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Find your rhythm with early detection of atrial fibrillation

Our hearts are controlled by a series of electrical signals felt by our pulse. When this signal is jumbled or irregular, we can have atrial fibrillation, a common type of abnormal heart rhythm known as arrhythmia

Families come together to honor babies no longer with us, support one another

The Shining Light Memorial for Pregnancy and Infant Loss annual event is bringing families together virtually and in person on Oct. 15 to provide support to families and honor pregnancy and infant loss.

Nurse's helping hands extend to Haiti

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

‘Sewing’ the seeds of nursing excellence

Within three short years, Lisa Malinowski lost both her mother and husband. But together with her daughter, she started a new small business and established a nursing scholarship at Carle.

Carle to offer Pfizer booster to recommended community members at scheduled vaccine clinics

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a booster dose for individuals who qualify six months after completing the two-dose Pfizer vaccine series. The CDC recommends the booster for those 65 and above and 50 and above with underlying medical conditions.

Rural Health and Farm Safety marks 30th year focused on safety

Community Health Initiatives outreach evolves to meet safety and health needs of farms, rural communities.

NICU focuses on importance of reading to babies through read-a-thon

The importance of reading to babies is highlighted in the NICU at Carle Foundation Hospital through a friendly reading competition.

Carle launches community flu clinics Sept. 21.

As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination against the flu is another important step in keeping our communities safe and healthy.

Administrative fellowship a launch pad to propel careers in healthcare

Year after year, numerous post graduates apply to the Carle Health Administrative Fellowship which offers a broad range of experiences, meaningful projects and the mentorship of executive leaders, or preceptors.

Carle Foundation Hospital and Carle BroMenn recognized as leaders in stroke care

The American Heart Association Award recognizes Carle Foundation Hospital and Carle BroMenn Medical Center for excellence in stroke care.

Six things you should do after calling an ambulance for someone

When medical attention is needed quickly, you call an ambulance. But what you do between the call and an ambulance’s arrival can make a significant difference for the patient.

Carle Health raises minimum wage to increase team member support, ensure strong healthcare workforce

To ensure team members have resources they need, Carle Health will increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour.

Carle Health welcomes McLean County Orthopedics to community of care

Bloomington-based McLean County Orthopedics joins Carle Health, expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive orthopedic, pain medicine and sports medicine services offered through the Carle Health system.

Gina Thomas officially takes on the role of Carle Richland Hospital president

After serving as interim president at the Olney based hospital for six months, long-time Carle team member Gina Thomas, DNP, RN assumes permanent position.

FDA grants full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

This marks the first COVID-19 vaccine to achieve full approval status in addition to its Emergency Use Authorization.

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.

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