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“Yes, I have cancer, but it’s still me,” a patient’s cold capping experience

For a Carle Health team member facing a breast cancer diagnosis, this research study opportunity came at the perfect time.

Carle Health team members warm hearts working outside in the extreme cold

Team members who work outside during the extreme cold take extra steps to make sure that patients and visitors remain safe. That's especially evident during extreme cold weather.

Access to EMS services for Hoopeston expands with the creation of a new landing pad

With the creation of a new landing pad located just outside Carle Hoopeston at Charlotte Ann Russell, the community now has increased access to additional emergency medical services.

Carle Health Methodist Hospital offers latest life-saving technology, WATCHMAN™, for AFib

Carle Health Methodist Hospital celebrates a major milestone in heart care, offering new hope to patients with atrial fibrillation at risk of stroke.

Palliative care services provide supportive care to improve quality of life

Through collaborative care with patients, their support systems and care teams, the palliative care team at Carle Health works to improve a patient’s quality of life.

Renowned surgeon performs successful robotic Whipple procedure on determined cancer patient

Vermilion County patient is first to participate in the less invasive surgery that offers early-stage cancer patients an opportunity to remove cancer, restore digestive process.

Mobile market student volunteer is an example of rewarding community involvement

All Vermilion County mobile market stops and the warehouse need volunteers. With a minimal amount of donated time, volunteers of all ages can make a big difference.

Carle Health welcomes Robert Cavagnol, MD, as Carle Health Bloomington-Normal Service Area President

A new area president, who will oversee operations at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Eureka Hospital and affiliated outpatient centers and specialty clinics serving Bloomington-Normal, Eureka and surrounding communities, is named.

Temporary visitor guidelines and masking recommendations reduce the spread of illness

Carle Health facilities update prevention protocols due to increasing respiratory illness activity.

Carle Health treats the whole person and honors team members who demonstrate service excellence

At Carle Health, we treat the whole person. And we celebrate team members who recognize that the healthcare system's commitment to service excellence starts with them. One way we do that is with our quarterly Way to Be! awards.

Plan for end-of-year vision care needs

Plan now to apply your 2025 Flex Spending Account funds. At the Champaign Carle Optical Shop, these funds can be used to purchase lenses, frames and contacts before Dec. 31.

Carle Health receives Practice Greenhealth Partner Recognition Award for stewardship efforts

Carle Foundation Hospital receives the Partner Recognition Award from Practice Greenhealth for notable actions taken to improve the facility’s environmental impact.

Carle Health Greater Peoria hospitals recognized for excellence in antimicrobial stewardship

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Acute Care Honor Roll recognizes hospitals that prioritize and excel in implementing evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship practices.

Carle Health and Mary Free Bed unite to transform inpatient rehabilitation

National rehab expert and community health system offer local care and advanced treatment

Carle Health names Kurt Leifheit as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer beginning in 2026

The long-time health system legal advisor will join the system executive leadership team and support strategic direction of the organization.

Convenient Care Plus at Carle Foundation Hospital has moved to the South Clinic Building

Convenient Care Plus at Carle Foundation Hospital has relocated to the Carle Urbana South Clinic building.

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