CARLE

About

Carle Health is a vertically integrated healthcare system with a clear mission: to be the trusted partner in healthcare decisions for everyone who relies on us. By integrating clinical care, health insurance, medical research, and higher education, Carle Health ensures accessible, high-quality care that enhances health in communities across central Illinois and beyond.

Guided by our commitment to providing the best possible care for patients and health plan members, Carle Health is fueled by a philanthropic spirit aimed at addressing real-world health challenges now and in the future. Our system encompasses eight award-winning hospitals and multispecialty physician group practices with over 1,300 doctors and advanced practice providers. We offer provider-driven health insurance plans such as Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare, alongside the Carle Illinois College of Medicine—the world's first engineering-based medical school—Methodist College, and the Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute.

These entities, along with other associated healthcare businesses, collaborate to ensure patients and health plan members receive timely care throughout their healthcare journey. Established in Urbana, IL, Carle Health employs nearly 16,500 team members across Illinois, Indiana, Washington, and North Carolina. We take pride in being recognized as a Great Place to Work.