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This free course includes: Support group for parents, grandparents and supporting family members of children birth to four years. 2017 - Meets the first Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7 pm. Participants should contact Kyla Ballinger at 217-962-0765 for details. 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

(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 call office at 217-258-2229 (BABY) for discount.) 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

Pathways Through Grief is a 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 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at SBL. Read more

Open to anyone suffering from sleep disorders, primarily sleep apnea. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be participating in this parade. Contact Chris Kessler at 217-258-4127 for more information or to participate in the parade . Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be participating in this parade. Contact Chris Kessler at 217-258-4127 for more information or to participate in the parade . Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be participating in this parade. Contact Chris Kessler at 217-258-4127 for more information or to participate in the parade . 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: 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. 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

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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

Target:  A Healthy Weight and a Healthier You Take aim toward a new, healthier lifestyle with Healthy Directions, a program designed to combine a healthy diet, behavior modification and exercise - all of the essential components of a successful weight-loss plan. Offered by dietitians at Sarah Bush Lincoln and open to the general public, Healthy Directions is not just a way to lose weight, but also a proven method to help people achieve a lifetime of sustained and healthy weight.  Healthy Directions is a cost-effective course with proven success. The initial individual consultation fee is $39 for each 15 minutes with a registered dietitian, plus a $35 monthly fee. This six-month course provides an individual assessment by a registered dietitian with meal plans based on the findings. Weekly group meetings include nutrition education, behavior modification techniques, lifestyle management topics and support. The informational meetings will be held the second Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer,MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. 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: 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. 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

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

(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 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

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. 2017 October 15 • 1 to 3 pm December 10 • 1 to 3 pm Fee: FREE.  Pre-registration is required. For more information please call: 217-258-2229 (BABY). Read more

A grief support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. Read more

Join us for a day of shopping in one easy location! There will be a huge selection of one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry, pens, candles, baby and children’s clothing, quilts, home & garden décor and even a pencil portrait artist. Your favorite home party consultants will be displaying cosmetics, gourmet food items, purses, food preparation and storage ideas, books, cleaning items and more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Friday, October 20 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Saturday, October 21 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education (North side of SBL) All proceeds support Lifeline grant assistance. The Guild provides grant assistance to individuals who would not otherwise be able to have Lifeline in their home. Lifeline is dedicated to provide personal response service, peace of mind, and early intervention to individuals whose health is at risk in East Central Illinois and assist them to remain safe and independent with dignity in their own homes. Each year the SBL Volunteer Guild donates up to $20,000 for Lifeline grant assistance. For more information, contact the SBL Volunteer Guild at 217-258-2500. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be participating in this parade. Contact Chris Kessler at 217-258-4127 for more information or to participate in the parade . Read more

Join us for a day of shopping in one easy location! There will be a huge selection of one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry, pens, candles, baby and children’s clothing, quilts, home & garden décor and even a pencil portrait artist. Your favorite home party consultants will be displaying cosmetics, gourmet food items, purses, food preparation and storage ideas, books, cleaning items and more. Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education (North side of SBL) All proceeds support Lifeline grant assistance. The Guild provides grant assistance to individuals who would not otherwise be able to have Lifeline in their home. Lifeline is dedicated to provide personal response service, peace of mind, and early intervention to individuals whose health is at risk in East Central Illinois and assist them to remain safe and independent with dignity in their own homes. Each year the SBL Volunteer Guild donates up to $20,000 for Lifeline grant assistance. For more information, contact the SBL Volunteer Guild at 217-258-2500. 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

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be participating in this parade. Contact Chris Kessler at 217-258-4127 for more information or to participate in the parade . Read more

Pathways Through Grief is a 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 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at SBL. 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

This free course includes: Support group for parents, grandparents and supporting family members of children birth to four years. 2017 - Meets the first Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7 pm. Participants should contact Kyla Ballinger at 217-962-0765 for details. 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

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

Target:  A Healthy Weight and a Healthier You Take aim toward a new, healthier lifestyle with Healthy Directions, a program designed to combine a healthy diet, behavior modification and exercise - all of the essential components of a successful weight-loss plan. Offered by dietitians at Sarah Bush Lincoln and open to the general public, Healthy Directions is not just a way to lose weight, but also a proven method to help people achieve a lifetime of sustained and healthy weight.  Healthy Directions is a cost-effective course with proven success. The initial individual consultation fee is $39 for each 15 minutes with a registered dietitian, plus a $35 monthly fee. This six-month course provides an individual assessment by a registered dietitian with meal plans based on the findings. Weekly group meetings include nutrition education, behavior modification techniques, lifestyle management topics and support. The informational meetings will be held the second Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer,MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. 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: 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. 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

(This class is offered free of charge to everyone.) Enjoy a discussion lead by a member of our SBL anesthesia team.   Class content includes: - Use of Analgesics During Labor - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - Use of Epidurals and Other Regional Anesthetics - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - What to Expect - How is the Epidural Placed? Bring: Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   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. Read more

Join us for an exclusive preview of all that this year's Festival has to offer! In addition to receiving a FREE signature drink, a $10 admission ticket will allow guests to purchase cash-and-carry items, bid on Silent Auction items and view the beautifully adorned Education Center before doors open to the public at 10 am on Friday. You won't want to miss this exclusive opportunity! To purchase tickets for Friends Night Out call the SBL Health Foundation at (217) 258-2511. For more information please visit https://birdeasepro.com/festivaloftrees Read more

A grief support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. Read more

Beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces and live wreaths will adorn the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln for the 19th annual Festival of Trees.   The event will feature 30 trees, wreaths and specialty items sold by live auction at a Saturday evening gala but available for viewing throughout the event; 4-foot Christmas trees and centerpieces sold by silent auction; and plenty of cash-and-carry items like two-foot tabletop trees and 18-inch wreaths designed and decorated by Sarah Bush Lincoln employees and volunteers, along with live 6- to 8-foot Fraser Firs ranging in price from $55 to $65 from Hager Farm in Charleston; Merry Marketplace will feature retail items like holiday decorations, word signs, scarves, head wraps and mittens, while Packages with Pizzazz offers themed gifts assembled in baskets or boxes. Flesor's handmade candies will also be available. For more information please visit https://birdeasepro.com/festivaloftrees Read more

Beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces and live wreaths will adorn the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln for the 19th annual Festival of Trees.   The event will feature 30 trees, wreaths and specialty items sold by live auction at a Saturday evening gala but available for viewing throughout the event; 4-foot Christmas trees and centerpieces sold by silent auction; and plenty of cash-and-carry items like two-foot tabletop trees and 18-inch wreaths designed and decorated by Sarah Bush Lincoln employees and volunteers, along with live 6- to 8-foot Fraser Firs ranging in price from $55 to $65 from Hager Farm in Charleston; Merry Marketplace will feature retail items like holiday decorations, word signs, scarves, head wraps and mittens, while Packages with Pizzazz offers themed gifts assembled in baskets or boxes. Flesor's handmade candies will also be available. For more information please visit https://birdeasepro.com/festivaloftrees 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be participating in this parade. Contact Chris Kessler at 217-258-4127 for more information or to participate in the parade . Read more

This free course includes: Support group for parents, grandparents and supporting family members of children birth to four years. 2017 - Meets the first Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7 pm. Participants should contact Kyla Ballinger at 217-962-0765 for details. 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

(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

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Read more

Pathways Through Grief is a 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 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at SBL. 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: 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. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

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. 2017 December 10 • 6 to 8 pm Fee: FREE.  Pre-registration is required. For more information please call: 217-258-2229 (BABY). Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Read more

Target:  A Healthy Weight and a Healthier You Take aim toward a new, healthier lifestyle with Healthy Directions, a program designed to combine a healthy diet, behavior modification and exercise - all of the essential components of a successful weight-loss plan. Offered by dietitians at Sarah Bush Lincoln and open to the general public, Healthy Directions is not just a way to lose weight, but also a proven method to help people achieve a lifetime of sustained and healthy weight.  Healthy Directions is a cost-effective course with proven success. The initial individual consultation fee is $39 for each 15 minutes with a registered dietitian, plus a $35 monthly fee. This six-month course provides an individual assessment by a registered dietitian with meal plans based on the findings. Weekly group meetings include nutrition education, behavior modification techniques, lifestyle management topics and support. The informational meetings will be held the second Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer,MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. Read more

Evening meetings four times a year. Please contact Jenna Kreke, BSN, RN at 217-258-2493 for locations. 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 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

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Read more

A grief support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. Read more

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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

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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. 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 free course includes: Support group for parents, grandparents and supporting family members of children birth to four years. 2017 - Meets the first Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7 pm. Participants should contact Kyla Ballinger at 217-962-0765 for details. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. 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. 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. 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: 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

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Read more

(This class is offered free of charge to everyone.) Enjoy a discussion lead by a member of our SBL anesthesia team.   Class content includes: - Use of Analgesics During Labor - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - Use of Epidurals and Other Regional Anesthetics - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - What to Expect - How is the Epidural Placed? Bring: Nothing to bring. 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. 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

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Read more

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. 2018 February 4 • 1 to 3 pm Fee: FREE.  Pre-registration is required. For more information please call: 217-258-2229 (BABY). 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

Join us at our opening celebration. 5 to 7:30 pm, Thursday, February 8 650 Oak Avenue, Neoga, IL Ribbon Cutting at 6 pm • Light Refreshments & Tours Available 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

(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

Join us for a FREE program featuring soups, slow cooker recipes and tips for making heart healthy meals. Limited seating available; RSVP by Feb. 9, 2018. Call (217) 238-4893 or email kadams@sblhs.org Read more

MARK BRIGGS Featured Speaker Mark Briggs started his career as a military police officer, local law enforcement, and as a SWAT team member. In 2001, he was introduced to Beachbody with Power 90, and it changed the course of his life. As a founding Team Beachbody coach in 2006, Mark has traveled the globe with Tony Horton in support of the troops, and has been a cast member in P90X+, P90X2, P90X3, and 22 Minute Hard Corps. If you haven’t heard Mark’s transformational story, you’ll definitely want to hear this. Mark’s passion is helping people develop their health and fitness to become who they want to be. Two Free Drink Tickets / Appetizers Yeti Cooler Door Prize Also speaking will be Prairie Heart Cardiologist Thomas Cahill, MD, on risk factors of heart health. A variety of SBL health professionals will also answer your questions about fitness, tobacco cessation, weight management, sleep disorders and diabetes. Register by February 17 This men's event is FREE, but reservations are needed. For more information, call 217-258-2420. 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

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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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). 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

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 Shelbyville Clinic Friday, March 2  11 am to 1 pm Effingham Rural King Friday, March 9  11 am to 1 pm SBL Martinsville Clinic Friday, March 23  11 am to 1 pm For more information, call the SBL Gastroenterology Clinic at 217-258-4155. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. 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 SBLHC 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 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

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

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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. 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 $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

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. Effingham Rural King Friday, March 9  11 am to 1 pm SBL Martinsville Clinic Friday, March 23  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 SBLHC instructors. 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. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Read more

A grief support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Read more

(This class is offered free of charge to everyone.) Enjoy a discussion lead by a member of our SBL anesthesia team.   Class content includes: - Use of Analgesics During Labor - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - Use of Epidurals and Other Regional Anesthetics - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - What to Expect - How is the Epidural Placed? Bring: Nothing to bring. 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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). 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

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Read more

Alert, Well and Keeping Energetic A Health Awareness Group for People Affected by Sleep Apnea Thursday, March 29 • 6 pm Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln Entrance C on the north side of the Health Center Featuring: "Why Sleep is Important" Presented by Rodney Wildman, RPSGT Family and friends are welcome. Free mask fitting and pressure checks available. For more information, contact Rodney Wildman, RPSGT, A.W.A.K.E. Coordinator at 217-238-4908 Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Mondays / April 2, 16, 30 @ 5:30 pm 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

Pathways Through Grief is a 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 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at SBL. 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

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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Wednesdays / April 11, 25 @ 8:30 am Read more

Target:  A Healthy Weight and a Healthier You Take aim toward a new, healthier lifestyle with Healthy Directions, a program designed to combine a healthy diet, behavior modification and exercise - all of the essential components of a successful weight-loss plan. Offered by dietitians at Sarah Bush Lincoln and open to the general public, Healthy Directions is not just a way to lose weight, but also a proven method to help people achieve a lifetime of sustained and healthy weight.  Healthy Directions is a cost-effective course with proven success. The initial individual consultation fee is $39 for each 15 minutes with a registered dietitian, plus a $35 monthly fee. This six-month course provides an individual assessment by a registered dietitian with meal plans based on the findings. Weekly group meetings include nutrition education, behavior modification techniques, lifestyle management topics and support. The informational meetings will be held the second Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer,MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. 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: 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

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

A Celebration of the life of a child Dedication Service 2 pm • Saturday, April 14 Sarah Bush Lincoln Center Chapel To RSVP your attendance or for additional information,call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

Join Americans across the country in making future healthcare decisions known to family, friends and healthcare providers. Share your wishes and complete your advance directive, because...YOUR DECISION MATTER. Celebrate National Healthcare Decisions Day by joining Sarah Bush Lincoln Monday, April 16, 2018 at the following locations: Sarah Bush Lincoln The Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education 12 to 4 pm SBL Casey Clinic 2 to 5 pm SBL Family Medical Center Mattoon 10 am to 1 pm SBL Shelbyville Clinic 10 am to 1 pm A healthcare professional will be available to talk about advanced directives, provide a power of attorney form and help you complete it. For more information, contact Morgan Tarter, LCSW at 217-238-3631. Learn more about National Healthcare Decisions Day and get free information at www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Mondays / April 2, 16, 30 @ 5:30 pm Read more

Join us for a free Lunch & Learn Program 11:30 am – 1 pm   Wednesday, April 18 Lifespan Center 11021 E. County Rd 800N, Charleston Presented by Michael Chioffe, MD SBL Orthopedic Surgeon For more information, and to reserve a seat, please call 217-258-2420. Read more

A grief support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. Read more

Join us for FREE cooking demonstrations. April 23 – Spring is in the air June 18 – Cookout 101 August 20 – Back to School October 8 – All things fall November 12 – Happy healthy holidays Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Center for Health Living 1004 Health Center Dr., Suite 212 Please call 217-238-4893 or email kadams@sblhs.org for more information. Register online now to reserve a seat. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Wednesdays / April 11, 25 @ 8:30 am 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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). 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

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Mondays / April 2, 16, 30 @ 5:30 pm 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

Pathways Through Grief is a 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 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at SBL. 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 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. 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. 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

Target:  A Healthy Weight and a Healthier You Take aim toward a new, healthier lifestyle with Healthy Directions, a program designed to combine a healthy diet, behavior modification and exercise - all of the essential components of a successful weight-loss plan. Offered by dietitians at Sarah Bush Lincoln and open to the general public, Healthy Directions is not just a way to lose weight, but also a proven method to help people achieve a lifetime of sustained and healthy weight.  Healthy Directions is a cost-effective course with proven success. The initial individual consultation fee is $39 for each 15 minutes with a registered dietitian, plus a $35 monthly fee. This six-month course provides an individual assessment by a registered dietitian with meal plans based on the findings. Weekly group meetings include nutrition education, behavior modification techniques, lifestyle management topics and support. The informational meetings will be held the second Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer,MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. Read more

Get out your running shoes and enjoy Races for All Paces on Saturday, May 12, 2018 on the campus of Eastern Illinois University! We will begin and end the races on the track of O’Brien Stadium. The courses are exciting and include the Panther Trail, campus locations, local neighborhoods and the half-marathon goes into the country with hills and other exciting challenges along the route. We have an event for everyone and every skill level. We begin with the Half Marathon at 7 a.m., the 10K Individual at 7:50 a.m., the 5K Times Run/Walk steps off at 8 a.m., followed by the 1 Mile Run Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m. The little ones can get in the fun by participating in the Toddler Trot or the Diaper Dash at 10:15 a.m. There are inflatables, music, and lots of other fun activities at the start/finish line. Register Online  |  Printable Registration (PDF) 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

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.) Enjoy a discussion lead by a member of our SBL anesthesia team.   Class content includes: - Use of Analgesics During Labor - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - Use of Epidurals and Other Regional Anesthetics - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - What to Expect - How is the Epidural Placed? Bring: Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

Join us for a FREE lunch & learn program. 11:30 am to 1 pm, Wednesday, May 16 Lifespan Center 11021 E. County Rd 800N, Charleston Presented by Fatima Alao, MD SBL Neurologist Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a weight loss program using the HMR® Weight Management method which was ranked NUMBER ONE by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Fast Weight-Loss Program for 2017 and for the third year in a row as one of the Best Weight-Loss Diets in the country. Weight Management Forget those diet resolutions that just don’t work. It’s time to do something different. HMR® can help you lose weight and while you’re losing, start practicing the skills you need to keep it off. Sarah Bush Lincoln offers a clinically monitored weight management program geared for people of all sizes. The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals. Read more

A grief support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. 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

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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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

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A program designed to promote HEALTHY HABITS for kids! 8 am to 4 pm Tuesday, June 5 Monroe Elementary, Casey Ages: Students who have completed 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade. Class size is limited. Activites: Fitness games, exercises, Kids in the kitchen cooking, relay races, art projects & interactive nutrition lessons. Program scholarships available for those who qualify for reduced/free lunch programs. Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

Prehospital RN is designed to assist experienced nurses with transitioning into the prehospital environment. The course includes introduction to emergency services, ambulance operations, prehospital pharmacology, assessment and clinical decision making. The course work is done in class over five weeks, and the student must complete a field internship with an advanced life support unit, as well as PALS, ACLS, BLS and ITLS or their equivalent (TNCC, PHTLS, PEPP, etc). A rotation for surgery is also included to assist with learning airway management techniques and intubation.  Sarah Bush Lincoln is dedicated to supporting our rural and local EMS community and this course is often very helpful for nurses who live in rural areas in which on-call personnel for 24/7 coverage is lacking. PHRNs are used in Region 6 and SBL’s EMS system to supplement a shortage of paramedics in those communities. 2018 schedule Provider Course: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays, from June 5 through July 3, 2018, five weeks. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Sports Physicals All monies collected will be donate to the Charleston Sports Booster Club. No appointment necessary. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. SBL Charleston Family Practice 116 West Buchanan Ave., Charleston 217-345-7700   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

Pathways Through Grief is a 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 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at SBL. Read more

A program designed to promote HEALTHY HABITS for kids! 8 am to 4 pm Thursday, June 7 Williams Elementary, Mattoon Ages: Students who have completed 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade. Class size is limited. Activites: Fitness games, exercises, Kids in the kitchen cooking, relay races, art projects & interactive nutrition lessons. Program scholarships available for those who qualify for reduced/free lunch programs. Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

29th Annual Sarah Bush Lincoln Golf Benefit June 8, 2018 • Mattoon Golf & Country Club 2018 Sponsors: BSA LifeStructures, Coles-Moultrie, First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, McCarthy 18 Holes, 18 Guaranteed Winners... A Prize on EVERY Hole! Prizes include: Cardinals baseball tickets, Illini football tickets, NASCAR tickets, Furniture / Home décor, outdoor living/patio items. For more information on registering or to purchase raffle tickets, contact Kim Lockart in the SBL Health Foundation at (217) 238-4765 Register Read more

Expecting?   New Parents?   Experienced Parents? Join us at Tutus & Ties Children’s Fair 11 am to 1 pm • Saturday, June 9, 2018 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln (park in north parking lots) For more information on the Baby Fair contact the Office of Perinatal Education at: (217) 258-2229 or email Carrie VanEtta . Read more

The eight-week program is designed for students who have completed 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th grade and to cross the finish line of the annual Tom Short 5K trail run on Saturday, August 4, 2018. All sessions are held on the trail run course. The training begins June 12 and continues each Tuesday evening until the race. The group will meet at 7 pm for about an hour at the Shelbyville Aquatic Center parking lot. Stretching exercises and a workout handout are included in the training. Thursday’s are optional, if you would like to join us. Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming event. 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

Sports Physicals Each $20 fee will be donated to the Cumberland Athletic Booster Club. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent must sign medical history form or be in attendance. SBL Toledo Clinic 104 Courthouse Square, Toledo 217-849-3151   Read more

A program designed to promote HEALTHY HABITS for kids! 8 am to 4 pm Thursday, June 14 Main St. Elementary, Shelbyville Ages: Students who have completed 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade. Class size is limited. Activites: Fitness games, exercises, Kids in the kitchen cooking, relay races, art projects & interactive nutrition lessons. Program scholarships available for those who qualify for reduced/free lunch programs. Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

Target:  A Healthy Weight and a Healthier You Take aim toward a new, healthier lifestyle with Healthy Directions, a program designed to combine a healthy diet, behavior modification and exercise - all of the essential components of a successful weight-loss plan. Offered by dietitians at Sarah Bush Lincoln and open to the general public, Healthy Directions is not just a way to lose weight, but also a proven method to help people achieve a lifetime of sustained and healthy weight.  Healthy Directions is a cost-effective course with proven success. The initial individual consultation fee is $39 for each 15 minutes with a registered dietitian, plus a $35 monthly fee. This six-month course provides an individual assessment by a registered dietitian with meal plans based on the findings. Weekly group meetings include nutrition education, behavior modification techniques, lifestyle management topics and support. The informational meetings will be held the second Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer,MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. Read more

A special day o fre membrance gearedtoward children. 10 am • Saturday, June 16 Lumpkin Family Center for Health,  Education, Entrance CSarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Memory Day will focus on cherished memories children have of special people they have  lost intheir lives, as well as pay tribute to them. As part of the event, children will plant flowers, participate in group act ivities focusing on grief, including a release of doves. There is no charge to participate inMemory Day, however, an adult is requested to stay with the child during the program. For more information, please call 1-800-454-4055. Read more

Join us for FREE cooking demonstrations. April 23 – Spring is in the air June 18 – Cookout 101 August 20 – Back to School October 8 – All things fall November 12 – Happy healthy holidays Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Center for Health Living 1004 Health Center Dr., Suite 212 Please call 217-238-4893 or email kadams@sblhs.org for more information. Register online now to reserve a seat. 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

A grief support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. Read more

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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). 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

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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. 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

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

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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

Pathways Through Grief is a 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 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at SBL. Read more

Target:  A Healthy Weight and a Healthier You Take aim toward a new, healthier lifestyle with Healthy Directions, a program designed to combine a healthy diet, behavior modification and exercise - all of the essential components of a successful weight-loss plan. Offered by dietitians at Sarah Bush Lincoln and open to the general public, Healthy Directions is not just a way to lose weight, but also a proven method to help people achieve a lifetime of sustained and healthy weight.  Healthy Directions is a cost-effective course with proven success. The initial individual consultation fee is $39 for each 15 minutes with a registered dietitian, plus a $35 monthly fee. This six-month course provides an individual assessment by a registered dietitian with meal plans based on the findings. Weekly group meetings include nutrition education, behavior modification techniques, lifestyle management topics and support. The informational meetings will be held the second Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer,MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. 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: 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.) 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

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 SBLHC 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.) Enjoy a discussion lead by a member of our SBL anesthesia team.   Class content includes: - Use of Analgesics During Labor - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - Use of Epidurals and Other Regional Anesthetics - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - What to Expect - How is the Epidural Placed? Bring: Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   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. 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 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

A grief support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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

Pathways Through Grief is a 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 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at SBL. Read more

Sports Physicals Each $20 fee will be donated to the Cumberland Athletic Booster Club. Immunizations will not be given. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parent must sign medical history form or be in attendance. SBL Toledo Clinic 104 Courthouse Square, Toledo 217-849-3151   Read more

Free and open to public. • fun, educational games • tooth-friendly snacks • free school dental exams Exams will also be offered for mothers who qualify. 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

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

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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

Target:  A Healthy Weight and a Healthier You Take aim toward a new, healthier lifestyle with Healthy Directions, a program designed to combine a healthy diet, behavior modification and exercise - all of the essential components of a successful weight-loss plan. Offered by dietitians at Sarah Bush Lincoln and open to the general public, Healthy Directions is not just a way to lose weight, but also a proven method to help people achieve a lifetime of sustained and healthy weight.  Healthy Directions is a cost-effective course with proven success. The initial individual consultation fee is $39 for each 15 minutes with a registered dietitian, plus a $35 monthly fee. This six-month course provides an individual assessment by a registered dietitian with meal plans based on the findings. Weekly group meetings include nutrition education, behavior modification techniques, lifestyle management topics and support. The informational meetings will be held the second Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer,MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. 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: 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

A grief support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. 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 FREE cooking demonstrations. April 23 – Spring is in the air June 18 – Cookout 101 August 20 – Back to School October 8 – All things fall November 12 – Happy healthy holidays Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Center for Health Living 1004 Health Center Dr., Suite 212 Please call 217-238-4893 or email kadams@sblhs.org for more information. Register online now to reserve a seat. 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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

Sarah Bush Lincoln is hosting a hospice volunteer training class from 9 am to 4 pm on Friday, August 31. The class will be held at the Lincolnland Hospice office in Prairie Pavilion 2 at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Upon completion, participants will be eligible to become a Lincolnland Hospice volunteer.  The training class will cover: history and philosophy of hospice; the role of the volunteer; family dynamics; communications; spiritual care; psychological issues; clinical issues surrounding the terminal illness; pain control; and grieving and bereavement. Lincolnland Hospice provides medical and support services, including nursing, emotional, and spiritual care to people who are terminally ill and their family members. When a person is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, their lives and the lives of those who love them drastically change. As a certified volunteer, participants will be there to support people in their community during difficult times in their lives. Lincolnland Hospice serves 20 counties in East Central Illinois: Bond, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Marion, Montgomery, Moultrie, Piatt, Richland, Shelby and Wayne. To register or for additional information, call Jennifer Kirk, Lincolnland Hospice Volunteer coordinator, at 1-800-454-4055 or visit www.sarahbush.org. The course is free; however, registration is required. Read more

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Early-bird Binga - 5:30 pm • Binga - 6 pm Mattoon Eagles Club - New Location Thanks to our 2018 Title Sponsor Blake's Shining Star By spending an evening playing bingo with friends, community members can help provide comfort as well as end-of-life wishes to Lincolnland Hospice patients and their families in 20-Illinois counties. In support of services provided by Lincolnland Hospice, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation is hosting its eleventh annual Binga fundraiser on Tuesday, September 4, at the Mattoon Eagles Club. Net proceeds support SBL Lincolnland Hospice programs. Doors will open at 4:30 pm with a light meal available for purchase. Binga offers participants a chance to win more than $2,000 in Longaberger® handcrafted baskets, as well as other home and lifestyle products. Early-bird Binga games begin at 5:30 pm, with regular Binga beginning at 6 pm. To purchase tickets, contact Kim Lockart in SBL Foundation at (217) 258-2511. 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

(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

Pathways Through Grief is a 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 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at SBL. 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. 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

Target:  A Healthy Weight and a Healthier You Take aim toward a new, healthier lifestyle with Healthy Directions, a program designed to combine a healthy diet, behavior modification and exercise - all of the essential components of a successful weight-loss plan. Offered by dietitians at Sarah Bush Lincoln and open to the general public, Healthy Directions is not just a way to lose weight, but also a proven method to help people achieve a lifetime of sustained and healthy weight.  Healthy Directions is a cost-effective course with proven success. The initial individual consultation fee is $39 for each 15 minutes with a registered dietitian, plus a $35 monthly fee. This six-month course provides an individual assessment by a registered dietitian with meal plans based on the findings. Weekly group meetings include nutrition education, behavior modification techniques, lifestyle management topics and support. The informational meetings will be held the second Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer,MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. Read more

(This class is offered free of charge to everyone.) Enjoy a discussion lead by a member of our SBL anesthesia team.   Class content includes: - Use of Analgesics During Labor - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - Use of Epidurals and Other Regional Anesthetics - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - What to Expect - How is the Epidural Placed? 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

A grief support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. 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

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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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

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

Pathways Through Grief is a 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 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at SBL. Read more

Celebrating the lives of those who we have loved. Lincolnland Hospice of Sarah Bush Lincoln invites you to attend our Annual Memorial Service. 2 pm • Sunday, October 7, 2018 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, Entrance C, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center For more information, call 1-800-454-4055. Please join us in a ceremony for love, life and remembrance. At the Memorial Service, we will have  a tabletop display of photos, as well as a remembrance slide show. If you would like to have a photo of your loved one included in the slide show, please email it to rware@sblhs.org by September 21. For the tabletop display, please bring a photo with you on the day of the service. We would like to share a memory you have of your loved one during the service. If you would like us to include one, please also email your memory to us by September 21.   Read more

Join us for FREE cooking demonstrations. April 23 – Spring is in the air June 18 – Cookout 101 August 20 – Back to School October 8 – All things fall November 12 – Happy healthy holidays Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Center for Health Living 1004 Health Center Dr., Suite 212 Please call 217-238-4893 or email kadams@sblhs.org for more information. Register online now to reserve a seat. 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

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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. 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

Target:  A Healthy Weight and a Healthier You Take aim toward a new, healthier lifestyle with Healthy Directions, a program designed to combine a healthy diet, behavior modification and exercise - all of the essential components of a successful weight-loss plan. Offered by dietitians at Sarah Bush Lincoln and open to the general public, Healthy Directions is not just a way to lose weight, but also a proven method to help people achieve a lifetime of sustained and healthy weight.  Healthy Directions is a cost-effective course with proven success. The initial individual consultation fee is $39 for each 15 minutes with a registered dietitian, plus a $35 monthly fee. This six-month course provides an individual assessment by a registered dietitian with meal plans based on the findings. Weekly group meetings include nutrition education, behavior modification techniques, lifestyle management topics and support. The informational meetings will be held the second Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer,MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. 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: 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

Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 • $20 Pre-run starts at 8 am  With yoga, group stretching with Center for Healthy Living trainers, cancer warrior recognition and more! Run starts at 9 am • 5K Color Run to honor people who have fought cancer. • Start and end in front of KC Summers • Run or Walk in honor or memory of family and friends • Proceeds support Sarah Bush Lincoln's Regional Cancer Center REGISTER Packet Pick-up Noon to 6 pm, Friday Oct. 12 at KC Summers 7 am, Saturday (Day of race) at KC Summers For more information, contact: Angela Hampton, PR Specialist ahampton@sblhs.org   |  217-258-4011 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

A grief support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. 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

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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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

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

(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

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

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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

Pathways Through Grief is a 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 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at SBL. 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

Target:  A Healthy Weight and a Healthier You Take aim toward a new, healthier lifestyle with Healthy Directions, a program designed to combine a healthy diet, behavior modification and exercise - all of the essential components of a successful weight-loss plan. Offered by dietitians at Sarah Bush Lincoln and open to the general public, Healthy Directions is not just a way to lose weight, but also a proven method to help people achieve a lifetime of sustained and healthy weight.  Healthy Directions is a cost-effective course with proven success. The initial individual consultation fee is $39 for each 15 minutes with a registered dietitian, plus a $35 monthly fee. This six-month course provides an individual assessment by a registered dietitian with meal plans based on the findings. Weekly group meetings include nutrition education, behavior modification techniques, lifestyle management topics and support. The informational meetings will be held the second Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer,MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. 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: 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

Join us for FREE cooking demonstrations. April 23 – Spring is in the air June 18 – Cookout 101 August 20 – Back to School October 8 – All things fall November 12 – Happy healthy holidays Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Center for Health Living 1004 Health Center Dr., Suite 212 Please call 217-238-4893 or email kadams@sblhs.org for more information. Register online now to reserve a seat. 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. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

A grief support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. Read more

Effingham County Committee on Aging 209 S Merchant St, Effingham, IL 62401 Lunch starts at 11:30 - 1pm Presenter: Charly Nguyen, MD Please contact Janet Truesdale at jtruesdale@sblhs.org or 217-258-2420 to reserve your seat. Read more

(This class is offered free of charge to everyone.) Enjoy a discussion lead by a member of our SBL anesthesia team.   Class content includes: - Use of Analgesics During Labor - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - Use of Epidurals and Other Regional Anesthetics - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - What to Expect - How is the Epidural Placed? Bring: Nothing to bring. 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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

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

Pathways Through Grief is a 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 Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at SBL. 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 $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

Target:  A Healthy Weight and a Healthier You Take aim toward a new, healthier lifestyle with Healthy Directions, a program designed to combine a healthy diet, behavior modification and exercise - all of the essential components of a successful weight-loss plan. Offered by dietitians at Sarah Bush Lincoln and open to the general public, Healthy Directions is not just a way to lose weight, but also a proven method to help people achieve a lifetime of sustained and healthy weight.  Healthy Directions is a cost-effective course with proven success. The initial individual consultation fee is $39 for each 15 minutes with a registered dietitian, plus a $35 monthly fee. This six-month course provides an individual assessment by a registered dietitian with meal plans based on the findings. Weekly group meetings include nutrition education, behavior modification techniques, lifestyle management topics and support. The informational meetings will be held the second Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer,MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. Read more

LifeSpan Center 11021 E. County Rd 800N Charleston, IL Lunch starts at 11:30 - 1pm Presenter: Charly Nguyen, MD Please contact Janet Truesdale at jtruesdale@sblhs.org or 217-258-2420 to reserve your seat. 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: 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

A grief support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. 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 Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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

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

(This class is offered free of charge to everyone.) Enjoy a discussion lead by a member of our SBL anesthesia team.   Class content includes: - Use of Analgesics During Labor - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - Use of Epidurals and Other Regional Anesthetics - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - What to Expect - How is the Epidural Placed? Bring: Nothing to bring. 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 - 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 $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

(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 $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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). 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

(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.) Enjoy a discussion lead by a member of our SBL anesthesia team.   Class content includes: - Use of Analgesics During Labor - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - Use of Epidurals and Other Regional Anesthetics - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - What to Expect - How is the Epidural Placed? Bring: Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   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: 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.) 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

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

(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

(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.) Enjoy a discussion lead by a member of our SBL anesthesia team.   Class content includes: - Use of Analgesics During Labor - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - Use of Epidurals and Other Regional Anesthetics - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - What to Expect - How is the Epidural Placed? Bring: Nothing to bring. 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 - 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

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

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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). 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.) 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

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

(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

(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.) Enjoy a discussion lead by a member of our SBL anesthesia team.   Class content includes: - Use of Analgesics During Labor - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - Use of Epidurals and Other Regional Anesthetics - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - What to Expect - How is the Epidural Placed? 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

(Fee is $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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

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

(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 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.) Enjoy a discussion lead by a member of our SBL anesthesia team.   Class content includes: - Use of Analgesics During Labor - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - Use of Epidurals and Other Regional Anesthetics - Effectiveness, Side Effects, When to Use - What to Expect - How is the Epidural Placed? 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

(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

(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 $10 per mom and birth partner, $5 per additional person.) 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). 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

(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 $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