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(Fee is $5 per child.) This fun course is excellent for preparing the little people already in your household for a new baby!  It includes discussion of basic baby do’s and don’ts, a movie, snack, photo op, and more! Bring: Child in pajamas with one pillow, one blanket and a baby doll, teddy bear or other stuffed toy to practice holding a baby. Children must be accompanied by a parent. You will receive a reminder email for the class you registered for. Please specify whether the child attending will be a boy or a girl, and if they prefer chocolate or white milk. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A MUST if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help you be prepared for a successful breastfeeding journey!  Class content includes:  - Breastfeeding Basics – How To Know You’re Doing It “Right”! - Avoiding Common Breastfeeding Pitfalls - How To Know Your Baby Is Getting Enough - Pumping – Which Pumps Are Best, Going Back to Work, Storing Milk - What You Really Need vs. Products You Can Live Without - The Benefits of Breastfeeding Bring: Nothing to bring; birth partner attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

The Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) course is designed for healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support through the stabilization or transport phases of a pediatric emergency. This course is designed to enhance the participant’s skills in the evaluation and management of an infant or child with respiratory compromise, circulatory compromise, or cardiac arrest. The goal of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Twice monthly we offer the for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce the learner to the initial actions that should be taken in the event of a cardiac emergency. Participants will learn how to assess a victim of a cardiac arrest, how to access help, and how to begin providing life-saving interventions for those victims of sudden cardiac events. Healthcare providers are also instructed in the safe operation of an automated external defibrillator on children and adults. They are also instructed in the safe usage of a barrier device for providing mouth-to-mask ventilations and the use of a bag-valve mask device. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

This community course is offered to lay public providers who either need CPR training for a career or for those who want to take it for personal enrichment. The course is offered once a month on the first Tuesday of the month. A Health Care Provider Course is also offered once monthly for students who must have the training for allied health careers or other job requirements. Please contact the office for dates of the Health Care Provider course. Continuing education credit is offered to day care providers for whom it is required by Illinois Department of Public Health. This year First Aid Class will be included with the 5:30 pm CPR Class every other month on the first Tuesday at 7 pm. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Class content includes:  - Pregnancy Discomforts and Danger Signs - How to Know When You’re REALLY In Labor - Stages of Labor - Pain Management During Labor - And more! Bring: Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Join us for an exclusive preview of all that this year’s Holiday Festival has to offer. In addition to receiving a FREE signature drink, a $10 admission ticket also allows guests to purchase cash-and-carry items, bid on silent auction items and view the beautifully- adorned Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education before doors open to the public at 10 am on Friday. You won’t want to miss this exclusive opportunity! Call the SBL Health Foundation for tickets and additional information at 217-258-2511. Read more

A $3 admission ticket allows guests to purchase retail items, Packages with Pizzazz, tabletop trees and wreaths, and place bids on silent auction items featuring 4-foot decorated trees and holiday decor. Cookies with Claus 3 to 8 pm • Friday, November 22 9 am to 1 pm • Saturday, November 23 Bring the kids to visit Santa at our Cookies with Claus where they can enjoy cookies, have their photo taken with Santa, and have their faces painted by Wild Style Designs.     Read more

A $3 admission ticket allows guests to purchase retail items, Packages with Pizzazz, tabletop trees and wreaths, and place bids on silent auction items featuring 4-foot decorated trees and holiday decor. Cookies with Claus 9 am to 1 pm • Saturday, November 23 Bring the kids to visit Santa at our Cookies with Claus where they can enjoy cookies, have their photo taken with Santa, and have their faces painted by Wild Style Designs.   Read more

Twice monthly we offer the for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Twice monthly we offer the for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce the learner to the initial actions that should be taken in the event of a cardiac emergency. Participants will learn how to assess a victim of a cardiac arrest, how to access help, and how to begin providing life-saving interventions for those victims of sudden cardiac events. Healthcare providers are also instructed in the safe operation of an automated external defibrillator on children and adults. They are also instructed in the safe usage of a barrier device for providing mouth-to-mask ventilations and the use of a bag-valve mask device. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

(This class is offered free of charge to everyone.) Great for all new parents and grandparents! Class content includes:  - How to Care for Your Newborn - Newborn Bath - Circumcision and Cord Stump Care - SIDS Prevention - Common Newborn Appearances (molding, milia, rash, etc) - Tips for Calming a Fussy Baby - What You Really Need vs. Products You Can Live Without Safe and Snug Car Seat Class- Now included in Bootie Kamp seminar! We’re thrilled to bring you this service from the Mattoon Police Department. Car seat safety information will be provided by Mattoon police officers who are also certified car seat technicians. A discussion and question and answer period will be included. Bring your car seat installed in your vehicle (if possible) and the car seat techs will assess it, insuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the right seat for your baby. In the State of Illinois, children must be properly restrained in an appropriate car seat upon leaving the hospital and at any other time thereafter. Anyone who will be transporting your child is encouraged to attend. More than one car seat can be checked per family. The best time to attend is prior to 36 weeks of pregnancy, but all parents are also welcome. Bring: Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

(Fee is $5 per person. Birth partner and additional persons welcome.) Limited to 16 participants only. This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life. Participants will not be certified in this course.  Bring: Nothing to bring. PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in “Natural Childbirth” and “Active Labor” methods.  Class content includes:  - Pregnancy Discomforts and Danger Signs - How to Know When You’re REALLY In Labor - Stages of Labor - Pain Management During Labor - Maximizing Your Labor Progress - And more! PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and Relaxation During Labor - Birth Partner’s Role in Labor - Understanding Postpartum - A First Look at Breastfeeding Bring: A pillow and blanket to Week Two. PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Class content includes:  - Pregnancy Discomforts and Danger Signs - How to Know When You’re REALLY In Labor - Stages of Labor - Pain Management During Labor - And more! Bring: Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A MUST if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help you be prepared for a successful breastfeeding journey!  Class content includes:  - Breastfeeding Basics – How To Know You’re Doing It “Right”! - Avoiding Common Breastfeeding Pitfalls - How To Know Your Baby Is Getting Enough - Pumping – Which Pumps Are Best, Going Back to Work, Storing Milk - What You Really Need vs. Products You Can Live Without - The Benefits of Breastfeeding Bring: Nothing to bring; birth partner attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

Twice monthly we offer the for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Fee is $5 per child. This fun course is excellent for preparing the little people already in your household for a new baby!  It includes discussion of basic baby do’s and don’ts, a movie, snack, photo op, and more. Bring your child in pajamas with one pillow, one blanket and a baby doll, teddy bear or other stuffed toy to practice holding a baby. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

Twice monthly we offer the for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The November 12, 2020 class will be held at SBL Center for Healthy Living on the Sarah Bush Lincoln campus.   Read more

For more information on these courses, or to register, please email the EMS Office, or call (217) 258-2403. Read more

Twice monthly we offer the for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce the learner to the initial actions that should be taken in the event of a cardiac emergency. Participants will learn how to assess a victim of a cardiac arrest, how to access help, and how to begin providing life-saving interventions for those victims of sudden cardiac events. Healthcare providers are also instructed in the safe operation of an automated external defibrillator on children and adults. They are also instructed in the safe usage of a barrier device for providing mouth-to-mask ventilations and the use of a bag-valve mask device. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes: - How to care for your newborn - Newborn bath - Circumcision and cord stump care - SIDS prevention - Common newborn appearances (molding, milia, rash, etc) - Tips for calming a fussy baby - What you really need vs. products you can live without - Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

The annual Windows to Heaven celebration of life, a memorial program that honors children who have died, will be held at 10 am on Saturday, February 8, in Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln. This service is for those families who have suffered the loss of a child. Inspired by a Swedish children’s song, Windows to Heaven is a series of beautifully handcrafted windows from which an artist’s rendition of the brilliant night sky filled with stars can be seen. It’s permanent home is in the chapel at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Silver stars engraved with the child’s name will hang in the clear sky among other stars. Stars can be purchased for $20 each by parents, friends, or relatives of children who have died. Children need not have received care at Sarah Bush Lincoln to have a star hung in their honor, and their deaths need not be recent. Funds raised from the purchase of stars will go toward bereavement services including literature, support groups, and counseling. Please consider purchasing a star to remember the loss of a child or start an annual donation in memory of the child you have already honored. Please join in this commemorative service to ensure that these children are always remembered. Lincolnland Hospice offers two different support groups for those grieving the loss of a loved one of any age. Pathways through Grief is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets from 7 to 8:30 pm on the first Wednesday of each month in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Hopeful Horizons, another grief support group, meets from 1 to 2:30 pm on the third Thursday of each month at Lincolnland Hospice, located in Prairie Pavilion 2. For more information or to sponsor a child’s star, please contact Lincolnland Hospice at 800-454-4055. The engraved stars must be pre-ordered and will be hung in the Windows to Heaven display in the Health Center’s chapel. Read more

Featuring chocolates and candy from Flesor's Candy Kitchen. Flesor’s will bring a limited number of chocolate covered strawberries and cherries, but you can pre-order by calling Sara or Devin at Flesor’s at 217 253-3753. All proceeds support SBL Guild projects. Read more

To help you gain a better understanding of our destinations, we are hosting a Kick Off Party at 2 pm on Friday, Feb. 14, in the SBL Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education. Karen Noble and Troy Orwig from Good News Travels will be on hand to answer your questions. We hope you can join us and enjoy some light refreshments. Please RSVP by calling 217 258-2422 or email Janet Truesdale at advantage50@sblhs.org. I’m looking forward to traveling with you again this year. View a full list of trips Read more

8 weekly sessions Mondays, Starting February 17 through April 6 6:30-8:00pm Performance Excellence Room, Ground floor of the Health Center. Please meet in the first floor foyer to proceed to classroom. When someone you love dies, it can be hard to understand your often complex and painful thoughts and feelings. Join us for this 8-week grief group where you will explore different ways to help yourself heal. Please call 1-800-454-4055 and talk to our Bereavement Counselors Dawn Sexton or Resa Ware to register for this free class no later than February 10, 2020. Seating is limited to 16. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding The February 20 class will be held at the SBL Center for Healthy Living in Prairie Pavilion 2, just East of the hospital. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

For more information on these courses, or to register, please email the EMS Office, or call (217) 258-2403. Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The February 29 date will be held at the SBL Center for Healthy Living in Prairie Pavilion 2, just east of the hospital.   Read more

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce the learner to the initial actions that should be taken in the event of a cardiac emergency. Participants will learn how to assess a victim of a cardiac arrest, how to access help, and how to begin providing life-saving interventions for those victims of sudden cardiac events. Healthcare providers are also instructed in the safe operation of an automated external defibrillator on children and adults. They are also instructed in the safe usage of a barrier device for providing mouth-to-mask ventilations and the use of a bag-valve mask device. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

This community course is offered to lay public providers who either need CPR training for a career or for those who want to take it for personal enrichment. The course is offered once a month on the first Tuesday of the month. A Health Care Provider Course is also offered once monthly for students who must have the training for allied health careers or other job requirements. Please contact the office for dates of the Health Care Provider course. Continuing education credit is offered to day care providers for whom it is required by Illinois Department of Public Health. This year First Aid Class will be included with the 5:30 pm CPR Class every other month on the first Tuesday at 7 pm. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Colon cancer is treatable in its earliest stages, and periodic screenings are needed for early detection. A limited number of free Hemosure colon cancer screening kits are available on a first-come first-served basis. This easy-to-do free screen is non-invasive and has a 97 percent accuracy rate! Where and when can I get a kit? Available while supplies last. Your kit must be picked up in person. SBL Tuscola Clinic Friday, March 6 11 am to 1 pm For more information, call the SBL Gastroenterology Clinic at 217-258-4155. Read more

Southern Missouri Wine Package What better way to start your wine country weekend than in Rocheport with a tour (for up to 10) of Les Bourgeois Vineyards, offering a world-class experience in Mid-Missouri. You’ll be offered multiple tastings of their wines while touring the winery & vineyard to see first-hand how the process works. As a preview, you’ll also receive a bottle of their wine to enjoy in advance or on the bluff top patio, with its spectacular view of the Missouri River Valley. Continue your Rocheport visit with dinner for two at Abigail’s in the historic business district before retiring for the first of your two-night stay at the quaint School House B&B. Package Includes: Tour & tasting for up to 10 at Les Bourgeois Vineyards, Rocheport, and a complimentary bottle of wine Dinner for two at Abigail’s in historic district of Rocheport Two-night stay at the School House B&B, Rocheport $400 Herman Hill gift certificate good for accommodations, spa services or products $50 BP gas card from Lanman Oil Also includes wine from southern Missouri vineyards & miscellaneous wine tools This purchase is for 1 raffle ticket for $5. Read more

Southern Missouri Wine Package What better way to start your wine country weekend than in Rocheport with a tour (for up to 10) of Les Bourgeois Vineyards, offering a world-class experience in Mid-Missouri. You’ll be offered multiple tastings of their wines while touring the winery & vineyard to see first-hand how the process works. As a preview, you’ll also receive a bottle of their wine to enjoy in advance or on the bluff top patio, with its spectacular view of the Missouri River Valley. Continue your Rocheport visit with dinner for two at Abigail’s in the historic business district before retiring for the first of your two-night stay at the quaint School House B&B. Package Includes: Tour & tasting for up to 10 at Les Bourgeois Vineyards, Rocheport, and a complimentary bottle of wine Dinner for two at Abigail’s in historic district of Rocheport Two-night stay at the School House B&B, Rocheport $400 Herman Hill gift certificate good for accommodations, spa services or products $50 BP gas card from Lanman Oil Also includes wine from southern Missouri vineyards & miscellaneous wine tools This purchase is for 3 raffle tickets for $10 Read more

Supporting healthcare scholarships in our 10-county service area! • Cocktail Party with heavy hors d’oeuvres • Music by 8South, Nashville, TN • Wine & Whiskey Tasting • Invitations are open to the public. • Reservations are required. For additional questions, call the SBL Health Foundation office at 217-258-2511 Read more

This program teaches medical personnel to take care of cardiac emergencies that may be present in the acute care setting. Heart disease affects millions of people every year and makes up a significant number of patients seen in health care, so training in handling cardiac emergencies is a necessity. The program is designed for physicians, nurses, paramedics, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists. It's also a required course for paramedics in our EMS system as well as nurses in our critical care unit and emergency department. First-time students take a two-day course, while those seeking recertification enroll in a one day course. It is an American Heart Association course and is taught by SBL instructors. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Colon cancer is treatable in its earliest stages, and periodic screenings are needed for early detection. A limited number of free Hemosure colon cancer screening kits are available on a first-come first-served basis. This easy-to-do free screen is non-invasive and has a 97 percent accuracy rate! Where and when can I get a kit? Available while supplies last. Your kit must be picked up in person. Mattoon Rural King Friday, March 13 11 am to 1 pm For more information, call the SBL Gastroenterology Clinic at 217-258-4155. Read more

This program teaches medical personnel to take care of cardiac emergencies that may be present in the acute care setting. Heart disease affects millions of people every year and makes up a significant number of patients seen in health care, so training in handling cardiac emergencies is a necessity. The program is designed for physicians, nurses, paramedics, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists. It's also a required course for paramedics in our EMS system as well as nurses in our critical care unit and emergency department. First-time students take a two-day course, while those seeking recertification enroll in a one day course. It is an American Heart Association course and is taught by SBL instructors. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding The February 20 class will be held at the SBL Center for Healthy Living in Prairie Pavilion 2, just East of the hospital. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

For more information on these courses, or to register, please email the EMS Office, or call (217) 258-2403. Read more

Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Blood is needed more than ever. In partnership with Community Blood Services of Illinois, please mark your calendar for a blood drive happening from 9 am to 3:30 pm, April 7, at the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, Entrance C. This drive is by APPOINTMENT ONLY, no walk-ins. Call 217 367-2202 to schedule or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and schedule online. Read more

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce the learner to the initial actions that should be taken in the event of a cardiac emergency. Participants will learn how to assess a victim of a cardiac arrest, how to access help, and how to begin providing life-saving interventions for those victims of sudden cardiac events. Healthcare providers are also instructed in the safe operation of an automated external defibrillator on children and adults. They are also instructed in the safe usage of a barrier device for providing mouth-to-mask ventilations and the use of a bag-valve mask device. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) is designed for EMS professionals, as well as ED/trauma nurses who must initially evaluate and stabilize the trauma patient. The course is designed so participants learn rapid assessment, aggressive resuscitation packaging, and transport. ITLS also stresses those conditions that cannot be stabilized in the field, and require immediate transport. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) is designed for EMS professionals, as well as ED/trauma nurses who must initially evaluate and stabilize the trauma patient. The course is designed so participants learn rapid assessment, aggressive resuscitation packaging, and transport. ITLS also stresses those conditions that cannot be stabilized in the field, and require immediate transport. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life.  Participants will not be certified in this course. Limited to 20 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

For more information on these courses, or to register, please email the EMS Office, or call (217) 258-2403. Read more

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce the learner to the initial actions that should be taken in the event of a cardiac emergency. Participants will learn how to assess a victim of a cardiac arrest, how to access help, and how to begin providing life-saving interventions for those victims of sudden cardiac events. Healthcare providers are also instructed in the safe operation of an automated external defibrillator on children and adults. They are also instructed in the safe usage of a barrier device for providing mouth-to-mask ventilations and the use of a bag-valve mask device. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

This community course is offered to lay public providers who either need CPR training for a career or for those who want to take it for personal enrichment. The course is offered once a month on the first Tuesday of the month. A Health Care Provider Course is also offered once monthly for students who must have the training for allied health careers or other job requirements. Please contact the office for dates of the Health Care Provider course. Continuing education credit is offered to day care providers for whom it is required by Illinois Department of Public Health. This year First Aid Class will be included with the 5:30 pm CPR Class every other month on the first Tuesday at 7 pm. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

The Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) course is designed for healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support through the stabilization or transport phases of a pediatric emergency. This course is designed to enhance the participant’s skills in the evaluation and management of an infant or child with respiratory compromise, circulatory compromise, or cardiac arrest. The goal of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

The Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) course is designed for healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support through the stabilization or transport phases of a pediatric emergency. This course is designed to enhance the participant’s skills in the evaluation and management of an infant or child with respiratory compromise, circulatory compromise, or cardiac arrest. The goal of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Community testing is being expanded for one day at the SBL Tuscola Clinic - noon to 5 pm, Wednesday, May 20. The site is open for anyone who wishes to be tested. Positive test results will be conveyed via a telephone call as after the results arrive, and negative test results will be conveyed via a letter through the US mail. Please do not call for results. If you would like a test, please call 217 258-7490 to pre-register. Read more

Community testing is being expanded for one day at the SBL Newton Clinic - noon to 5 pm, Thursday, May 21. The site is open for anyone who wishes to be tested. Positive test results will be conveyed via a telephone call as after the results arrive, and negative test results will be conveyed via a letter through the US mail. Please do not call for results. If you would like a test, please call 217 258-7490 to pre-register. Read more

Community testing is being expanded for one day at the SBL Bonutti Clinic, Effingham - noon to 6 pm, Friday, May 22. The site is open for anyone who wishes to be tested. Positive test results will be conveyed via a telephone call as after the results arrive, and negative test results will be conveyed via a letter through the US mail. Please do not call for results. If you would like a test, please call 217 258-7490 to pre-register. Read more

Community testing is being expanded for one day at the SBL Shelbyville Clinic - noon to 5 pm, Wednesday, May 27. The site is open for anyone who wishes to be tested. Positive test results will be conveyed via a telephone call as after the results arrive, and negative test results will be conveyed via a letter through the US mail. Please do not call for results. If you would like a test, please call 217 258-7490 to pre-register. Read more

For more information on these courses, or to register, please email the EMS Office, or call (217) 258-2403. Read more

Twice monthly we offer the for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce the learner to the initial actions that should be taken in the event of a cardiac emergency. Participants will learn how to assess a victim of a cardiac arrest, how to access help, and how to begin providing life-saving interventions for those victims of sudden cardiac events. Healthcare providers are also instructed in the safe operation of an automated external defibrillator on children and adults. They are also instructed in the safe usage of a barrier device for providing mouth-to-mask ventilations and the use of a bag-valve mask device. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

A grief and education support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. It meets from 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month at Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

A week-long vacation to the desination of your choice Includes a $500 travel allowance. Drawing held Friday, June 19, 2020 Tickets $10 a piece. For more information, call the SBL Health Foundation at 217-258-2511. Net proceeds support the SBL Dental Program. A special thanks to KC Summers for the donation of this Resort Vacation Certificate Read more

Hernia Screens 11 am to 1 pm Monday, June 22 SBL Tuscola Clinic Todd Bierman, MD will be performing the exam. Registration is required by calling 217-821-0426. Read more

Hernia Screens 11 am to 1 pm Tuesday, June 23 SBL Casey Clinic Kevin Malone, MD will be performing the exam. Registration is required by calling 217-821-0426. Read more

Hernia Screens 11 am to 1 pm Wednesday, June 24 SBL Evergreen Clinic James Flaig, DO will be performing the exam. Registration is required by calling 217-821-0426. Read more

For more information on these courses, or to register, please email the EMS Office, or call (217) 258-2403. Read more

Safe Sitter is a one-day, nationally certified course designed for children ages 11 and up. Taught in a fun and interactive format, Safe Sitter teaches participants safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. In a Safe Sitter class, students learn through lively discussion, practice and role-play about a variety of topics including baby sitting ethics and etiquette and the business aspects of baby sitting. Class materials are included in the $30 fee. This course is open to community members. Class size is limited. Registration opens April 1, 2020 For more information and to register, please contact Jenna Hilligoss at 217-345-6827 or jhilligoss@sblhs.org. Read more

Hernia Screens 11 am to 1 pm Thursday, June 25 SBL Family Medical Center, Suite 3 Brad Wilson, MD will be performing the exam. Registration is required by calling 217-821-0426. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The November 12, 2020 class will be held at SBL Center for Healthy Living on the Sarah Bush Lincoln campus.   Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

Hernia Screens 11 am to 1 pm Wednesday, July 1 SBL Shelbyville Clinic James Flaig, DO will be performing the exam. Registration is required by calling 217-821-0426. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month in the Prairie Pavilion 2 on the SBL Campus. The leader of the group will meet those attending in the lobby of Prairie Pavilon 2. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

Safe Sitter is a one-day, nationally certified course designed for children ages 11 and up. Taught in a fun and interactive format, Safe Sitter teaches participants safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. In a Safe Sitter class, students learn through lively discussion, practice and role-play about a variety of topics including baby sitting ethics and etiquette and the business aspects of baby sitting. Class materials are included in the $30 fee. This course is open to community members. Class size is limited. Registration opens April 1, 2020 For more information and to register, please contact Jenna Hilligoss at 217-345-6827 or jhilligoss@sblhs.org. Read more

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce the learner to the initial actions that should be taken in the event of a cardiac emergency. Participants will learn how to assess a victim of a cardiac arrest, how to access help, and how to begin providing life-saving interventions for those victims of sudden cardiac events. Healthcare providers are also instructed in the safe operation of an automated external defibrillator on children and adults. They are also instructed in the safe usage of a barrier device for providing mouth-to-mask ventilations and the use of a bag-valve mask device. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

This community course is offered to lay public providers who either need CPR training for a career or for those who want to take it for personal enrichment. The course is offered once a month on the first Tuesday of the month. A Health Care Provider Course is also offered once monthly for students who must have the training for allied health careers or other job requirements. Please contact the office for dates of the Health Care Provider course. Continuing education credit is offered to day care providers for whom it is required by Illinois Department of Public Health. This year First Aid Class will be included with the 5:30 pm CPR Class every other month on the first Tuesday at 7 pm. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Safe Sitter is a one-day, nationally certified course designed for children ages 11 and up. Taught in a fun and interactive format, Safe Sitter teaches participants safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. In a Safe Sitter class, students learn through lively discussion, practice and role-play about a variety of topics including baby sitting ethics and etiquette and the business aspects of baby sitting. Class materials are included in the $30 fee. This course is open to community members. Class size is limited. Registration opens April 1, 2020 For more information and to register, please contact Jenna Hilligoss at 217-345-6827 or jhilligoss@sblhs.org. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The November 12, 2020 class will be held at SBL Center for Healthy Living on the Sarah Bush Lincoln campus.   Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. 5 to 7 pm • Monday, July 13 SBL Family Medical Center 200 East Richmond Ave., Mattoon Please call for appointment at 217-234-7000, Opt 1 or 2. Read more

This program teaches medical personnel to take care of cardiac emergencies that may be present in the acute care setting. Heart disease affects millions of people every year and makes up a significant number of patients seen in health care, so training in handling cardiac emergencies is a necessity. The program is designed for physicians, nurses, paramedics, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists. It's also a required course for paramedics in our EMS system as well as nurses in our critical care unit and emergency department. First-time students take a two-day course, while those seeking recertification enroll in a one day course. It is an American Heart Association course and is taught by SBL instructors. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. 5 to 7 pm • Tuesday, July 14 SBL Charleston Family Practice 116 West Buchanan Ave. Please call for appointment at 217-345-7700. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Wednesday, July 15, 2020 SBL Effingham Clinic 905 N. Maple, Effingham Please call for appointment at 217-540-6122. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. 3 to 6 pm • Wednesday, July 15 SBL Toledo Clinic 104 Courthouse Square Please call for appointment at 217-849-3151. Read more

Safe Sitter is a one-day, nationally certified course designed for children ages 11 and up. Taught in a fun and interactive format, Safe Sitter teaches participants safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. In a Safe Sitter class, students learn through lively discussion, practice and role-play about a variety of topics including baby sitting ethics and etiquette and the business aspects of baby sitting. Class materials are included in the $30 fee. This course is open to community members. Class size is limited. Registration opens April 1, 2020 For more information and to register, please contact Jenna Hilligoss at 217-345-6827 or jhilligoss@sblhs.org. Read more

Twice monthly we offer the for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

A grief and education support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. It meets from 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month at Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

Safe Sitter is a one-day, nationally certified course designed for children ages 11 and up. Taught in a fun and interactive format, Safe Sitter teaches participants safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. In a Safe Sitter class, students learn through lively discussion, practice and role-play about a variety of topics including baby sitting ethics and etiquette and the business aspects of baby sitting. Class materials are included in the $30 fee. This course is open to community members. Class size is limited. Registration opens April 1, 2020 For more information and to register, please contact Jenna Hilligoss at 217-345-6827 or jhilligoss@sblhs.org. Read more

This program teaches medical personnel to take care of cardiac emergencies that may be present in the acute care setting. Heart disease affects millions of people every year and makes up a significant number of patients seen in health care, so training in handling cardiac emergencies is a necessity. The program is designed for physicians, nurses, paramedics, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists. It's also a required course for paramedics in our EMS system as well as nurses in our critical care unit and emergency department. First-time students take a two-day course, while those seeking recertification enroll in a one day course. It is an American Heart Association course and is taught by SBL instructors. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. 2 to 5 pm • Wednesday, July 22 SBL Tuscola Clinic 1100 Tuscola Blvd., Tuscola Please call for appointment at 217-253-2020 Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. 8 am to 4 pm • Wednesday, July 22 SBL Arthur Clinic 211 S. Walnut, Arthur Please call for appointment at 217-543-3444 Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. 3:30 to 5:30 pm • Thursday, July 23, 2020 SBL Sullivan Clinic 7 Hawthorne Lane, Sullivan Please call for an appointment at 217-728-8441. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. 1 to 6 pm • Thursday, July 23, 2020 SBL Newton Clinic 910 South Van Buren, Newton No appointment necessary. Read more

Memory Day A special day of remembrance geared toward children. In celebration of Lincolnland Hospice Memory Day’s 20th anniversary, children ages five to 15 are invited to participate in the two-part event. Keepsake Workshop 10 am, Saturday, July 25, 2020 Prairie Pavilion 2 - Second Floor Children will create a special keepsake in honor of their loved one. Keepsakes will be picked up on Memory Day. There is no charge to participate in Memory Day, however, an adult is requested to stay with the child during the program. Please RSVP your attendance to Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

Fee is $5 per child. This fun course is excellent for preparing the little people already in your household for a new baby!  It includes discussion of basic baby do’s and don’ts, a movie, snack, photo op, and more. Bring your child in pajamas with one pillow, one blanket and a baby doll, teddy bear or other stuffed toy to practice holding a baby. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a is a 90-minute program designed for 4th -6th grade students to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. The program will teach students how to: practice safe habits prevent unsafe situations what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. Class materials are included in the $15 fee. All classes run from 8 to 9:30 am in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln. This course is open to community members and class size is limited. 2020 Dates: Tuesday, July 28 Wednesday, July 29 For more information or to register, please call 217-345-6827 or email Jenna Hilligoss at jhilligoss@sblhs.org. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. 2 to 5 pm • Wednesday, July 29 SBL Tuscola Clinic 1100 Tuscola Blvd., Tuscola Please call for appointment at 217-253-2020 Read more

For more information on these courses, or to register, please email the EMS Office, or call (217) 258-2403. Read more

Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a is a 90-minute program designed for 4th -6th grade students to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. The program will teach students how to: practice safe habits prevent unsafe situations what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. Class materials are included in the $15 fee. All classes run from 8 to 9:30 am in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln. This course is open to community members and class size is limited. 2020 Dates: Tuesday, July 28 Wednesday, July 29 For more information or to register, please call 217-345-6827 or email Jenna Hilligoss at jhilligoss@sblhs.org. Read more

Memory Day A special day of remembrance geared toward children. In celebration of Lincolnland Hospice Memory Day’s 20th anniversary, children ages five to 15 are invited to participate in the two-part event. 10 am, Saturday, August 1, 2020 Prairie Pavilion 2 - Lobby Memory Day will focus on cherished memories children have of people in their lives they have lost. As part of the event, children will pay tribute to their special loved ones, and participate in group activities focusing on grief. There is no charge to participate in Memory Day, however, an adult is requested to stay with the child during the program. Please RSVP your attendance to Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

Twice monthly we offer the for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce the learner to the initial actions that should be taken in the event of a cardiac emergency. Participants will learn how to assess a victim of a cardiac arrest, how to access help, and how to begin providing life-saving interventions for those victims of sudden cardiac events. Healthcare providers are also instructed in the safe operation of an automated external defibrillator on children and adults. They are also instructed in the safe usage of a barrier device for providing mouth-to-mask ventilations and the use of a bag-valve mask device. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. There is no cost for the Neoga students. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Wednesday, August 5 SBL Neoga Clinic 650 Oak Ave., Neoga Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins allowed as available. Please call for appointment at 217-895-2222. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. SBL Toledo Clinic 104 Courthouse Square Please call for appointment at 217-849-3151. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month in the Prairie Pavilion 2 on the SBL Campus. The leader of the group will meet those attending in the lobby of Prairie Pavilon 2. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

The Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) course is designed for healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support through the stabilization or transport phases of a pediatric emergency. This course is designed to enhance the participant’s skills in the evaluation and management of an infant or child with respiratory compromise, circulatory compromise, or cardiac arrest. The goal of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

The Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) course is designed for healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support through the stabilization or transport phases of a pediatric emergency. This course is designed to enhance the participant’s skills in the evaluation and management of an infant or child with respiratory compromise, circulatory compromise, or cardiac arrest. The goal of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes: - How to care for your newborn - Newborn bath - Circumcision and cord stump care - SIDS prevention - Common newborn appearances (molding, milia, rash, etc) - Tips for calming a fussy baby - What you really need vs. products you can live without - Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

A grief and education support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. It meets from 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month at Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

Fee is $5 per child. This fun course is excellent for preparing the little people already in your household for a new baby!  It includes discussion of basic baby do’s and don’ts, a movie, snack, photo op, and more. Bring your child in pajamas with one pillow, one blanket and a baby doll, teddy bear or other stuffed toy to practice holding a baby. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

For more information on these courses, or to register, please email the EMS Office, or call (217) 258-2403. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The November 12, 2020 class will be held at SBL Center for Healthy Living on the Sarah Bush Lincoln campus.   Read more

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce the learner to the initial actions that should be taken in the event of a cardiac emergency. Participants will learn how to assess a victim of a cardiac arrest, how to access help, and how to begin providing life-saving interventions for those victims of sudden cardiac events. Healthcare providers are also instructed in the safe operation of an automated external defibrillator on children and adults. They are also instructed in the safe usage of a barrier device for providing mouth-to-mask ventilations and the use of a bag-valve mask device. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

This community course is offered to lay public providers who either need CPR training for a career or for those who want to take it for personal enrichment. The course is offered once a month on the first Tuesday of the month. A Health Care Provider Course is also offered once monthly for students who must have the training for allied health careers or other job requirements. Please contact the office for dates of the Health Care Provider course. Continuing education credit is offered to day care providers for whom it is required by Illinois Department of Public Health. This year First Aid Class will be included with the 5:30 pm CPR Class every other month on the first Tuesday at 7 pm. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month in the Prairie Pavilion 2 on the SBL Campus. The leader of the group will meet those attending in the lobby of Prairie Pavilon 2. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

A grief and education support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. It meets from 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month at Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The November 12, 2020 class will be held at SBL Center for Healthy Living on the Sarah Bush Lincoln campus.   Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life.  Participants will not be certified in this course. Limited to 20 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

For more information on these courses, or to register, please email the EMS Office, or call (217) 258-2403. Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce the learner to the initial actions that should be taken in the event of a cardiac emergency. Participants will learn how to assess a victim of a cardiac arrest, how to access help, and how to begin providing life-saving interventions for those victims of sudden cardiac events. Healthcare providers are also instructed in the safe operation of an automated external defibrillator on children and adults. They are also instructed in the safe usage of a barrier device for providing mouth-to-mask ventilations and the use of a bag-valve mask device. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month in the Prairie Pavilion 2 on the SBL Campus. The leader of the group will meet those attending in the lobby of Prairie Pavilon 2. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes: - How to care for your newborn - Newborn bath - Circumcision and cord stump care - SIDS prevention - Common newborn appearances (molding, milia, rash, etc) - Tips for calming a fussy baby - What you really need vs. products you can live without - Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and relaxation during labor - Birth partner’s role in labor - Understanding postpartum Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) is designed for EMS professionals, as well as ED/trauma nurses who must initially evaluate and stabilize the trauma patient. The course is designed so participants learn rapid assessment, aggressive resuscitation packaging, and transport. ITLS also stresses those conditions that cannot be stabilized in the field, and require immediate transport. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

A grief and education support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. It meets from 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month at Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

Fee is $5 per child. This fun course is excellent for preparing the little people already in your household for a new baby!  It includes discussion of basic baby do’s and don’ts, a movie, snack, photo op, and more. Bring your child in pajamas with one pillow, one blanket and a baby doll, teddy bear or other stuffed toy to practice holding a baby. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) is designed for EMS professionals, as well as ED/trauma nurses who must initially evaluate and stabilize the trauma patient. The course is designed so participants learn rapid assessment, aggressive resuscitation packaging, and transport. ITLS also stresses those conditions that cannot be stabilized in the field, and require immediate transport. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The November 12, 2020 class will be held at SBL Center for Healthy Living on the Sarah Bush Lincoln campus.   Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, BSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life.  Participants will not be certified in this course. Limited to 20 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

For more information on these courses, or to register, please email the EMS Office, or call (217) 258-2403. Read more

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce the learner to the initial actions that should be taken in the event of a cardiac emergency. Participants will learn how to assess a victim of a cardiac arrest, how to access help, and how to begin providing life-saving interventions for those victims of sudden cardiac events. Healthcare providers are also instructed in the safe operation of an automated external defibrillator on children and adults. They are also instructed in the safe usage of a barrier device for providing mouth-to-mask ventilations and the use of a bag-valve mask device. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

This community course is offered to lay public providers who either need CPR training for a career or for those who want to take it for personal enrichment. The course is offered once a month on the first Tuesday of the month. A Health Care Provider Course is also offered once monthly for students who must have the training for allied health careers or other job requirements. Please contact the office for dates of the Health Care Provider course. Continuing education credit is offered to day care providers for whom it is required by Illinois Department of Public Health. This year First Aid Class will be included with the 5:30 pm CPR Class every other month on the first Tuesday at 7 pm. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month in the Prairie Pavilion 2 on the SBL Campus. The leader of the group will meet those attending in the lobby of Prairie Pavilon 2. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

The Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) course is designed for healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support through the stabilization or transport phases of a pediatric emergency. This course is designed to enhance the participant’s skills in the evaluation and management of an infant or child with respiratory compromise, circulatory compromise, or cardiac arrest. The goal of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

For more information on these courses, or to register, please email the EMS Office, or call (217) 258-2403. Read more

A grief and education support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. It meets from 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month at Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce the learner to the initial actions that should be taken in the event of a cardiac emergency. Participants will learn how to assess a victim of a cardiac arrest, how to access help, and how to begin providing life-saving interventions for those victims of sudden cardiac events. Healthcare providers are also instructed in the safe operation of an automated external defibrillator on children and adults. They are also instructed in the safe usage of a barrier device for providing mouth-to-mask ventilations and the use of a bag-valve mask device. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month in the Prairie Pavilion 2 on the SBL Campus. The leader of the group will meet those attending in the lobby of Prairie Pavilon 2. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

A grief and education support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. It meets from 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month at Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

For more information on these courses, or to register, please email the EMS Office, or call (217) 258-2403. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life.  Participants will not be certified in this course. Limited to 8 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes: - How to care for your newborn - Newborn bath - Circumcision and cord stump care - SIDS prevention - Common newborn appearances (molding, milia, rash, etc) - Tips for calming a fussy baby - What you really need vs. products you can live without - Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and relaxation during labor - Birth partner’s role in labor - Understanding postpartum Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Fee is $5 per child. This fun course is excellent for preparing the little people already in your household for a new baby!  It includes discussion of basic baby do’s and don’ts, a movie, snack, photo op, and more. Bring your child in pajamas with one pillow, one blanket and a baby doll, teddy bear or other stuffed toy to practice holding a baby. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life.  Participants will not be certified in this course. Limited to 8 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes: - How to care for your newborn - Newborn bath - Circumcision and cord stump care - SIDS prevention - Common newborn appearances (molding, milia, rash, etc) - Tips for calming a fussy baby - What you really need vs. products you can live without - Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and relaxation during labor - Birth partner’s role in labor - Understanding postpartum Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life.  Participants will not be certified in this course. Limited to 8 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Fee is $5 per child. This fun course is excellent for preparing the little people already in your household for a new baby!  It includes discussion of basic baby do’s and don’ts, a movie, snack, photo op, and more. Bring your child in pajamas with one pillow, one blanket and a baby doll, teddy bear or other stuffed toy to practice holding a baby. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes: - How to care for your newborn - Newborn bath - Circumcision and cord stump care - SIDS prevention - Common newborn appearances (molding, milia, rash, etc) - Tips for calming a fussy baby - What you really need vs. products you can live without - Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and relaxation during labor - Birth partner’s role in labor - Understanding postpartum Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Fee is $5 per child. This fun course is excellent for preparing the little people already in your household for a new baby!  It includes discussion of basic baby do’s and don’ts, a movie, snack, photo op, and more. Bring your child in pajamas with one pillow, one blanket and a baby doll, teddy bear or other stuffed toy to practice holding a baby. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes: - How to care for your newborn - Newborn bath - Circumcision and cord stump care - SIDS prevention - Common newborn appearances (molding, milia, rash, etc) - Tips for calming a fussy baby - What you really need vs. products you can live without - Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life.  Participants will not be certified in this course. Limited to 8 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and relaxation during labor - Birth partner’s role in labor - Understanding postpartum Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Fee is $5 per child. This fun course is excellent for preparing the little people already in your household for a new baby!  It includes discussion of basic baby do’s and don’ts, a movie, snack, photo op, and more. Bring your child in pajamas with one pillow, one blanket and a baby doll, teddy bear or other stuffed toy to practice holding a baby. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life.  Participants will not be certified in this course. Limited to 8 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes: - How to care for your newborn - Newborn bath - Circumcision and cord stump care - SIDS prevention - Common newborn appearances (molding, milia, rash, etc) - Tips for calming a fussy baby - What you really need vs. products you can live without - Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey! Class content includes: - Breastfeeding basics:  How to know you’re doing it right - Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls - How to know your baby is getting enough - Pumping:  Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk - What you really need vs. products you can live without - The benefits of breastfeeding Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Fee is $5 per child. This fun course is excellent for preparing the little people already in your household for a new baby!  It includes discussion of basic baby do’s and don’ts, a movie, snack, photo op, and more. Bring your child in pajamas with one pillow, one blanket and a baby doll, teddy bear or other stuffed toy to practice holding a baby. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and relaxation during labor - Birth partner’s role in labor - Understanding postpartum Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

(Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos Social distancing will be implemented, and the participant will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

This course teaches the standards in infant child CPR from the American Heart Association and is taught by a certified CPR instructor. This course will teach parents or caregivers skills that can help save their infant or child’s life.  Participants will not be certified in this course. Limited to 8 participants only. Fee is $5 per person. Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more