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A free support group for people who have successfully quit tobacco. Read more

The Orthopedic office, as well as many of SBL family practice clinics, offers sports physicals to athletes for $20 each. The clinics donate that fee back to the student's school's athletic booster club in an effort to help the area's sports programs. Read more

A support group for anyone who is affected by polio. Teleconferencing is available for those unable to attend. 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

27th Annual Sarah Bush Lincoln Golf Benefit June 10, 2016 • Mattoon Golf & Country Club 2015 Sponsors: Coles-Moultrie, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, McCarthy 18 Holes, 18 Guaranteed Winners... A Prize on EVERY Hole! Prizes include: Furniture items, Cardinals baseball tickets, Illini football tickets, NASCAR tickets, 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

BODY ELECTRIC HOSTS ART FESTIVAL Approximately 500 art projects created by high school students in seven counties will be on display on Saturday, June 11 for the Body Electric Arts and Health Festival at the Cross County Mall in Mattoon.  The Arts and Health Festival is an opportunity for area youth who have created innovative and effective awareness and prevention messages through the arts. The projects will include a variety of visual materials from paintings, drawings and sculptures to photography and poetry. With a solid foundation in tested prevention strategies, the main goal of the program is developing and promoting messages through student artwork that will lead to healthy lifestyle choices. The works have been created by middle school and high school aged students in Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie and Shelby counties and they will be available for viewing from 11am to 2 pm on June 11. The projects promote messages of healthy lifestyle choices based on the 2014 Illinois Youth Survey, which was taken by high school and middle school students in seven counties. The program encourages creative expression from the students, as they develop messages that creatively express their health concerns for each other and the general public as well. Jenna Hilligoss and Julie Meinhart, program coordinators, explained that the key goals include 1) promoting more awareness of the issue/problems, 2) encouraging reflective thinking about personal behavior, and 3) generating some dialogue and interaction as people come together to view and talk about the works.  Body Electric is a program for teens that uses the arts to communicate healthy lifestyle choices to their peers through a three-stage process. First, a survey is conducted to determine subjects of concern for area youth. Then, students choose a health issue, research the best method to convey their prevention messages, and then create a work of art that is taken to area schools throughout East Central Illinois.  For more information about Body Electric, please visit https://BodyElectric.sarahbush.org or call Body Electric at 217-258-4570.  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.  Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Diabetic Support Group Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

The Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC) course was designed for registered nurses who initiate and direct pediatric care through the initial, stabilization or transport phases of pediatric emergencies.  This course is designed to enhance your skills in the evaluation and management of the pediatric patient with respiratory compromise, circulatory compromise, special needs or family crisis. The overall goal of the ENPC course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Class size is limited to 12 students per class and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information or to register, call 217-258-2403. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

A support group for anyone who is affected by polio. Teleconferencing is available for those unable to attend. 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 free support group for people who have successfully quit tobacco. Read more

The Orthopedic office, as well as many of SBL family practice clinics, offers sports physicals to athletes for $20 each. The clinics donate that fee back to the student's school's athletic booster club in an effort to help the area's sports programs. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. 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 public course is offered for persons either needing first aid training for jobs or day care or for the lay person who wants to take the course for personal enrichment. The course is offered every other month. Continuing education credit is offered to day care providers for whom it is required by Illinois Department of Public Health. Please call to verify dates and space availability. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. 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 free support group for people who have successfully quit tobacco. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

A support group for anyone who is affected by polio. Teleconferencing is available for those unable to attend. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

A support group for anyone who is affected by polio. Teleconferencing is available for those unable to attend. 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 free support group for people who have successfully quit tobacco. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Diabetic Support Group Read more

This public course is offered for persons either needing first aid training for jobs or day care or for the lay person who wants to take the course for personal enrichment. The course is offered every other month. Continuing education credit is offered to day care providers for whom it is required by Illinois Department of Public Health. Please call to verify dates and space availability. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Join us and make your own tutu to wear in the 2016 Paint the Town 5K Run/Walk to honor all cancers. This year we will have several colors to choose from: Hot pink, lavendar, teal, black, white, blue, light blue, orange, plum, lime, burgundy, yellow and zebra. Cost is $10 at the door or online below. Bring scissors. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

A support group for anyone who is affected by polio. Teleconferencing is available for those unable to attend. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. 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 free support group for people who have successfully quit tobacco. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Join us at our Open House 11 am to 3 pm Sunday, October 30 Located on the campus of Sarah Bush Lincoln • Tour the facility • Meet the staff • Enjoy refreshments Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. 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 free support group for people who have successfully quit tobacco. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

A support group for anyone who is affected by polio. Teleconferencing is available for those unable to attend. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

This public course is offered for persons either needing first aid training for jobs or day care or for the lay person who wants to take the course for personal enrichment. The course is offered every other month. Continuing education credit is offered to day care providers for whom it is required by Illinois Department of Public Health. Please call to verify dates and space availability. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Healthy Holidays! Recipes without the Guilt   FREE Limited seating available RSVP by November 11 Please call 238-4893 or email kadams@sblhs.org Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. 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. 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 18th 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 $40 to $50 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. 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 18th 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 $40 to $50 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. Read more

Show your team spirit with a customized 20 oz. Charleston Trojans stainless steel travel mug!  Spirit Sippers keeps your drinks cold for 8 hours or hot for 4 hours. The price of a Spirit Sipper is $20. Products are sold by ClassE students where we will use the profit to help us start up individual businesses in the spring. ClassE is an entrepreneurial development class that aims to educate high school juniors and seniors about the opportunities, and challenges of starting and running a new business. Contact us at: (217) 549-8332 or keepitclasse@gmail.com.   Read more

Show your team spirit with a customized 20 oz. Charleston Trojan stainless steel travel mug!  Spirit Sippers keeps your drinks cold for 8 hours or hot for 4 hours. The price of a Spirit Sipper is $20. Products are sold by ClassE students where we will use the profit to help us start up individual businesses in the spring. ClassE is an entrepreneurial development class that aims to educate high school juniors and seniors about the opportunities, and challenges of starting and running a new business. Contact us at: (217) 549-8332 or keepitclasse@gmail.com.   Read more

Show your team spirit with a customized 20 oz. Mattoon Green Wave stainless steel travel mug!  Spirit Sippers keeps your drinks cold for 8 hours or hot for 4 hours. The price of a Spirit Sipper is $20. Products are sold by ClassE students where we will use the profit to help us start up individual businesses in the spring. ClassE is an entrepreneurial development class that aims to educate high school juniors and seniors about the opportunities, and challenges of starting and running a new business. Contact us at: (217) 549-8332 or keepitclasse@gmail.com.   Read more

Show your team spirit with a customized 20 oz. Mattoon Green Wave stainless steel travel mug!  Spirit Sippers keeps your drinks cold for 8 hours or hot for 4 hours. The price of a Spirit Sipper is $20. Products are sold by ClassE students where we will use the profit to help us start up individual businesses in the spring. ClassE is an entrepreneurial development class that aims to educate high school juniors and seniors about the opportunities, and challenges of starting and running a new business. Contact us at: (217) 549-8332 or keepitclasse@gmail.com.   Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

A support group for anyone who is affected by polio. Teleconferencing is available for those unable to attend. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. 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 free support group for people who have successfully quit tobacco. Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. 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 next informational meeting will be held Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln now 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, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health For more information, please call 238-4774. Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Read more

Free Informational Session The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including: • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health Please call 238-4774 to attend one of the FREE informational sessions below and learn more about the program and how to get started. Read more

Free Informational Session The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including: • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health Please call 238-4774 to attend one of the FREE informational sessions below and learn more about the program and how to get started. Read more

The program is taught by an American Lung Association-trained instructor and SBL employee. Topics will include: • Knowing if you are ready to quit • Medicines to help • Lifestyle changes to make the process easier • Preparing for quit day • Coping strategies • Managing stress • Avoiding weight gain • How to stay tobacco free for good The program is free for SBL employees, spouses and dependents age 18 and older. Read more

The program is taught by an American Lung Association-trained instructor and SBL employee. Topics will include: • Knowing if you are ready to quit • Medicines to help • Lifestyle changes to make the process easier • Preparing for quit day • Coping strategies • Managing stress • Avoiding weight gain • How to stay tobacco free for good The program is free for SBL employees, spouses and dependents age 18 and older. Read more

The program is taught by an American Lung Association-trained instructor and SBL employee. Topics will include: • Knowing if you are ready to quit • Medicines to help • Lifestyle changes to make the process easier • Preparing for quit day • Coping strategies • Managing stress • Avoiding weight gain • How to stay tobacco free for good The program is free for SBL employees, spouses and dependents age 18 and older. 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 next informational meeting will be held Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be offering free informational sessions to learn more about HMR® weight management program and Freedom from Smoking classes this year from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

Free Informational Session The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including: • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health Please call 238-4774 to attend one of the FREE informational sessions below and learn more about the program and how to get started. Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Read more

Learn how to make savory soups healthy! Limited seating is available. Please contact Kristina Adams to reserve your spot at 217-238-4774. Read more

Free Informational Session The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including: • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health Please call 238-4774 to attend one of the FREE informational sessions below and learn more about the program and how to get started. 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

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Read more

Free Informational Session The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including: • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health Please call 238-4774 to attend one of the FREE informational sessions below and learn more about the program and how to get started. Read more

Free Informational Session The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including: • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health Please call 238-4774 to attend one of the FREE informational sessions below and learn more about the program and how to get started. 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

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 next informational meeting will be held Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. Read more

Free Informational Session The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including: • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health Please call 238-4774 to attend one of the FREE informational sessions below and learn more about the program and how to get started. Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Read more

The program is taught by an American Lung Association-trained instructor and SBL employee. Topics will include: • Knowing if you are ready to quit • Medicines to help • Lifestyle changes to make the process easier • Preparing for quit day • Coping strategies • Managing stress • Avoiding weight gain • How to stay tobacco free for good The program is free for SBL employees, spouses and dependents age 18 and older. Read more

The program is taught by an American Lung Association-trained instructor and SBL employee. Topics will include: • Knowing if you are ready to quit • Medicines to help • Lifestyle changes to make the process easier • Preparing for quit day • Coping strategies • Managing stress • Avoiding weight gain • How to stay tobacco free for good The program is free for SBL employees, spouses and dependents age 18 and older. Read more

The program is taught by an American Lung Association-trained instructor and SBL employee. Topics will include: • Knowing if you are ready to quit • Medicines to help • Lifestyle changes to make the process easier • Preparing for quit day • Coping strategies • Managing stress • Avoiding weight gain • How to stay tobacco free for good The program is free for SBL employees, spouses and dependents age 18 and older. Read more

Meet Matt Hughes NINE-TIME UFC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION This event is for men only. Matt will be speaking on the importance of physical fitness and staying active. Matt Hughes is the nine-time World Welterweight Champion of the UFC. He has traveled the world and become a household name among mixed martial arts fans. Matt is also the host of the hunting program, The Takedown, on the Sportsman’s Channel. He was born and raised in Hillsboro, IL, and lives there with his wife and three children. Also speaking will be Prairie Heart Cardiologist Michael LaMonto, DO, on health risk factors of heart health.  A variety of SBL health  professionals will also be on hand to answer your questions about fitness, tobacco cessation, the Heart to Heart program, weight  management, sleep disorders and diabetes. Reservations required.  Call 217-258-2420 or email jtruesdale@sblhs.org by February 16. 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

Free Informational Session The program uses the HMR® (Health Management Resources) method, the nation’s leading provider of weight treatment services to hospitals, with an average weight loss of 30 to 60 pounds, while many lose more than 100 pounds. The program is more than just a diet, including: • proven weight loss using a easy, nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle behaviors • individual guidance, personal coaching and group support • intensive lifestyle education with specific how to’s to lose weight and improve health Please call 238-4774 to attend one of the FREE informational sessions below and learn more about the program and how to get started. Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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

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

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 next informational meeting will be held Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer, Registered Dietitian at 258-2199. Read more

7 pm, second Tuesday of the month in March, June and September. 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

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Read more

A FREE event open to anyone interested in learning more about Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD).  Enjoy light snacks and hear from Prairie Heart Institute Interventional Cardiologist Amit Dande, MD, about symptoms, treatment and management of PVD. 2 to 3 pm Wednesday, March 29 Lifespan Center  11021 E. County Rd. 800N, Charleston Register for a limited number of free PVD screens. Registration is required, please call 217-258-2420 or email Janet Truesdale at jtruesdale@sblhs.org. Peripheral Vascular Disease occurs in the arteries and veins that carry blood to the arms and legs. With PVD, the arteries and veins slowly become narrowed or blocked when plaque gradually forms inside the walls. When they are blocked, blood cannot get through to nourish organs and other tissue. Symptoms include:    • leg discomfort    • pain or cramping that develops with activity and       relieved with rest    • numbness or weakness    • heaviness or fatigue in the leg muscles when walking    • burning or aching pain in the feet and toes when resting    • cool skin in the feet    • redness or other color changes of the skin    • increased occurrence of infection    • toe and foot sores that do not heal Read more

We will be conducting 12 free PVD screens from 1-2 on March 29 at the LifeSpan Center, Charleston, IL. Amit Dande, MD, FACC, FSCAI and Allyson Gough, APN-BC will be doing the screens. Loose pants are required - they must be able to lift the pants up passed the knees. You will need to fill out a screen form and send back prior to the screen. After the screens, Dr. Dande will be doing a powerpoint from 2-3 where drinks, fruits and vegetables will be provided. SBL Advanced Wound Clinic, Lincolnland Home Medical Equipment, Center for Healthy Living and METS will be present to answer questions. RSVP to Janet Truesdale at 217-258-2420 for your screen and form. Space is limited 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 Ear, Nose and Throat Physician Lori Cudone, MD, Dentist Marlee Hansen, DDS, and Keith Ballinger, PA-C, will offer free head and neck cancer exams to the public from 5 to 7 pm on Tuesday, April 4; and from 7:30 to 11:30 am on Saturday, April 8, at SBL’s ENT Clinic in Mattoon. Drs. Cudone and Hansen, Ballinger and associates will perform a screening exam to check for head and neck cancers, including cancers of the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, salivary glands, throat, or larynx (voice box).  April 2 to 9 has been designated nationally as Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Given the rise in oral cancers related to human papillomavirus (HPV), screening for early detection of this disease is more than important than ever. The fastest rising types of these cancers are mouth and throat cancer, which account for more than 40,000 cases per year in the U.S. Head and neck cancers account for approximately three percent of all diagnosed cancers in the country. Risk factors for this type of cancer are age, smoking, chewing tobacco, use of alcohol, poor nutrition and the HPV virus. Early detection of suspicious areas in the mouth and tongue can be done routinely at regular dental office visits and by a family doctor. For more information or to make an appointment for a free cancer exam, call the SBL ENT Clinic at (217) 258-2409. The clinic is located at 1000 Health Center Drive, Suite 401, Mattoon. Read more

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

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln Ear, Nose and Throat Physician Lori Cudone, MD, Dentist Marlee Hansen, DDS, and Keith Ballinger, PA-C, will offer free head and neck cancer exams to the public from 5 to 7 pm on Tuesday, April 4; and from 7:30 to 11:30 am on Saturday, April 8, at SBL’s ENT Clinic in Mattoon. Drs. Cudone and Hansen, Ballinger and associates will perform a screening exam to check for head and neck cancers, including cancers of the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, salivary glands, throat, or larynx (voice box).  April 2 to 9 has been designated nationally as Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Given the rise in oral cancers related to human papillomavirus (HPV), screening for early detection of this disease is more than important than ever. The fastest rising types of these cancers are mouth and throat cancer, which account for more than 40,000 cases per year in the U.S. Head and neck cancers account for approximately three percent of all diagnosed cancers in the country. Risk factors for this type of cancer are age, smoking, chewing tobacco, use of alcohol, poor nutrition and the HPV virus. Early detection of suspicious areas in the mouth and tongue can be done routinely at regular dental office visits and by a family doctor. For more information or to make an appointment for a free cancer exam, call the SBL ENT Clinic at (217) 258-2409. The clinic is located at 1000 Health Center Drive, Suite 401, Mattoon. 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

The program is taught by an American Lung Association-trained instructor and SBL employee. Topics will include: • Knowing if you are ready to quit • Medicines to help • Lifestyle changes to make the process easier • Preparing for quit day • Coping strategies • Managing stress • Avoiding weight gain • How to stay tobacco free for good The program is free for SBL employees, spouses and dependents age 18 and older. 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

The program is taught by an American Lung Association-trained instructor and SBL employee. Topics will include: • Knowing if you are ready to quit • Medicines to help • Lifestyle changes to make the process easier • Preparing for quit day • Coping strategies • Managing stress • Avoiding weight gain • How to stay tobacco free for good The program is free for SBL employees, spouses and dependents age 18 and older. 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 next informational meeting will be held Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer, 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

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

Sarah Bush Lincoln Orthopedic Surgeon James Kohlmann, MD, is hosting a lunch and learn event to help people understand the anterior hip approach technique used in hip replacement operations. The free lunch and learn program is set for 11 am to 12:30 pm Wednesday, April 19, at the Lifespan Center, just north of Sarah Bush Lincoln. Lunch will include broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breast, twice baked potato casserole, Italian green beans, dinner rolls and cookies. Other program participants include Sarah Bush Lincoln’s joint camp coordinator, a program for people considering a joint replacement; Center for Healthy Living, Physical Therapy and Lincolnland Home Medical Equipment. Dr. Kohlmann explained that while there are a few surgical techniques used to replace a total hip joint, he finds that using the anterior approach promotes an earlier and easier recovery with less muscle trauma and less pain. “Using the anterior approach allows me to do the surgery through a smaller incision. The cut is in the front of the hip rather than in the side or back, like in traditional hip replacements,” Dr. Kohlmann said. He explained that before someone undergoes a hip replacement, they might want to try medicine for pain or inflammation, walking aids, and physical therapy. If people continue to have pain and have a hard time getting around, hip replacement surgery may be an option. Dr. Kohlmann cares for people at SBL Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Prairie Pavilion 2, 1004 Health Center Dr. Suite 100. He can be reached at 217 238-3435. For more information about this event and to reserve a seat, please call 217 258-2420 Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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

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 call office at 217-258-2278 for discount.) Express includes all the topics above in a fast paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  - Pregnancy Discomforts and Danger Signs - How to Know When You’re REALLY In Labor - Stages of Labor - Pain Management During Labor - Maximizing Your Labor Progress - Common Medical Procedures in Labor and Delivery - Induced and Augmented Labors - Cesarean Delivery - Guided Tour of the Women and Children’s Center (with one of our    very own Labor Nurses!) - Numerous Birth Videos 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. Please contact the SBL EMS department at 217-258-2403 for registration information and price. Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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

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

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.) 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 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 next informational meeting will be held Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer, 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

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln will be participating in this parade. Contact Chris Kessler at 217-258-4127 to participate in the parade . 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.) 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

A.W.A.K.E., a health awareness support group for people affected with sleep apnea, will meet at 6 pm on Thursday, June 1, in the Sarah Bush Lincoln Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education. Area residents with sleeping disorders are encouraged to join A.W.A.K.E., which stands for Alert, Well, And Keeping Energetic of Central Illinois. People who suffer from sleep apnea, and family members and friends of those who suffer from sleep apnea, are encouraged to attend the meeting. It is free and open to the public. The support group is sponsored and coordinated by SBL Sleep Disorders Center and Lincolnland Home Medical Equipment. Sleep Technologist Rodney Wildman, RPSGT, will present “Exercise and Sleep.” The meeting will also include free mask fitting, pressure checks and refreshments. The National Sleep Foundation and Sarah Bush Lincoln suggest people be aware of the following six symptoms that can signal inadequate sleep. If any apply, discuss them with a doctor or other healthcare provider: •    Dozing off while engaged in an activity such as reading,       ​watching TV, sitting in meetings, or sitting in traffic •    Slowed thinking and reacting •    Difficulty listening to what is said or understanding directions •    Frequent errors or mistakes •    Depression or negative mood •    Impatience or being quick to anger For more information, please contact Rodney Wildman, at (217) 238-4908. Sleep studies are offered in both Mattoon and Effingham locations. The Sleep Disorders Center in Mattoon is located at Prairie Pavilion 1, Suite 106, on Sarah Bush Lincoln’s campus. Sleep studies are also conducted at the SBL Effingham Clinic, located at 905 N. Maple. Read more

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

A limited number of free colon cancer screening kits are available on a first-come first-served basis.  Who Should be Screened •  People between 50 and 75 years old •  People with a strong family history of colon cancer •  People who have never had a colonoscopy •  People with the following symptoms that have been chronic in the past six months:     – Diarrhea / Constipation     – Rectal bleeding     – Black or tarry stools     – Change in bowel habits What is involved with the screen? The kit you receive allows you to easily collect a stool sample in a plastic container. Return it discreetly in a provided brown bag to any Sarah Bush Lincoln clinic or the hospital outpatient lab. Kits should be returned by June 29. 11 am to 1 pm      * June 2         Mattoon Rural King     * June 9         Sullivan Ace Hardware     * June 16         SBL Tuscola Clinic     * June 23         SBL Casey Clinic How will I receive the result? If your test result is negative, you will receive a letter in the mail from the Sarah Bush Lincoln Gastroenterology Clinic. If your test result is positive, you will receive a phone call from the SBL Gastroenterology Clinic, and a certified letter alerting you to the results and actions you should take for further investigation. 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. 2017 schedule Provider Course: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays, from June 6 through July 11, 2017, five weeks. 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

(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 217-258-2278 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 - Common Medical Procedures in Labor and Delivery - Induced and Augmented Labors - Cesarean Delivery - Guided Tour of the Women and Children’s Center (with one of our    very own Labor Nurses!) - Numerous Birth Videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and Relaxation During Labor - Birth Partner’s Role in Labor - Understanding Postpartum - A First Look at Breastfeeding Bring: A pillow and blanket to Week Two. PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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 next informational meeting will be held Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer, 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

A limited number of free colon cancer screening kits are available on a first-come first-served basis.  Who Should be Screened •  People between 50 and 75 years old •  People with a strong family history of colon cancer •  People who have never had a colonoscopy •  People with the following symptoms that have been chronic in the past six months:     – Diarrhea / Constipation     – Rectal bleeding     – Black or tarry stools     – Change in bowel habits What is involved with the screen? The kit you receive allows you to easily collect a stool sample in a plastic container. Return it discreetly in a provided brown bag to any Sarah Bush Lincoln clinic or the hospital outpatient lab. Kits should be returned by June 29. 11 am to 1 pm      * June 2         Mattoon Rural King     * June 9         Sullivan Ace Hardware     * June 16         SBL Tuscola Clinic     * June 23         SBL Casey Clinic How will I receive the result? If your test result is negative, you will receive a letter in the mail from the Sarah Bush Lincoln Gastroenterology Clinic. If your test result is positive, you will receive a phone call from the SBL Gastroenterology Clinic, and a certified letter alerting you to the results and actions you should take for further investigation. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

7 pm, second Tuesday of the month in March, June and September. 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. Freedom From Smoking Many programs can help you quit smoking, but none match the success of Freedom From Smoking®: • Ranked most effective smoking cessation program in a study by Fordham University Graduate School of Business • When combined with smoking cessation medications, up to 57 percent of participants report quitting by the end of the program • Over the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have quit smoking using this program. Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Read more

A limited number of free colon cancer screening kits are available on a first-come first-served basis.  Who Should be Screened •  People between 50 and 75 years old •  People with a strong family history of colon cancer •  People who have never had a colonoscopy •  People with the following symptoms that have been chronic in the past six months:     – Diarrhea / Constipation     – Rectal bleeding     – Black or tarry stools     – Change in bowel habits What is involved with the screen? The kit you receive allows you to easily collect a stool sample in a plastic container. Return it discreetly in a provided brown bag to any Sarah Bush Lincoln clinic or the hospital outpatient lab. Kits should be returned by June 29. 11 am to 1 pm      * June 2         Mattoon Rural King     * June 9         Sullivan Ace Hardware     * June 16         SBL Tuscola Clinic     * June 23         SBL Casey Clinic How will I receive the result? If your test result is negative, you will receive a letter in the mail from the Sarah Bush Lincoln Gastroenterology Clinic. If your test result is positive, you will receive a phone call from the SBL Gastroenterology Clinic, and a certified letter alerting you to the results and actions you should take for further investigation. 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 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

A limited number of free colon cancer screening kits are available on a first-come first-served basis.  Who Should be Screened •  People between 50 and 75 years old •  People with a strong family history of colon cancer •  People who have never had a colonoscopy •  People with the following symptoms that have been chronic in the past six months:     – Diarrhea / Constipation     – Rectal bleeding     – Black or tarry stools     – Change in bowel habits What is involved with the screen? The kit you receive allows you to easily collect a stool sample in a plastic container. Return it discreetly in a provided brown bag to any Sarah Bush Lincoln clinic or the hospital outpatient lab. Kits should be returned by June 29. 11 am to 1 pm      * June 2         Mattoon Rural King     * June 9         Sullivan Ace Hardware     * June 16         SBL Tuscola Clinic     * June 23         SBL Casey Clinic How will I receive the result? If your test result is negative, you will receive a letter in the mail from the Sarah Bush Lincoln Gastroenterology Clinic. If your test result is positive, you will receive a phone call from the SBL Gastroenterology Clinic, and a certified letter alerting you to the results and actions you should take for further investigation. 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 217-258-2278 for discount.) Express includes all the topics above in a fast paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  - Pregnancy Discomforts and Danger Signs - How to Know When You’re REALLY In Labor - Stages of Labor - Pain Management During Labor - Maximizing Your Labor Progress - Common Medical Procedures in Labor and Delivery - Induced and Augmented Labors - Cesarean Delivery - Guided Tour of the Women and Children’s Center (with one of our    very own Labor Nurses!) - Numerous Birth Videos 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 Baby Fair - June 25 • 11 am to 2 pm August 23 • 7 to 9 pm October 15 • 1 to 3 pm December 10 • 1 to 3 pm Fee: FREE.  Pre-registration is required. For more information please call: 217-258-2278. Read more

Find out ways to make your salads the best ever! FREE * Limited seating available; RSVP by June 23 Please call 217-238-4893 or email kadams@sblhs.org Read more

Twice monthly we offer the for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. For more information, contact Cynthia Edwards, RN, at 217 238-3422. Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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 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

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 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 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 next informational meeting will be held Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer, 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 $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

(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 217-258-2278 for discount.) Express includes all the topics above in a fast paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  - Pregnancy Discomforts and Danger Signs - How to Know When You’re REALLY In Labor - Stages of Labor - Pain Management During Labor - Maximizing Your Labor Progress - Common Medical Procedures in Labor and Delivery - Induced and Augmented Labors - Cesarean Delivery - Guided Tour of the Women and Children’s Center (with one of our    very own Labor Nurses!) - Numerous Birth Videos 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

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

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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

(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 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 217-258-2278 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 - Common Medical Procedures in Labor and Delivery - Induced and Augmented Labors - Cesarean Delivery - Guided Tour of the Women and Children’s Center (with one of our    very own Labor Nurses!) - Numerous Birth Videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and Relaxation During Labor - Birth Partner’s Role in Labor - Understanding Postpartum - A First Look at Breastfeeding Bring: A pillow and blanket to Week Two. PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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

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

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 next informational meeting will be held Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer, 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

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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 217-258-2278 for discount.) Express includes all the topics above in a fast paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  - Pregnancy Discomforts and Danger Signs - How to Know When You’re REALLY In Labor - Stages of Labor - Pain Management During Labor - Maximizing Your Labor Progress - Common Medical Procedures in Labor and Delivery - Induced and Augmented Labors - Cesarean Delivery - Guided Tour of the Women and Children’s Center (with one of our    very own Labor Nurses!) - Numerous Birth Videos 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 August 23 • 7 to 9 pm October 15 • 1 to 3 pm December 10 • 1 to 3 pm Fee: FREE.  Pre-registration is required. For more information please call: 217-258-2278. 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

(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 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 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

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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

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

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

7 pm, second Tuesday of the month in March, June and September. 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

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 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 next informational meeting will be held Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer, 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 call office at 217-258-2278 for discount.) Express includes all the topics above in a fast paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  - Pregnancy Discomforts and Danger Signs - How to Know When You’re REALLY In Labor - Stages of Labor - Pain Management During Labor - Maximizing Your Labor Progress - Common Medical Procedures in Labor and Delivery - Induced and Augmented Labors - Cesarean Delivery - Guided Tour of the Women and Children’s Center (with one of our    very own Labor Nurses!) - Numerous Birth Videos 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

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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

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 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 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 call office at 217-258-2278 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 - Common Medical Procedures in Labor and Delivery - Induced and Augmented Labors - Cesarean Delivery - Guided Tour of the Women and Children’s Center (with one of our    very own Labor Nurses!) - Numerous Birth Videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and Relaxation During Labor - Birth Partner’s Role in Labor - Understanding Postpartum - A First Look at Breastfeeding Bring: A pillow and blanket to Week Two. PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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

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 next informational meeting will be held Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer, 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 call office at 217-258-2278 for discount.) Express includes all the topics above in a fast paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  - Pregnancy Discomforts and Danger Signs - How to Know When You’re REALLY In Labor - Stages of Labor - Pain Management During Labor - Maximizing Your Labor Progress - Common Medical Procedures in Labor and Delivery - Induced and Augmented Labors - Cesarean Delivery - Guided Tour of the Women and Children’s Center (with one of our    very own Labor Nurses!) - Numerous Birth Videos 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: 217-258-2278. Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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 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

(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

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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

(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 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 next informational meeting will be held Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer, 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

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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 call office at 217-258-2278 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 - Common Medical Procedures in Labor and Delivery - Induced and Augmented Labors - Cesarean Delivery - Guided Tour of the Women and Children’s Center (with one of our    very own Labor Nurses!) - Numerous Birth Videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and Relaxation During Labor - Birth Partner’s Role in Labor - Understanding Postpartum - A First Look at Breastfeeding Bring: A pillow and blanket to Week Two. PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.   Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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 • 1 to 3 pm Fee: FREE.  Pre-registration is required. For more information please call: 217-258-2278. 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 next informational meeting will be held Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 pm in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education, at Sarah Bush Lincoln. For more information contact Denise Bloemer, 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 call office at 217-258-2278 for discount.) Express includes all the topics above in a fast paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!   Class content includes:  - Pregnancy Discomforts and Danger Signs - How to Know When You’re REALLY In Labor - Stages of Labor - Pain Management During Labor - Maximizing Your Labor Progress - Common Medical Procedures in Labor and Delivery - Induced and Augmented Labors - Cesarean Delivery - Guided Tour of the Women and Children’s Center (with one of our    very own Labor Nurses!) - Numerous Birth Videos Bring: Nothing to bring. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.     Read more

A support group open to anyone who has lost a loved one. 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

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