Rachele Ackerman noticed her 4-year old son, Jackson, felt constant pain in his stomach and was growing slower than his peers. So, Ackerman took her son to multiple doctors to find what was wrong. It wasn’t until one doctor recommended a visit to the gastroenterologist that progress was made.

The Carle BroMenn Service Auxiliary works to improve the hospital experience for staff, patients and visitors.

Illinois lawmakers are trying the curb plastic production by limiting foam food containers and single-use plastic bags, which contribute to rising plastic levels in lakes and groundwater sources like the Mahomet Aquifer.

A new flag, raising awareness about organ donation, now flies with the U.S. and Illinois state flags at the hospital in Normal.

State lawmakers are pushing a bill to ban food additives that have been linked to cancer and behavioral issues, but there is a debate over who should regulate it.

A Central Illinois cardiologist breaks down the potential benefits of GLP-1 medications on heart health. It was one of the American College of Cardiology's top five trends in 2025.

McLean County Health Department's administrator breaks down what is known about the bird flu, or H5N1 strain of influenza A.

Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy unveiled a report in January on increased cancer risk associated with alcohol use, even under current healthy guidelines. Health professionals say the report comes from years of convincing research.

The dangers of air pollution from the smoke generated by West Coast wildfires can be more widespread and long-term, potentially impacting Central Illinois.

A doctor in Normal talks to WGLT about the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's updates on recommended treatments of restless leg syndrome.