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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Carle Health President and CEO receives national recognition for Healthcare Innovation
URBANA — Carle Health has announced that James C. Leonard, MD, President and CEO of the integrated health system, is the 2025 recipient of the American Hospital Association (AHA) Justin Ford Kimball Innovators Award. The prestigious honor is the national organization's highest award and recognizes Dr. Leonard's forward-thinking leadership and Carle Health's commitment to providing transformative care in the communities it serves under his leadership. AHA will present Dr. Leonard with the award at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting later this month. AHA selects one healthcare leader from its 5,000 membership organizations each year to celebrate leaders whose innovation advances access, coordination and health outcomes. Leaders receiving the recognition demonstrate innovation that has reshaped the future of healthcare. 'Innovation doesn't happen in a vacuum,' Dr. Leonard shared. 'It's the result of thousands of people working together every day with purpose, care and dedication. I'm honored to receive this award and I'm grateful for our team – because awards like this represent a collective commitment.' Throughout his 25-year tenure as President and CEO, Dr. Leonard has guided Carle Health's evolution into an integrated health system comprising of eight hospitals, a multispecialty family physician group, numerous outpatient sites, a research institute, and the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering based medical school. 'Jim Leonard is an accomplished leader and a strategic thinker whose contributions to advancing excellence have benefited not just Carle Health but the entire healthcare field,' said Rick Pollack, AHA president and CEO. Never losing touch with his foundation as a family medicine provider, Dr. Leonard brings together a focus on community-based access to care with value-driven, modern healthcare solutions. 'With Jim at the helm, I've really been able to see the trajectory of the healthcare system and our ability to provide more inclusive and specialized care for those we serve,' Napoleon Knight, MD, Carle Health executive vice president and chief medical officer said. 'From fortifying access to care in rural communities to bringing unmatched technology to the region, his vision for creating sustainable, patient-centered healthcare has been our driving force and put Carle Health in the position to make an incredible impact.' Under Dr. Leonard's leadership, the Carle Health system has: Expanded to include eight hospitals and a research institute. Established the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Extended its commitment to community health, exponentially increasing Carle Health's access and impact in supporting underserved communities. Opened the Mills Breast Cancer Institute and Digestive Health Institute. Launched the Carle Illinois Advanced Imaging Center with 7 Tesla MRI technology.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
It's Your Business I Equine therapy business does more than just (mini) horse around
May 3—Sarah Nixon didn't grow up on a farm. But as a someone who had the opportunity to live and work on one while recovering from trauma, she found caring for livestock to be "profoundly healing." And when she encountered miniature horses at an auction in Arthur, a lightbulb went off in her mind. "I knew that there was something incredibly special about them and the potential they could have to connect with children who had experienced trauma or may be at risk for trauma," Nixon said. She later entered the Carle Illinois College of Medicine's first Health-Make-A-Thon in 2019 and was awarded funding to help bring her idea to life. Six years later, Nixon and her two American Miniature Horses, Chiron and Shifa, have servd over 1,000 children in the Champaign-Urbana area as "Miniature Horse Power." While the business's primary focus is serving kids at risk of "adverse childhood experiences" in the Champaign County area, Nixon said Chiron and Shifa have greeted clients of all ages, including residents at Amber Glen Memory Care in Urbana. Nixon uses the two miniature horses to teach children about subjects such as wellness, "mini-horsemanship", nutrition, leadership and mindfulness. "Because mini horses are so small and unintimidating, they're much more approachable for children, especially children who have grown up in an urban environment and may have had limited interaction with animals," she said. Additionally, she and the two minis often visit the University of Illinois campus to help students who are dealing with "exam-time jitters." "It just changes their whole focus," she said. "It gets them away from the anxiety of needing to cram for exams and (allows them to) just chill and be in the moment." For more information on Miniature Horse Power, call 917-830-5640 or email . The Main Scoop is opening a new shop that will be located at The Yard on Broadway in Urbana. "Right now, Drew Smith is leading the charge on when the first hall opens, but we hope to open alongside Smith Burger and anyone else that is ready to go at that time," said co-owner Jessica Hanson. "We are targeting a June opening at this time." The ice cream shop is one of several restaurants that will be located in , a new development underway at the former Broadway Food Hall at 401 N. Broadway Ave. in Urbana. The Main Scoop currently has locations in Mahomet, Monticello, Rantoul and West Main Street in Urbana. "Our downtown Urbana location WILL remain open," Hanson said. "We are excited to service two different audiences and locations in the C-U area." The business also plans to open a new shop in Paxton at 201 E. State St. The Champaign Public Library will hold the Young Entrepreneur Program Pitch Competition from 2 to 5 p.m. today in the Robeson A/B room. The event, which is open to the public, is the culmination of an 11-week workshop and mentoring series led by the library's business specialist, Lauren Gramly. Students also received advice from local business leaders and entrepreneurs, library staff said. During Sunday's event, 11 high schoolers will present their business ideas in hopes of winning seed money, with $5,000 awarded to the first-place winner. "Watching these students develop their ideas and grow over the past 11 weeks has been inspiring," Gramly said. "I'm so impressed by their dedication, and I'm excited to see their hard work pay off at the pitch competition." Central Illinois Natural Health Clinic has announced plans to move its Danville location from 1012 W. Fairchild St. to 800 Oak St., with the new location housed within the Illume Counseling and Wellness Center. Clinic officials expect the move to be complete by May 12 and do not anticipate any interruption in services. The clinic will continue to offer its "signature services" at the new location, including naturopathic medicine, nutritional counseling and chiropractics. "Twenty years ago, we opened our doors with a vision of bringing holistic health options to Danville and the surrounding communities," said Dr. Andrew Peters, founder and director of the clinic. "Today, we're thrilled to not only celebrate this milestone anniversary but also to announce our move into a new facility that will allow us to better serve our patients for years to come." Peters will also continue to see patients in the clinic's Urbana facility at 302 W. Elm St. Illinois American Water has announced plans to build a new water storage tank on Market Street, just north of Interstate 72. Company officials said the elevated tank will "enhance the overall water delivery system" in Champaign, improve fire protection, and replace a 78-year-old tank located on Market Street south of the interstate, near the Market Place Shopping Center. Company officials said construction on the approximately $4.5-million project is expected to kick off in late 2025, with completion estimated to be late 2026. "The new tank will nearly double the existing tank water storage volume of 1 million gallons to better support the Champaign community that has grown and expanded greatly over the past 80 years," said Director of Operations Luke Esteppe.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Budzinski, medical providers talk potential cuts to Urbana's Carle Hospital
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — There was a discussion about cuts to the medical community at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on Friday. The conversation between medical providers and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski focused on possible Medicaid cuts and how that could impact patients. They also took a tour of Carle's obstetrics department. Carle Illinois College of Medicine says music can help post-surgery Carle's president said they're still awaiting clarity on what Medicaid cuts could look like, and that the discussion today helped paint that picture. 'I really appreciated the congresswoman's thoughtful questions about how it would impact families in Central Illinois, as well as health care providers, and it would,' said Elizabeth Angelo, president of Carle Foundation. 'Some of the things that are being discussed would have a very dramatic impact on hospitals' ability to provide care for families who are already struggling.' She said they also discussed Carle's role as a safety net hospital for the region. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
