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Lung cancer screening, robotic-assisted bronchoscopy help a patient move swiftly through care

By the time a patient notices symptoms of lung cancer, it has already developed to later stages. Once a low-dose CT scan detects a nodule in the lung, Carle Health Methodist offers a less invasive biopsy for the patient. No-cost screenings are available Nov. 9 in Peoria and Pekin.

Former Carle Health hospital beds helping patients half a world away

Twenty-nine former Carle Health hospital bed frames and mattresses are improving patient outcomes in Kichevo, North Macedonia, thanks to the hard work of two Carle Foundation Hospital team members.

New AI tool for sepsis diagnosis gets its start thanks to research at Carle

An inquisitive engineer, Carle clinicians and the University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering partner to develop research and a tool for early detection of sepsis in hospital patients.

Honoring Infant Loss at the Center of Ceremonies in Urbana, Normal on Oct. 15

Champaign County couple knows the importance of remembering an infant who left the earth too soon but is still in their hearts. They join others at an annual celebration of life.

Carle Health Greater Peoria Cardiovascular Services Expand with Addition of Hybrid Suite

Cardiovascular Services in Greater Peoria are expanding after a brand-new hybrid operating suite recently opened at Carle Health Methodist Hospital.

Off to a good start: Healthy Beginnings early childhood ambassadors boost the next generation

Whether it is advice on finding day care, finding a job or monthly budgeting, Healthy Beginnings early childhood community ambassadors work with home visiting nurses to help moms support their child’s earliest years.

Volunteers provide a kind smile and comfort items to make patient experience more pleasant

Comfort Cart is a new program at Carle Foundation Hospital to support patients in a similar fashion to a volunteer program already bringing reprieve to patients at Carle BroMenn Medical Center.

Nurse reflects on 53 years at the bedside as she retires

For more than half a century, Karen Guymon worked at Carle Foundation Hospital as a nurse who brought dedication and an upbeat attitude with her to each 12-hour shift. As she retires, one supervisor will always remember her as a shining light.

Child Abuse Safety Team works to break cycles of abuse, raise awareness

Through professional collaboration, team members hope to bring investigative, judicial and social agencies together even more to improve child abuse investigations.

International nurses bring skills and unique experience to supplement care team

Registered nurse looks back on his move from the Philippines to find his calling making an impact with patients at Carle Foundation Hospital for nearly 20 years.

Organ donor spouse, organ recipient, to share stories at Carle Health Donate Life events

Carle Foundation Hospital and Carle BroMenn Medical Center are hosting organ donation awareness events next week in partnership with Gift of Hope.

Carle Foundation Hospital visitors will register, check in, starting March 20

Community members visiting Carle Foundation Hospital patients and those entering the Emergency Department soon will need to show photo identification, register and receive a visitor badge when entering the hospital.

Physicians seeing more cases of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in atypical patients

In typical patients, cases of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease occur around the age of 70, but in recent years, the patient population most impacted by this disease is changing.

Families invited to gather Oct. 15 in Urbana, Normal to honor babies, support one another

Two free events are open to those who experienced loss of an infant or pregnancy and wish to reflect on those losses.

Honoring women leading all 5 Carle hospitals during Women's History Month

All five hospitals in the Carle system are led by women, this Women’s History Month we look at the contribution these exceptional leaders offer to the organization.

Carle nurses among the brightest, most compassionate

If you want to know about the excellent nursing program at Carle, just ask Nathan Welsh, RN, who enthusiastically values being part of the team.

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