From high school to pre-med, pathway programs through Carle Illinois College of Medicine address underrepresented identities in medicine and connect students to real-world experiences at Carle Health.

Community

08/19/2024

Carle provides expert advisors to dispel myths and support breastfeeding needs

Knowing if a newborn is getting enough milk often comes down to trusting the baby’s instincts and a few other signs. International Board Certified Lactation Consultants are available at Carle Health to guide mothers through the highs and lows of nursing for a more fulfilling experience.

Community

08/15/2024

“Recovery is for Everyone” van to make its way throughout Vermilion County

New van is designed to meet people where they are and provide access to mental health, substance use harm reduction and recovery resources in Vermilion County.

Community

08/13/2024

Patient experience leads to hospital housekeeping, nursing assistant certification

Inaugural Nursing Education Award goes to Carle Richland CNA who moved from housekeeping to certified nursing assistant.

Community

08/12/2024

Carle Health Hospice camps help children, teens, to process grief

The grief journey is easier when you're walking beside someone. Carle Health Hospice has two, free camps this fall for children and teens who have experienced the death of a loved one. Registration is open for campers and volunteers.

Community

08/08/2024

New OB-GYN Carle Health team ready to support regular and specialized care needs.

A physician, a nurse practitioner and a midwife are teaming up in Peoria to support a variety of obstetric and gynecological needs, including minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery.

Community

07/29/2024

Final call: Families, friends of nurses provide lasting memory through Nurse Honor Guard

Carle Health offers a way to honor fellow nurses through the Nurse Honor Guard; participants support a short observance at a funeral or visitation to recognize individuals for their nursing dedication.

Community

07/16/2024

Vermilion County Collaborative puts down roots in a new community garden on Carle Health campus

A community garden on Carle property brings partners together to provide access to healthy food and teach sustainable lessons to Vermilion County youth.

Community

07/10/2024

Sometimes saving a life is comparable to a relay race

On a cold and snowy day in January of this year, a young Illinois State University graduate student from Minnesota had no idea that before the day was done, she was about to be at the center of the biggest relay race of her life.

Community

06/27/2024

Patient credits experts in sports-medicine, cancer for quick diagnosis and treatment

Local man stresses there is no need to travel a distance for cancer treatment when you can find what you need close to home at Carle Cancer Institute in Urbana.

Community

06/19/2024

Volunteers sought to interact with patients who see few visitors at Carle Foundation Hospital

Something as simple as sharing the gift of time and making a human connection is mutually beneficial for the volunteer and the patient admitted to the hospital.

Community

06/12/2024

Community Health Workers in Vermilion County are meeting patients where they are – in their homes

New program in underserved communities provides connections and assistance for individuals making healthcare choices to better their lives.

Community

05/30/2024

Healthcare-related scams designed to steal personal data are on the rise

Carle Health urges patients to be alert for scammers sending unauthorized messages asking for personal information.

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