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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.

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, Shriners Children's, bring specialized orthopedic care to Champaign

With three Carle Health-Shriners Children's clinics completed, patients, families, clinicians and volunteers appreciate the partnership and specialized pediatric orthopedic care.

World-class training opportunity provides unique hands-on experience in advanced procedures

Carle Illinois College of Medicine held the fifth Microsurgery and Endoscopic Hands-On Course in Champaign. Led by Wael Mostafa, MD, PhD, participants received hands-on training and expert guidance, developing their skills in treating skull-based tumors and practicing complex procedures.

Pediatric patient stays engaged with rehab thanks to child life team and mini horses visit

Child Life Specialists inside the Children’s Institute at Carle Foundation Hospital launched a creative way to help a long-term patient stay motivated.

TAVR procedure provides patients with an alternative treatment option to surgery

After noticing a change in endurance, Rudolph Phillips was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. The Carle Health TAVR procedure provides him and other high-risk surgery patients with an alternative treatment to improve quality of life.

Low-dose CT scan, advances in treatment give hope to lung cancer patients

Cancer survivor finds hope at Carle Cancer Institute Urbana thanks to detection, treatments for lung cancer.

Creating a welcoming experience for every patient as soon as they walk through the door.

The Carle Health Patient Access team completed a training focused on supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community – reinforcing the organization’s commitment to inclusive, affirming care from the very first point of contact.

New technology increases precise radiation treatment for cancer patients

With image-guided radiation therapy, Carle Cancer Institute Urbana treats multiple cancers, reduces likelihood of future heart complications after left breast treatment.

Carle plastic surgeon, CI MED student collaborating on a 3D-printed prosthesis

Currently in the prototype phase, the 3D scanning and printing technology focuses on developing a point-of-care option for breast cancer patients.

Carle Health school offers unique learning environment for children who are deaf or hard of hearing

Thirty pupils currently attend the Carle Auditory Oral School started by a physician and filling a community need for parents who want their children who are deaf or hard of hearing to learn communication through spoken language.

Primary Care and Pediatric appointment scheduling now available through MyCarle

Carle Health patients can now schedule Pediatric and Primary Care appointments directly in their MyCarle account.

Carle Foundation Hospital patients enjoy convenient Meds to Beds service thanks to CarleRx

Patients at Carle Foundation Hospital can request enrollment for the Meds to Beds program and have their discharge medications brought to their room before they leave.

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