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Quick treatment saves a patient’s life; know the signs of thrombosis for life-saving care

After surgery, Lynn Worthington was finding it hard to breathe. Thanks to a trip to the emergency department, Worthington received immediate thrombosis treatment and an improved health outcome.

Bariatric surgery marks beginning of lifestyle and nutrition changes to maintain weight loss

Bariatric surgery helps patients live healthier, longer lives, marking one step in lifestyle changes that help maintain weight loss.

World-class procedure at Methodist helps detect lung cancer early

ION Robotic Assisted Bronchoscopy is an innovative procedure that Carle Health Methodist Hospital uses to detect lung cancer when it's at an early, treatable stage. Methodist is the only hospital in the Peoria/ Pekin market to offer ION.

Carle Health Methodist, Carle Foundation hospitals among nation's best for bariatric surgery

Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria has been accredited as a bariatric surgery center of excellence. Meanwhile, Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana has been accredited for a fourth time.

The Carle Heart and Vascular Institute achieves certification for excellence in patient outcomes

The American College of Cardiology awards the Carle Heart and Vascular Institute the Transcatheter Valve Certification.

Weight loss surgery and a virtual support group improve quality of life for a grateful patient

With the support of an online community and her bariatric team, Laurie Lingley’s bariatric surgical treatment is helping to improve her quality of life.

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.

Minimally invasive surgery available to early stage lung cancer patients

Carle Cancer Institute surgeons use robotics to take on complicated cases.

Children have a new, local option for eye health

Carle Eye department is excited to welcome pediatric ophthalmology back to the community with the addition of Saba Alniemi, MD, Ophthalmology. Children will now have more access to better eye health right in their own back yard.

Encouragement, expertise give 'fresh start' to bariatric patient

Mattoon resident Colin Leggett knew he needed to make a change. With Carle’s Bariatric Surgery team right at his side, he made the first step toward a better future for himself and his family. Now down 175 pounds, Colin believes that the team at Carle Bariatric Surgery can help others too.

“Battlefield faith” and brain specialists saved this aneurysm survivor

It was a normal Tuesday, until the moment that would change everything for the Criders. Thanks to Carle’s Comprehensive Stroke care teams, dynamic duo surgeons, excellent and quality care stroke patient shows signs of recovery.

Complex brain surgery provides new lease on a 'full and complete life'

Julian Wade needed a complicated brain surgery to stop an aggressive tumor. Carle Neuroscience Institute was there.

Carle experts join country's elite to advance brain surgery training

Dr. Wael Mostafa: New event helps put Champaign-Urbana on the map for world-class medical research and clinical practice.

Ear surgery helps Rantoul mother's tears stop flowing

Carle Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), Audiology and Hearing Services move to Carle Outpatient Services at The Fields by surgery center.

Patients start steady shift to Carle Outpatient Services at The Fields

Some Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) patients will begin their visits next week at Carle Outpatient Services at The Fields.

Weight-loss success: 'I had to know surgery was right for me'

In the 15 years since her surgery, Karen DeBauche has hiked Alaskan glaciers and savored her job and circle of friends.

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