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We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held in the SBL Computer Training Center at 105 Professional Plaza, Mattoon, IL (on the SBL campus) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held in the SBL Computer Training Center at 105 Professional Plaza, Mattoon, IL (on the SBL campus) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held in the SBL Computer Training Center at 105 Professional Plaza, Mattoon, IL (on the SBL campus) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held in the SBL Computer Training Center at 105 Professional Plaza, Mattoon, IL (on the SBL campus) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

St. Louis Blues Raffle Tickets The winner will receive four (4) tickets to one game during the 2021-2022 St. Louis Blues hockey season after the tickets become available. Donated by McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Tickets are $5 each. Drawing will be held on Thursday, September 9. For more information, contact the SBL Health Foundation at 217 258-2511. Read more

St. Louis Blues Raffle Tickets The winner will receive four (4) tickets to one game during the 2021-2022 St. Louis Blues hockey season after the tickets become available. Donated by McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Tickets are 3 for $10. Drawing will be held on Thursday, September 9. For more information, contact the SBL Health Foundation at 217 258-2511. Read more

Binga Prize Packages Including an Ipad donated by County Office Products Packages include gift baskets, gift certificates, jewelry, and more! Net proceeds support the construction of a new Hospice House on Sarah Bush Lincoln’s campus Tickets are $5 each. Drawing will be held on Thursday, September 9. For more information, contact the SBL Health Foundation at 217 258-2511. Read more

Binga Prize Packages Including an Ipad donated by County Office Products Packages include gift baskets, gift certificates, jewelry, and more! Net proceeds support the construction of a new Hospice House on Sarah Bush Lincoln’s campus Tickets are $10 each. Drawing will be held on Thursday, September 9. For more information, contact the SBL Health Foundation at 217 258-2511. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held in the SBL Computer Training Center at 105 Professional Plaza, Mattoon, IL (on the SBL campus) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

7 pm, second Tuesday of the month in March, June, September and December in the Performance Excellence room at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Participants will meet in the main lobby. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held in the SBL Computer Training Center at 105 Professional Plaza, Mattoon, IL (on the SBL campus) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held in the SBL Computer Training Center at 105 Professional Plaza, Mattoon, IL (on the SBL campus) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held in the SBL Computer Training Center at 105 Professional Plaza, Mattoon, IL (on the SBL campus) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held in the SBL Computer Training Center at 105 Professional Plaza, Mattoon, IL (on the SBL campus) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). Please wear a mask. You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

The SBL Health Foundation will host its 23rd annual Holiday Festival as a virtual event with proceeds benefiting the SBL Hospice House Endowment. 8 am, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 through 8 pm, Monday, November 15 This year’s Silent Auction will include more than 100 items decorated by Sarah Bush Lincoln employees, area residents and businesses. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

The SBL Health Foundation will host its 23rd annual Holiday Festival as a virtual event with proceeds benefiting the SBL Hospice House Endowment. 6 pm, Sunday, November 14 Live auction items will be available for bid starting at 8 am, Friday, November 12, with final bids being taken during a Live Auction Event starting at 6 pm, Sunday, November 14. For $50 you can be a part of this exciting Live Auction event! Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

Join us for a live and online presentation about diabetic health with SBL Endocrinologist Sathya Subbiah, MD. Sathya Subbiah, MD will discuss colorectal-related issues and treatments including: Diabetes health Endocrinology Hormone therapy and more This event is FREE. Attend and be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. To receive a zoom invite, and to send your questions to Sathya Subbiah, email: Chris Kessler, SBL Community Outreach Service Representative at ckessler@sblhs.org. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

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

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

7 pm, second Tuesday of the month in March, June, September and December in the Performance Excellence room at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Participants will meet in the main lobby. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

We now offer this class on Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes now held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Classes will now be held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

We offer this class 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. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

We offer this class 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. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

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

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

We offer this class 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. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

Join us for a live and online presentation about Knee Arthroscopy with SBL Orthopedic Surgeon Timothy Gray, MD. Noon to 1 pm • Wednesday, January 26 This event is FREE. Attend and be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. Timothy Gray, MD will discuss the topic of knee arthroscopy. To receive the zoom invite, and to send your questions to Timothy Gray, email Chris Kessler, SBL Community Outreach Service Representative. Read more

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

We offer this class 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. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

We offer this class 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. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

We offer this class 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. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

We offer this class 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. Classes are now being held at: Center for Healthy Living Prairie Pavilion 2 1004 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 (Upstairs conference room) For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. *Class dates and times are subject to change. Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colon cancer is treatable in its earliest stages, and periodic screenings are needed for early detection. A limited number of free Hemosure colon cancer screening kits are available on a first-come first-served basis. This easy-to-do free screen is non-invasive and has a 97 percent accuracy rate! Where and when can I get a kit? Available while supplies last. Your kit must be picked up in person. Visit this page to pre-register. SBL Center for Healthy Living 1004 Health Center Dr., Suite 110, Mattoon, IL 61938 Friday, April 1, 2022 Noon to 2 pm For more information, call the SBL Gastroenterology Clinic at 217-258-4155. Read more

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

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

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

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

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

Colon cancer is treatable in its earliest stages, and periodic screenings are needed for early detection. A limited number of free Hemosure colon cancer screening kits are available on a first-come first-served basis. This easy-to-do free screen is non-invasive and has a 97 percent accuracy rate! Where and when can I get a kit? Available while supplies last. Your kit must be picked up in person. Visit this page to pre-register. SBL Evergreen Clinic 1104 West Evergreen Ave., Effingham, IL 62401 Friday, April 29, 2022 Noon to 2 pm For more information, call the SBL Gastroenterology Clinic at 217-258-4155. Read more

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

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

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

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

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

Safe Sitter is a one-day, nationally certified course designed for children ages 11 and up. Taught in a fun and interactive format, Safe Sitter teaches participants safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. In a Safe Sitter class, students learn through lively discussion, practice and role-play about a variety of topics including baby sitting ethics and etiquette and the business aspects of baby sitting. Class materials are included in the $30 fee. This course is open to community members. Class size is limited. Registration opens April 1, 2022 For more information and to register, please contact Harley Powley at 217-345-6822 or hpowley@sblhs.org Read more

A special day of remembrance geared toward children. In celebration of Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice Memory Day’s 22nd anniversary, children ages five to 15 are invited to participate in the event. Memory Day will focus on cherished memories children have of people in their lives they have lost. As part of the event, children will pay tribute to their special loved ones, and participate in group activities focusing on grief. There is no charge to participate in Memory Day, however, an adult is requested to stay with the child during the program. Also, in respect of the health of the community, masks are required. Event will take place in the lobby of Praire Pavilion 2 on the SBL Campus. Please RSVP your attendance to SBL Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

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

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

Safe Sitter is a one-day, nationally certified course designed for children ages 11 and up. Taught in a fun and interactive format, Safe Sitter teaches participants safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. In a Safe Sitter class, students learn through lively discussion, practice and role-play about a variety of topics including baby sitting ethics and etiquette and the business aspects of baby sitting. Class materials are included in the $30 fee. This course is open to community members. Class size is limited. Registration opens April 1, 2022 For more information and to register, please contact Harley Powley at 217-345-6822 or hpowley@sblhs.org Read more

11 am to 1 pm Wednesday, June 8, 2022 2nd floor of Klehm Hall at Eastern Illinois University Parking: N Coleman lot or S Coleman lot - Staff or student parking spots Ages: Students entering K through 5th grade. Fee: $15 per class • $5 additional children - please pay cash for extra child(ren) when attending class. This fee includes both the parent and child(ren) • Class sizes are limited to 16 children plus one parent. Featuring: Mexican Fiesta Taco Bar Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

11 am to 1 pm Thursday, June 9, 2022 2nd floor of Klehm Hall at Eastern Illinois University Parking: N Coleman lot or S Coleman lot - Staff or student parking spots Ages: Students entering K through 5th grade. Fee: $15 per class • $5 additional children - please pay cash for extra child(ren) when attending class. This fee includes both the parent and child(ren) • Class sizes are limited to 16 children plus one parent. Featuring: Mexican Fiesta Taco Bar Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

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

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

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

Boys are encouraged to learn the importance of fitness and building brain-power this summer with Fast Reads. 9 to 11 am Every Monday & Wednesday beginning June 13, 2022 and ending with Run for the Bagel July 23, 2022. Mattoon Public Library Ages: Boys who have completed 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

Fit Girls is a nationally known fitness program for girls that uniquely combines training for a 5k (3.1 mile) race with reading and nutrition education. 9 to 11 am Every Monday & Wedneday beginning June 13, 2022 and ending with Run for the Bagel 5K, July 23, 2022. Mattoon Public Library Ages: Girls who have completed 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

11 am to 1 pm June 14 & 16 Mattoon Middle School Ages: • Students who have completed 5th through 11th grade. • Limit - 12 kids/class Fee: $20 for the entire series Teen Cooking Class: How to read a recipe, preparing recipes, knife skills, food sanitation Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

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

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

11 am to 1 pm Tuesday, June 21, 2022 2nd floor of Klehm Hall at Eastern Illinois University Parking: N Coleman lot or S Coleman lot - Staff or student parking spots Ages: Students entering K through 5th grade. Fee: $15 per class • $5 additional children - please pay cash for extra child(ren) when attending class. This fee includes both the parent and child(ren) • Class sizes are limited to 16 children plus one parent. Featuring: Mexican Fiesta Taco Bar Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

11 am to 1 pm Thursday, June 23, 2022 2nd floor of Klehm Hall at Eastern Illinois University Parking: N Coleman lot or S Coleman lot - Staff or student parking spots Ages: Students entering K through 5th grade. Fee: $15 per class • $5 additional children - please pay cash for extra child(ren) when attending class. This fee includes both the parent and child(ren) • Class sizes are limited to 16 children plus one parent. Featuring: Mexican Fiesta Taco Bar Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

11 am to 1 pm June 28 & 30 Mattoon Middle School Ages: • Students who have completed 5th through 11th grade. • Limit - 12 kids/class Fee: $20 for the entire series Teen Cooking Class: How to read a recipe, preparing recipes, knife skills, food sanitation Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

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

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

Safe Sitter is a one-day, nationally certified course designed for children ages 11 and up. Taught in a fun and interactive format, Safe Sitter teaches participants safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. In a Safe Sitter class, students learn through lively discussion, practice and role-play about a variety of topics including baby sitting ethics and etiquette and the business aspects of baby sitting. Class materials are included in the $30 fee. This course is open to community members. Class size is limited. Registration opens April 1, 2022 For more information and to register, please contact Harley Powley at 217-345-6822 or hpowley@sblhs.org Read more

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

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

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

11 am to 1 pm Tuesday, July 12, 2022 2nd floor of Klehm Hall at Eastern Illinois University Parking: N Coleman lot or S Coleman lot - Staff or student parking spots Ages: Students entering K through 5th grade. Fee: $15 per class • $5 additional children - please pay cash for extra child(ren) when attending class. This fee includes both the parent and child(ren) • Class sizes are limited to 16 children plus one parent. Featuring: Mexican Fiesta Taco Bar Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

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

Come to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Open Interview Event Bring your resume All healthcare worker openings within Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System Multiple shifts available Competitive wages, excellent benefit package – health, dental, vision, retirement and so much more Sign on bonuses for hot jobs No appointment necessary  SBL is an EEO employer that complies with the IDPH Healthcare Worker Background check law Thank you to Solid Rock Chapel for use of their facility! Read more

11 am to 1 pm July 19 & 21 Mattoon Middle School Ages: • Students who have completed 5th through 11th grade. • Limit - 12 kids/class Fee: $20 for the entire series Teen Cooking Class: How to read a recipe, preparing recipes, knife skills, food sanitation Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. Free school and sports physicals for Neoga Students. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

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

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

Safe Sitter is a one-day, nationally certified course designed for children ages 11 and up. Taught in a fun and interactive format, Safe Sitter teaches participants safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. In a Safe Sitter class, students learn through lively discussion, practice and role-play about a variety of topics including baby sitting ethics and etiquette and the business aspects of baby sitting. Class materials are included in the $30 fee. This course is open to community members. Class size is limited. Registration opens April 1, 2022 For more information and to register, please contact Harley Powley at 217-345-6822 or hpowley@sblhs.org Read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

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

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

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

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

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

Sarah Bush Lincoln is providing physicals to area athletes. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the participating school’s athletic booster clubs. Immunizations will not be given at the clinics. Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. Parents must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Read more

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

This program is free and open to public, but registration is requested by Monday, August 15. For more information or to register call 217 258-2130. Read more

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

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

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

Topics discussed: - Advanced directives:      • Physician orders for life-saving treatment (POLSTs)      • Health care power of attorney      • Living will      • Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) - Home Medical services and education - Medicare advantage vs traditional Medicare - Medicare Part D - Home health and hospice education SBL staff will be available to complete the advance care directives with community members. Please RSVP to Janet Truesdale at jtruesdale@sblhs.org or call 217-258-2420. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). Please wear a mask. You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

Topics discussed: - Advanced directives:      • Physician orders for life-saving treatment (POLSTs)      • Health care power of attorney      • Living will      • Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) - Home Medical services and education - Medicare advantage vs traditional Medicare - Medicare Part D - Home health and hospice education SBL staff will be available to complete the advance care directives with community members. Please RSVP to Janet Truesdale at jtruesdale@sblhs.org or call 217-258-2420. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

A support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. When someone you love dies, it can be hard to understand the complex and painful thoughts and feelings you often have. Join us for this FREE 8-week grief support group where you will explore different ways to help yourself heal. Eight weekly sessions 6:30 - 8 pm Mondays, starting September 19 through November 14. Center for Healthy Living To register, or for more information, call our bereavement counselor at 1-800-454-4055. Seating is limited. Masks are required. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

Come for the fun, play for the cause! Net proceeds support the new SBL Hospice House. To purchase tickets, call 217-258-2511. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Food and beverages available for purchase. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

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

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

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

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

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

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

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

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

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

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

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

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). Please wear a mask. You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

Celebrating the lives of those who we have loved. Please join us in a ceremony for love, life and remembrance. If you would like to have a photo of your loved one included in the slide show, please email a picture of your loved one along with their name. You may also include a paragraph of a short memory of your loved one to be read during the service. Please email to dsexton@sblhs.org by September 28. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

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

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

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. 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

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

What's happening? A free and painless electrocardiagram to make sure your heart is healthy, health history and physical examination. Who's eligible? Sophomore high school athletes What do I do? Your student's coach or athletic director will provide the registration information that should be returned Lori Richardson at: SBL Heart Center Attn: Lori Richardson, Clinic Supervisor 1000 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL 61938 Area Rotary clubs formed a unique partnership with the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation to help prevent premature deaths of seemingly healthy young athletes. Rotary clubs raise funds to provide free heart screenings to area high school sophomore athletes to uncover dangerous electrical abnormalities of the heart in addition to cardiomyopathy, an abnormality which can cause sudden death of athletes in the heat of competition. Twice a year, Sarah Bush Lincoln provides this free screening program to high school sophomore athletes. Brought to you by The SBL Heart Center and area Rotary Clubs. Read more

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

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. September 9 - SBL Altamont Medical Center 12 - SBL Arthur Clinic 13 - Hobby Lobby,Effingham, IL 16 - SBL Tuscola Clinic 19 - SBL Arcola Clinic 20 - SBL Casey Clinic 23 - SBL Toledo Clinic 26 - HydroGear (Noon – 6:00 pm) 1411 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 27 - Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL 30 - Cumberland County Schools, Toledo, IL October 3 - SBL Newton Clinic 4 - SBL Casey Clinic 7 - SBL Neoga Clinic 10 - SBL Charleston Family Practice 11 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 14 - Tuscola Moose Lodge 17 - SBL Arcola Clinic 18 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 21 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 24 - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL 25 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 28 - SBL Arthur Clinic 31 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store, Mattoon, IL Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

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

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). Please wear a mask. You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

This is a six-week Course that begins on November 3, 2022. It will be held at the Effingham Library. This class will give YOU the caregiver tools to: • Help reduce stress • Communicate effectively with family members, doctors    and caregivers • Help reduce guilt, anger and depression • Make difficult decisions • Set goals and problem-solve Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). Please wear a mask. You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

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

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). Please wear a mask. You will be greeted in the lobby. For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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