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Schedule your child’s annual eye exam to begin their school year with success

Regularly checking children’s eye health should be at the top of every guardian’s list to maintain their general wellbeing.

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.

Help your child be a star “Pupil” this year with an annual eye exam at the Carle Eye Department

With the new school year quickly approaching, it’s important to schedule your child’s yearly eye exam, addressing any vision problems before they interfere with school performance.

Carle Health first to bring highly effective cleft lip treatment to patients throughout the region

Dr. Ashley Manlove introduced the nasoalveolar molding treatment to Carle Health to fill a need in her community, providing care to infant patients with cleft lips or palates.

Adjusting to life without masks means a busy time for pediatricians treating viral illness, strep

Pediatricians offer important reminders of handwashing, staying home if ill and staying away from others who are ill as they manage an uptick in illness among children.

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.

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.

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.

New online tools make access to care easier for patients

Carle prioritizes offering innovative solutions and services to keep you well, and is pleased to announce online appointment scheduling.

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.

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.

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.

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