-to-day is an important first step to identifying specific behavioral conditions and when care might be needed.

Dry, winter skin? Help is available

Hand hygiene is vital during flu, COVID and RSV season. While that increases the risk of dry skin, there are steps that people can take to reduce their risk of infection while addressing dry skin.

How thyroids can impact weight management

For many people, the health of their thyroid gland plays a major role in properly maintaining a healthy weight. During Thyroid Awareness Month , learning more about the organ and getting support if needed is important.

A Simple Drive Provides Critical Support That Can Saves Lives

A volunteer with the American Cancer Society received a first-of-its-kind recognition for driving patients to and from Carle Cancer Institute Urbana.

Warmed by music: Evening pianist greets team members, visitors at BroMenn

Renny Alex, 18, just wanted a quiet place to play music for other people without calling attention to himself. Instead, his Tuesday evening piano playing in the atrium of Carle BroMenn Medical Center has warmed the hearts of team members and visitors.

Partnership fosters innovation aimed at children who had heart transplants

The multisite project studies whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology could replace invasive biopsies.

Carle medical professionals offer tips on protecting yourself in frigid weather

Common sense, clothing, listening to body queues are essential to managing frigid temperatures during winter.

World-class procedure at Methodist helps detect lung cancer early

ION Robotic Assisted Bronchoscopy is an innovative procedure that Carle Health Methodist Hospital uses to detect lung cancer when it's at an early, treatable stage. Methodist is the only hospital in the Peoria/ Pekin market to offer ION.

Carle Health hospitals honored for support of organ donors, their families

Carle Health has an ongoing commitment to support organ donors and their families. Three Carle Health hospitals are honored for that work.

Biker event results in philanthropic donation to Carle Cancer Institute Urbana

Breast cancer patients to benefit from funds raised through annual biker event.

Carle Health RN goes above and beyond for his patients

Will Swanson, RN, went beyond the call of his position to help change the flat tire of his patient’s daughter to make sure his patient could get home safely.

Carle BroMenn Medical Center neurosurgeon redefines care

Ann Stroink, MD, FAANS, board-certified neurosurgeon at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, retired November 22, 2023. Dr. Stroink’s substantial career contributed many advancements in the field of healthcare and to the Carle Health community.

Surgeons share, collaborate with medical residents to put a smile on each patient’s face.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program marking 75 years of training to help others put their best faces forward.

Advance Care Planning grows in Carle and the Community

The Advance Care Planning team continues their commitment to be a trusted partner to the community, providing resources for patients to take the lead in their healthcare choices and goal-oriented care.

'We are not alone' an important holiday message for 2023

Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas and/or Kwanzaa - or none - there are universal messages of the holiday season that can inspire everyone in 2023. Here are thoughts from Carle Health Spiritual Care team members.

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