Newsroom

07/03/2025

Pinnacle Award winners ensure world-class experiences for patients

Carle Health creates a culture that encourages team members to provide top-tier support for every patient and each other. When team members ensure that patients have world-class experiences, they are considered for the organization's Pinnacle Award of Excellence. Carle Health recently named its five 2025 Pinnacle Award winners, who work throughout the healthcare system.

Culture of Quality

06/27/2025

Carle Health rewards team members who use expertise to save patients, serve one another

Every day, Carle Health team members use their expertise to benefit patients and each other. As part of Team Member Appreciation Week, Carle Health honored its 2024 Way to Be! Values, Team and Leader winners who went out of their way to save patients and serve one another.

Culture of Quality

06/13/2025

Carle Health team members improve patient outcomes by connecting with patients and each other

Carle Health team members make patients feel safe and heard, improving outcomes. The healthcare system honors team members who live the Carle Health Values through its Way to Be! program. The latest quarterly Way to Be! winners illustrate Excellence, Integrity, Inclusivity, Compassion and Accountability.

Culture of Quality

04/30/2025

Small, impactful actions celebrated during Patient Experience Week

At Carle Health, we know that small, intentional, positive behaviors can be impactful for patients, visitors and team members. During Patient Experience Week and every day, Carle Health recognizes these positive behaviors.

Culture of Quality

03/08/2025

Carle Health team members trust their instincts, use resources to help patients, family members

Carle Health team members are empowered to trust their instincts and use Carle Health resources to go out of their way to care for patients and their families. The seven quarterly Way to Be! winners represent Carle Health team members who go out of their way every day.

Culture of Quality

12/20/2024

Carle Health team members remain flexible to care for patients and support each other

Carle Health team members go out of their way to support each other and make life-saving differences for patients. The organization believes in honoring team members with Way to Be! awards. The latest quarterly Way to Be! winners illustrate what it means to be a Carle Health teammate.

Redefining Healthcare

11/13/2024

Quick treatment saves a patient’s life; know the signs of thrombosis for life-saving care

After surgery, Lynn Worthington was finding it hard to breathe. Thanks to a trip to the emergency department, Worthington received immediate thrombosis treatment and an improved health outcome.

Redefining Healthcare

10/23/2024

Interventional pain management alleviates prolonged back pain after surgery

After experiencing prolonged lower back pain, interventional pain medicine treatment provided Marvin Bradd with relief and an improved quality of life.

Culture of Quality

04/30/2024

Doing their best for community: Gold Star winners represent team members who go the extra mile

Patient Experience Week is an opportunity to celebrate team members' commitment to patients throughout the year.

Culture of Quality

03/08/2024

Latest Way to Be! winners have the backs of their team members

The latest quarterly Way to Be! winners reflect Carle Health Values of working together for the betterment of the patients. Whether it's driving a co-worker to an urgent out-of-town medical appointment, saving lives by intercepting an impaired driver or helping an understaffed department make necessary purchases, they make a difference each day.

Culture of Quality

02/15/2024

Will’s Garden receives 2023 Green Roof Award of Excellence

Will’s Garden, the rooftop garden at Carle Foundation Hospital, has received the 2023 Green Roof Award of Excellence in Extensive Commercial Projects.

Culture of Quality

11/30/2023

Latest Way to Be! winners illustrate why Carle Health is great place to receive care

Helping a patient set up his cellphone, arranging for medical care for a husband and wife who weren't Carle Health patients and remaining respectful in a difficult situation. These are examples of actions of Carle Health team members who are being recognized for living the organization's Values.

Culture of Quality

06/14/2023

Pinnacle Award winners ensure best-in-class experiences for patients, team members

Carle Health honors six team members with annual recognition of excellence, mentorship, professional development, solution-focused teamwork and demonstration of values.

Culture of Quality

04/26/2023