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Community Pop-Up Booster Clinics available first two weekends in May

Carle Booster Clinics offer extended access in Champaign-Urbana to first and second dose boosters.

Carle Medical Supply a handy tool for one patient’s health needs

Jody Eversole can’t say enough about the respiratory therapists at Carle Medical Supply. Thanks to their in-person consultation and expert CPAP equipment fitting, Jody is breathing easier after a battle with COVID-19.

No foolin’: April Fools’ Day may positively impact your health

The best April Fools’ Day pranks come from harmless, healthy sources of humor that get everyone laughing. But if the risk of being pranked makes you want to stay in bed, you may want to reconsider. It just so happens laughter is good medicine.

Make March the month to learn about colorectal cancer

If you are 45 years old or older March is also a good time to learn more about colorectal cancer and your risks of developing this common disease.

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.

Non-athletes and athletes alike can reach PEAK levels through Carle training program

Athletic trainers at Carle Orthopedics & Sports Medicine provide professional guidance to clients wanting consistent improvement.

Slow down, be aware when it comes to navigating wintry conditions

Therapy Services offers some advice for preventing the ankle sprains, concussions and back injuries they regularly see after inclement winter weather.

When life gets complicated get down to the basics

The pandemic has been difficult. Loss of routines, social isolation, uncertainty about the future… these topics are being discussed all over social media, broadcast on radio and television and written about in news publications. Add to that the seasonal challenges that often come with winter and you have a recipe for increased behavioral health problems among people in the community.

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.

Starting the New Year with good nutrition

Whether you are keeping a new year’s resolution or combatting illness through nutritional choices, eating healthy may be easier than you thought.

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.

Four-legged visitors bring comfort, support to staff and patients

Carle BroMenn and Carle Foundation Hospital use certified therapy dog programs to support patients and staff.

Wound patient finds healing, success with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

When his wounds weren’t healing on their own, Bill Marchment had another option. He turned to the experts at Carle for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

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.

Honor holiday traditions in safe ways

While the idea of gathering for Thanksgiving is exciting this year, keeping the holiday safe is essential.

Remember to take care of your heart during the holiday

Heart failures regularly occur during the holidays as patients indulge in high salt, alcohol and processed foods their heart cannot take.

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