PEORIA ( 25News Now ) - Carle Health and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation are launching a new partnership aimed at expanding inpatient rehabilitation services across Central Illinois.

The collaboration starts in January 2026 and will operate at three locations: Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle BroMenn Medical Center and Carle Health Proctor Hospital.

Carle Health leaders said the partnership will allow patients to continue receiving care from their existing providers while adding Mary Free Bed’s specialized expertise in rehabilitation. The organizations expect the combined model to bring advanced treatment options, updated technologies and a more seamless patient experience.

James C. Leonard, MD, Carle Health president and CEO, said the effort is part of a long-term plan to meet rising de

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