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Carle Health receives Practice Greenhealth Partner Recognition Award for stewardship efforts

Carle Foundation Hospital receives the Partner Recognition Award from Practice Greenhealth for notable actions taken to improve the facility’s environmental impact.

Carle Health Greater Peoria hospitals recognized for excellence in antimicrobial stewardship

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Acute Care Honor Roll recognizes hospitals that prioritize and excel in implementing evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship practices.

Carle Health Expands Support for Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period

Seniors Can Find Reliable Resources at ChooseCarleHealth.org

Carle Health Invests $2M in Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Services at Methodist Hospital

In our continued commitment to provide exceptional quality care to the communities we serve, Carle Health recently completed a series of significant renovations to the Adult Community Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit at Carle Health Methodist Hospital.

Parkhill family donates $1 Million to transform breast cancer care at Mills Breast Cancer Institute

The significant gift is made in loving memory of Katie Parkhill, who faced her own breast cancer journey.

With hundreds of donated books, Healthy Beginnings and Books from Brek help foster childhood reading

With a donation of hundreds of books from local non-profit Books from Brek, Healthy Beginnings continues its mission to foster early childhood success for families in the program.

Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare to exit Medicare Advantage market after 2025

After a comprehensive strategic and financial analysis and that Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare will exit all lines of business—including Medicare Advantage—by Dec. 31, 2025.

Building your own wellness plan for mental health

Experts say mental health is equally as important – and in many ways, very similar – to physical health.

A guide to better eating, during National Nutrition Month and all year

These nutrition tips will promote healthy eating habits and prevent future chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

Carle Addiction Recovery Center provides individualized care, supporting patients during recovery

When managing a substance use disorder or addiction, stigma can prevent those who may benefit from care from seeking treatment. The Carle Addiction Recovery Center provides specialized care in a supportive environment.

During unexpected cardiac events, taking quick action can lead to better health outcomes

When patients experience sudden, unexpected cardiac events, identifying symptoms and quick, life-saving treatments can mean better health outcomes and recovery.

Regional individual and group insurance plans discontinuing in 2026

As of Jan. 1, 2026, subsidiaries Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare will cease operating all lines of business except Medicare Advantage. Throughout the remainder of 2025, the health plans will maintain operations to support claims processing and meet ongoing business needs, regulatory mandates and contractual obligations. 

Innovative heart treatment provides atrial fibrillation patients with quick recovery

The PulseSelect PFA System, a new ablative treatment, advances care and recovery for atrial fibrillation patients.

Methodist College supports future nurses with tuition-free education and path to employment

This new program will forgive tuition, book expenses and other fees, and provide eligible students with opportunities for employment upon graduation and/or licensure

Gameday Goodies: Carle Health experts share tips and recipes for the big game

Dietitians at Carle Health have some helpful tips and recipes for friends and families to make this upcoming Sunday a healthy one.

Combatting Seasonal Affective Disorder during the winter months

For many, the holiday season can bring with it joy and cheer. However, as the winter months set in and the changes in weather and sunlight extend on, some people experience changes in mood and behavior.

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