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World-class pediatric care recognized at Carle Foundation Hospital

Carle Foundation Hospital is one of three Pediatric Critical Care Centers in downstate Illinois and 11 statewide.

Register by Sept. 11 for symposium on understanding childhood neglect

Child advocates coming together to learn and share about recognizing various forms of child maltreatment and how it can lead to health complications as an adult.

Achoo! Managing allergies with the onset of spring

The beginning of spring often means the onset of allergy symptoms. Itching, avoidance, sometimes medication or even shots are all part of the season for allergy sufferers.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases hitting early and why it matters

The recent rise in RSV cases is being felt throughout the state. Take simple steps to help stop respiratory viruses from circulating.

Carle now scheduling appointments for COVID-19 vaccine available to children 6 months and older

Extensive data and review by experts from the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have found both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to be safe and effective for this age group to protect against severe infection.

COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5-11 now available at Carle

The population continues to be impacted by the virus, which can cause unanticipated long-term effects and spread to those more vulnerable to severe disease.

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.

Carle offers tips and tricks for a safe, fang-tastic Halloween

Health officials at Carle are offering helpful tips to keep trick-or-treaters safe as Halloween makes a more normal return in 2021.

Nurse's helping hands extend to Haiti

A Carle nurse recently used her skills to help Haitian residents following the most recent earthquake.

Carle doctor represents region as an Illinois State Fair grand marshal

Brent Reifsteck, MD, feels honored to be among Illinois State Fair grand marshals chosen to represent healthcare workers for the launch of the annual event.

PICU expansion keeps children safe in its first year

Carle Health is caring for some of the region’s sickest children at Carle Foundation Hospital’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), which opened June 1, 2020.

Carle announces community-based specialty asthma clinic for underserved children

Funding provided by donations made in honor of retired Carle Pediatrician will expand offerings on Carle Mobile Health Clinic.

Carle expands community health initiatives to meet needs

Healthy Beginnings celebrates anniversary with expanded services and locations to better serve the Champaign-Urbana community.

Danville, Vermilion Advantage and Carle team up on medical campus

Carle plans to consolidate its current Danville facilities and develop a medical campus to serve Vermilion County patients.

New health education era at Carle Illinois benefits patients

Part of preparing medical students with hands-on patient care experiences early on in their education, Carle Illinois College of Medicine launches new clinic.

NICU grads say going back as important as 'breaking out'

NICU Reunion at First Christian Church in Champaign celebrated successes and milestones for families and staff.

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