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10/15/2026

Campers process grief and enjoy activities

Camp Healing Heart and Kourage Kids Camp, two Carle Health camps, allow youth campers and adult volunteers to learn about grief, support each other and enjoy a day at camp.

Community

10/09/2026

A father shares about pregnancy loss during one of two Carle Health events on Oct. 15

Shining Light Infant Memorial events, one in Urbana and one in Normal are held in conjunction with the annual International Wave of Light, a worldwide lighting of candles at 7 p.m. on Pregnancy Loss and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. The Urbana ceremony is also livestreamed.

Community

10/02/2026

Police lieutenant son and his mother, a nurse, connect for NICU read-a-thon

Unbeknownst to NICU nurse Sandy Ater, her son, Sean, accepted an invitation to read to babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Carle Foundation Hospital.

Community

10/01/2026

Carle Health Nurse Honor Guard seeking others to help with tributes to passing colleagues

Families are thankful to include a touching tribute led by volunteer Honor Guard nurses as they celebrate the lives of loved ones within the profession of nursing.

Community

09/24/2026

Benchmarking drives environmental sustainability at Carle Health

The Carle Health system has been awarded the Greenhealth Champion Award from Practice Greenhealth, recognizing efforts to improve the environmental performance of all eight system hospitals.

Community

09/18/2026

Carle Health Methodist and Proctor Hospitals to unite as one hospital serving Greater Peoria

The spirit of innovation and collaboration that has long guided the care provided at Proctor continues as Carle Health works to improve the coordination and efficiency of care between hospital locations.

Community

09/11/2026

Carle Health and Christie Clinic partner to create the Champaign Endoscopy Center

To provide more access to digestive health services, Carle Health and Christie Clinic have partnered to open the Champaign Endoscopy Center, celebrating the occasion with an open house event.

Community

08/25/2026

Children living with grief find kindred spirits and expert support

Kourage Kids Camp and Camp Healing Heart help children and teens to process grief. Registration is open for campers and volunteers of both Carle Hospice camps.

Community

08/21/2026

Angie Hatfield Marker named Vice President of Carle Health Center for Philanthropy

Carle Health community commitment continues to expand.

Community

08/19/2026

Volunteers create lasting memories for families and loved ones of patients

A new end-of-life legacy program through inpatient Oncology at Carle Foundation Hospital provides patients and families with sentimental paintings created by volunteers as meaningful keepsakes. Launched by Carle Illinois College of Medicine (CI MED) student volunteers, the initiative seeks more volunteers to create physical reminders of loved ones and memories shared.

Community

07/24/2026

Carle Health Mobile Market accepting SNAP benefits, inviting produce donations

Efforts to provide access to fresh produce and shelf-stable items in Vermilion County are increasing thanks to the Vermilion County Community Health Collaborative led by Carle Health Community Health Initiatives.

Community

07/13/2026

A fall at “The Falls” prompts use of advanced robotic technology to overcome 30 years of knee pain

A Carle Orthopedics surgeon offering advanced robotic technology helped a Monticello patient with two knee replacement surgeries and life without knee pain after he broke a hip.

Community

07/09/2026

CI MED Class of 2030 begins journey to transform healthcare

The Class of 2030 entering Carle Illinois College of Medicine is the ninth to enter. The class of 64 includes 17 students from the state of Illinois. A link to view the entire ceremony is below.

Community

07/06/2026

Schedule school and sports physical appointments now ahead of the fall rush

Annual physicals help make sure your kids are healthy and safe before a new school year or sports season and may be required. Schedule your child’s appointment with their primary care provider now ahead of the fall rush.

Community

06/16/2026

Keeping your feet and ankles healthy: Specialists in Bloomington offer advice

Staying active outdoors is particularly enticing during warmer months, but foot and ankle specialists recommend taking precautions to avoid injury.

Community

05/21/2026

Problem-solving physician innovator excels as aspiring surgeon, entrepreneur, mentor

The 2026 recipient of the prestigious James C. Leonard, MD, Golden-Headed Cane Award worked with a Carle Health physician to highlight the student's curiosity and commitment to improving healthcare in rural areas.

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