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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.

Student Volunteerism Developing in Danville and Olney Carle Health Locations

More than 1,000 students can be found volunteering at various Carle Health locations in central Illinois, but more are welcome to be part of the crew in Olney and Danville.

Richland employee shares breast cancer journey, advocates for additional services and equipment

Registered pharmacist shares her cancer journey and interest in doing more for patients in the Olney area.

Rural safety central to lessons in St. Joseph and Olney schools

The Rural Health and Farm Safety program joined ag partners in teaching youngsters about the hazards in rural areas.

A new spin on delivery – Carle nurses trained in process to help with smoother births

Method of prepping mothers and positioning babies helps patient experience by easing vaginal deliveries and alleviating labor exhaustion for mothers.

Carle’s three birthing hospitals achieve Safe Sleep Gold Level certification

Three Carle hospitals receive national certification for following the safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and providing training programs for healthcare team members, and safe sleep education to family and caregivers.

Camp returns to heal young hearts

Carle Hospice offers an oasis for children coping with the death of a loved one through Camp Healing Heart.

Tips to stay healthy during the upcoming White Squirrel Triathlon

Carle Richland’s Trenton Clapp, orthopedic PA, shares ways to ensure you don’t overstress your body during long endurance events.

Returnship program returns to Carle Health to help job seekers

Professionals looking to return to work after a gap may want to apply for a Returnship through Carle. Participants do meaningful work and receive training to assist with their return to the workforce.

Emergency Department sensory space adds to system transformations for those with autism

With giving by employees and community members, Carle Center for Philanthropy adds to a series of sensory space transformations to meet needs of children and adults with autism. Social: Meeting those with autism where they are. Sensory space transformations possible through employees, community members and Carle Center for Philanthropy.

UIUC student encourages others to listen to your body, take action on diabetes

Will Hodge, a freshman at UIUC, listened to his body and sought treatment before being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Read his story and learn how Diabetes Alert Day is encouraging others to understand the risks and seriousness of diabetes.

Carle prepares for weather advisory

Some Carle locations may reduce hours or experience closures due to weather event. Patients asked to call ahead.

Doctors urge caution against cold weather health hazards

Winter in the Midwest means decreasing temperatures. When temperatures go below freezing, one Carle physician says there are health risks you should be attentive to.

Pfizer booster shot now available for kids ages 12 to 15

Carle supports CDC recommendation to offer added protection to adolescent age groups against the COVID-19 virus.

Carle brings addiction medicine training to rural communities

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Fellowship gives providers tools to treat addiction in their communities

Keep your vision strong; learn more how diabetes can affect eye health

Some may be unaware that diabetes can directly affect your eye health as well. Carle experts encourage patients to be attentive to their eye health needs while managing their diabetes.

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