Urbana, Ill.— Carle’s Pharmacy director Linda Fred, RPh, and others launched a safe, easy and anonymous way for community members to dispose of medications with the installation of a secure box in the Orchard Street lobby at Carle Foundation Hospital. As a pharmacist, Fred understands the risks and dangers of […]
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Recognizing, preventing RSV in babies
BY DANI TIETZdani@sjodaily.com A kiss on the forehead during a snuggle with an infant is not unusual. But when someone has symptoms of the common cold come in close contact with an infant, they could be spreading more than just affection. Dr. Stefanie Schroeder, a pediatrician at Carle, said “someone […]
Mental Health and First Aid class for Agriculture available
Carle ’s Mental Health and First Aid Training What you need to know: Tuesday, January 14 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Farm Credit Illinois1100 Farm Credit Dr., Mahomet, ILCost: $10 per personRegister online at carle.org/mhfa or call (217) 365-5460Contact: SeedsofWellness@carle.com BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com There is a lot that farmers will […]
Feldkamps West gives back to breast cancer community throughout October
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com For every eight women in the United States, one will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Even as Cathy Croft continues to undergo her own treatments for breast cancer, this statistic — one in eight women in the U.S. — is what she spends […]
Six tips to help young athletes prepare for upcoming season
Just because the weather outside is getting colder, it doesn’t always mean that athletes are taking time away from their sport. In fact, for many East Central Illinois athletes, the cold months are a time to prepare their body for the grind of spring, summer and fall seasons. Adam Tarr, Certified […]