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We are Carle Health

Mission
To be your trusted partner in all healthcare decisions.

Vision
Improve health by providing highly accessible, world-class care and service.

Values
Excellence, Integrity, Inclusivity, Compassion, and Accountability.

Culture
Carle Health is committed to making diversity, equity and inclusion central to all that we do for team members, patients, and our communities.

With more than 16,600 employees in its 8 hospitals, multi-specialty physician groups and associated healthcare businesses Carle Health provides exceptional care to 16 communities and just over 3 million people throughout central and southern Illinois. Our strong mission, vision, and values guide us to a culture on teamwork and inclusiveness. At Carle Health we are driven by compassion to be a trusted healthcare partner for our patients, team members and communities.

For Carle Health history visit: Carle Health | Company History, Mission, & Values

Community Impact

As the region’s trusted healthcare provider, serving and improving the health of our community members is central to everything we do at Carle Health. Our commitment to the community reflects our mission to serve by delivering high quality care, conducting impactful medical research and training the providers and caregivers of tomorrow. As part of our dedication to improving the health of the people we serve, we are constantly collaborating with other organizations within our communities and policymakers to expand access to programs and resources to address issues affecting the health and well-being of our community members.

Through our Community Health Initiatives (CHI) like Healthy Beginnings and Mobile Health Clinics and close work with area partners we are focused on addressing the root causes of health concerns facing the people we serve.

To learn more visit: Community Health Initiatives | Carle.org.
Trillium Place Young Minds Center
Carle Health Mobile Clinics
Community Health Initiatives
Carle Auditory and Oral School for Deaf and Hearing Impaired

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Carle Health is committed to being an inclusive space for our team members, patients, health plan members and communities. Building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment lays the foundation for trusted partnerships and the delivery of high-quality care for everyone we serve. Making our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts central to all we do is how we meet our shared mission and vision. We cannot build trust without acknowledging, respecting and welcoming the diversity of identities and backgrounds among our team members, patients and health plan members.

“At Carle Health we're committed to making diversity, equity and inclusion central to all we do. We can't live our mission without it. Being a place where diversity it valued equity is a priority and inclusion what connects us with what truly will truly make Carle Health the trusted healthcare partner our patients, communities and team members deserve. Every day, our DEI actions have an impact on those who count on us.”
- James C. Leonard, MD, president and chief executive officer, Carle Health

Watch video: At Carle Health, DEI Matters. on Vimeo

Across many projects and priorities, diversity, equity and inclusion work at Carle Health is grounded in four areas:

Building a workforce that represents and reflects the communities we serve.

Creating positive team member experiences through inclusive recruitment, retention and advancement opportunities.

Enhancing the patient experience for members of marginalized groups.

Closing gaps to create equitable healthcare outcomes in the communities we serve.

Carle Health is committed to being an inclusive space for our team members, patients, health plan members and communities. Building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment lays the foundation for trusted partnerships and the delivery of high-quality care for everyone we serve. To learn more about our DEI mission click to see our annual report with full details.

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You deserve a work experience where you can meet with other professionals across diverse teams, share your experiences, learn, grow and influence an inclusive healthcare culture. Our Carle Inclusion Connection (CIC) group program provides team members opportunities for Professional growth, mentorship and ways to connect their identities with the work we do every day. At Carle Health, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices and talents can thrive.

Currently supporting the following CIC Groups:
Black Physicians at Carle
Carle hYPe (young professionals)
CAN (Carle Accessibility Network)
Carle MVP (military and veterans)
Carle Multicultural Alliance
Carle Pride
CREW (women's group)

To get involved please contact: DEI@carle.com. 

For more information visit Carle Health | Solving Real-World Problems.

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Healthcare Equality Index:
Carle Health is recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) as a leader in creating safe and supportive healthcare practices for LGBTQ+ community members. The healthcare system is proud to be one of the only institutions in downstate Illinois distinguished by the Healthcare Equity Index (HEI) for building an inclusive and beneficial care experience for every patient as we work to improve healthcare outcomes for everyone we serve.

We have established gender-inclusive policies, practices and education to serve patients of all gender identities. This includes updates to our electronic medical record system to better capture patient data, policy review, and enterprise-wide team member education on creating a gender-inclusive healthcare environment.

Transgender Care Directory

We recognize the value of our veterans in making our mission possible as well. Our human resources team recognizes and understands military experience and strengths, both on a resume and in an interview to align your skills with a career opportunity. Contact our team today and see how your service experience fits at Carle Health.

Awards and Accreditations

State-of-the-Art Services

Carle Health is continuously working to bring the best to central Illinois.
Accreditations and advanced care centers include:

  • Level I and Level II Trauma Center.

  • Comprehensive Stroke Center.

  • Level III Perinatal Services.

  • Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence.

  • Carle Neuroscience Institute (including Spine Institute).

  • Carle Cancer Institute/Carle Cancer Institute Normal

  • Mills Breast Cancer Institute.

  • Carle Heart and Vascular Institute.

  • Carle Digestive Health Institute.

  • Expanding Children’s Hearing Opportunities (ECHO).

About Carle Health

Carle Health is a healthcare system with a bold but simple mission: to be the trusted partner in all healthcare decisions for everyone who depends on it. Combining clinical care, health insurance, medical research and higher education, Carle Health provides highly accessible, high-quality care and service to improve health in communities throughout central Illinois and beyond. Always focused on its North Star – providing the best care possible for patients, health plan members and rewarding career opportunities for team members.

At Carle Health, we are dedicated to a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.

The system includes eight, award-winning hospitals, multispecialty physician group practices with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers, provider-driven health insurance plans including Health AllianceTM and First Carolina Care, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, Methodist College, Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute, and other associated healthcare businesses – all working together to get patients and health plan members the care they need at the right time and at every point in their healthcare journey.

Founded in Urbana, IL, Carle Health has more than 16,600 team members.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.