Newsroom

11/02/2022

Drive-thru flu shot clinics help to keep communities safe

Carle Health extends a grateful thank you to the team members who made this year’s flu clinics, which provide easy access to flu protection for vulnerable patients like the elderly and immuno-compromised, a success.

Staying Healthy

08/23/2022

Stay healthy going back to school with a few simple tips

As people return to the school routine, there are a few things to keep in mind to stay well and prevent illness to keep focused on learning.

Staying Healthy

01/07/2022

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.

Community

11/23/2021

Carle physician assistant writes, illustrates children's book on COVID-19 vaccine

"Francine and the Vaccine" takes a complicated topic like the COVID-19 vaccine and makes it easy for children to understand why it's important to stay safe and healthy.

Staying Healthy

11/04/2021

COVID-19 vaccine available to children 5-11 at Carle, appointments available

Carle Health supports the recent recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for children ages 5-11 to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and will begin scheduling appointments throughout the region.

Staying Healthy

10/25/2021

Carle to offer Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster vaccines to community

Carle Health will begin offering the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to qualifying individuals beginning Saturday, Oct. 30.

Staying Healthy

09/30/2021

Carle to offer Pfizer booster to recommended community members at scheduled vaccine clinics

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a booster dose for individuals who qualify six months after completing the two-dose Pfizer vaccine series. The CDC recommends the booster for those 65 and above and 50 and above with underlying medical conditions.

Staying Healthy

08/23/2021

FDA grants full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

This marks the first COVID-19 vaccine to achieve full approval status in addition to its Emergency Use Authorization.

Staying Healthy

08/16/2021

CDC approves additional COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised individuals

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approves the recommendation that specific groups of immunocompromised people will benefit from an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Culture of Quality

08/06/2021

Carle Health requires all team members to be COVID-19 vaccinated

The safety of the community members we serve and our dedicated team has been the driving priority behind Carle’s approach to care throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. It’s with this commitment in mind Carle Health will be requiring all team members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Staying Healthy

06/29/2021

Delta variant “major risk” to unvaccinated individuals—here’s what to know

Robert Healy, MD, chief quality officer discusses the Delta variant and shares information you should know about the new strain of COVID-19

Staying Healthy

04/23/2021

Carle surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines, celebrates collaboration

With the help of public health, community partners and team members across Carle Health, Carle is celebrating over 100,000 community vaccines given.

Culture of Quality

04/19/2021

A shot of hope. Carle volunteers join the fight against COVID-19

As we begin National Volunteer Week, we’d like to introduce you to some of those going beyond their usual area of service, joining medical teams on the frontlines of the COVID-19 vaccine effort as they work to end a global health crisis— one small jab at a time.

Community

03/26/2021