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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. 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 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

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. 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

(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. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join us for a live and online presentation about heart health with SBL Cardiologist B. Lakshmi. Dr. Lakshmi will discuss a range of heart-related topics including: risk factors high blood pressure cholesterol and more This event is FREE. To join and receive a zoom invite, email: Chris Kessler, SBL Community Outreach Service Representative at ckessler@sblhs.org. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This 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

7 pm, second Tuesday of the month in March, June, September and December at the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join us for a live and online presentation about colon health with SBL Advanced Practice Provider Nora Porter, APRN. Nora Porter, APRN will discuss colorectal-related issues and treatments including: colon cancer colonoscopy diet 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 Nora Porter, email: Chris Kessler, SBL Community Outreach Service Representative at ckessler@sblhs.org. 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 Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

(Fee is $30 per 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. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

This support group is for all persons who have a colostomy, ileostomy or a urinary diversion (ileo bladder or ileo conduit) and all other interested persons who desire to participate in the organization. Our objectives are to help in the physical, emotional, and social rehabilitation of ostomy patients through mutual aid, information, and understanding. Meetings Meetings of our Ostomy Chapter are held the second Thursday of the following months: • April 8, 2021 - Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln (north parking lot, entrance C) • July - Effingham location to be determined - TBA • September - Mattoon - Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln - TBA • December - Mattoon Airport Steakhouse - TBA Read more

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

Fee is $30 per 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. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Fee is $30 per 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. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

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

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

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

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

Join us for a live and online presentation about stroke awareness with Taylee Eldridge, APRN, of the SBL Neurology Clinic. Taylee Eldridge, APRN, will be discussing stroke related topics. 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 Taylee Eldridge, email: Chris Kessler, SBL Community Outreach Service Representative at ckessler@sblhs.org. 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 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. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

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

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

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

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

7 pm, second Tuesday of the month in March, June, September and December at the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Read more

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

11 am to 1 pm Wednesday, June 9 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 This fee includes both the parent and child(ren) • Class sizes are limited to 5 children plus one parent. Featuring: Mastering the marinade, Healthy and quick alfredo sauce, Italian salad, Goat cheese marinara/bread 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 10 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 This fee includes both the parent and child(ren) • Class sizes are limited to 5 children plus one parent. Featuring: Mastering the marinade, Healthy and quick alfredo sauce, Italian salad, Goat cheese marinara/bread Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

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

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

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

A special day of remembrance geared toward children. In celebration of Lincolnland Hospice Memory Day’s 20th anniversary, children ages five to 15 are invited to participate in the 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 by Monday, June 7 to Lincolnland 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

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

Participants will learn about proper nutrition for the aging body such as balanced diets, foods that support memory improvement, and recommended vitamins. This community nutrition program is free of charge. Class will be held in the Madison-Jefferson Rooms in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education located on the north side of Health Center. Please call 217-258-2130. Pre-registration for in-person attendance is required due to limited seating. Please RSVP by Friday, June 11. Participants may also attend the class online. Please call Food and Nutrition Services at 217-258-2130 to request a link to the Zoom meeting. Read more

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

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

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

Session 1: 11 am to 1 pm June 21 & 23 Mattoon Middle School Ages: • Students who have completed 5th through 11th grade. • Limit - 10 kids/class Fee: $20 for the entire series Teen Cooking Class: How to read a recipe, Preparing recipes, Knife skills, Food sanitation Mexican Day: Homemade refried beans, Tortilla soup, Mexican chicken bake Grill Day: Healthy sliders, sweet potato fries, 3 bean salad Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

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

Fee is $30 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

Join us for a live and online presentation about foot health with Kimberly Eickmeier, DPM, of the SBL Podiatry Clinic. Kimberly Eickmeier, DPM, will be discussing stroke related topics. 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 Kimberly Eickmeier, email: Chris Kessler, SBL Community Outreach Service Representative at ckessler@sblhs.org. 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 Fridays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. Park on the northside of Sarah Bush Lincoln near the Education Center at Entrance C. For more information, contact Sarah Dirks, MSN, RN at 217-258-2447. Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 am to 1 pm Wednesday, July 14 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 This fee includes both the parent and child(ren) • Class sizes are limited to 5 children plus one parent. Featuring: Mastering the marinade, Healthy and quick alfredo sauce, Italian salad, Goat cheese marinara/bread 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, July 15 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 This fee includes both the parent and child(ren) • Class sizes are limited to 5 children plus one parent. Featuring: Mastering the marinade, Healthy and quick alfredo sauce, Italian salad, Goat cheese marinara/bread Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. Read more

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

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

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

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

Session 2: 11 am to 1 pm July 21 & 22 Mattoon Middle School Ages: • Students who have completed 5th through 11th grade. • Limit - 10 kids/class Fee: $20 for the entire series Teen Cooking Class: How to read a recipe, Preparing recipes, Knife skills, Food sanitation Mexican Day: Homemade refried beans, Tortilla soup, Mexican chicken bake Grill Day: Healthy sliders, sweet potato fries, 3 bean salad Healthy Communities will follow up with you to retrieve more information on your child regarding the upcoming class. 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 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

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 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

(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 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

Session 3: 11 am to 1 pm August 3 & 5 Mattoon Middle School Ages: • Students who have completed 5th through 11th grade. • Limit - 10 kids/class Fee: $20 for the entire series Teen Cooking Class: How to read a recipe, Preparing recipes, Knife skills, Food sanitation Mexican Day: Homemade refried beans, Tortilla soup, Mexican chicken bake Grill Day: Healthy sliders, sweet potato fries, 3 bean salad 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

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

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 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

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

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. 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). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: - Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs - How to know when you’re really in labor - Stages of labor - Pain management during labor - Maximizing your labor progress - Common medical procedures in labor and delivery - Induced and augmented labors - Cesarean delivery - Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses! - Numerous birth videos PLUS focused teaching on the following topics: - Breathing and relaxation during labor - Birth partner’s role in labor - Understanding postpartum Social distancing will be implemented, and participants will be screened. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

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

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

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

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

Join us for a live and online presentation about sleep health with SBL Sleep Technician Rodney Wildman. Rodney Wildman will discuss a range of heart-related topics including: Sleep studies Sleep disorders Cpaps and more This event is FREE. To join and receive a zoom invite, 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 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

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 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 at the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln. 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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic Dates and locations 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

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 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 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 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 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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic 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

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

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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic 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

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

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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic 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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic Dates and locations 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

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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic 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

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

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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic 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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic Dates and locations 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

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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic Dates and locations 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 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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic 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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

This is a six-week Course that begins on November 2, 2021. It will be held in the Diagnostic Imaging Conference room (Entrance A). 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

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

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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic 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 in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education - Madison Room. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

We now offer this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays for people who will be undergoing joint replacement surgery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. The two-hour class includes a comprehensive overview including what to expect before the surgery and after, pain management, physical therapy, and arrangements for care after the surgery. Our goal is for a successful, positive experience and to minimize pain following surgery. 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 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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic 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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic Dates and locations 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 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

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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic Dates and locations 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

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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic Dates and locations 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

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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

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

We now offer this class on 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 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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic 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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic Dates and locations 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

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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic Dates and locations 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

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. You will be required to wear a mask, and your temperature will be taken. October 12 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 15 - Clark County Health Department, Martinsville, IL 18 - Lake Land College 19 - Cumberland County Health Department, Toledo, IL 22 - SBL Arthur Clinic 25 - SBL Newton Clinic 26 - SBL Martinsville Clinic 29 - Rural King Mattoon Support Store November 1 - SBL Altamont Clinic 2 - Camargo Family Health Center, Camargo, IL 5 - Prairie State Bank       Charleston – 621 W Lincoln (9 to 11 am)       Mattoon – 2121 Western Ave (1 to 3 pm) 8 - SBL Casey Clinic 9 - Justrite, Mattoon, IL 12 - Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL 15 - SBL Sullivan Clinic 16 - SBL Family Medical Center 19 - Quad Graphics, Effingham, IL 22 - Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL 23 - Hobby Lobby, Effingham, IL 29 - SBL Newton Clinic 30 - SBL Arthur Clinic 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 in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education - Madison Room. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. 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 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). 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

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 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 at the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln. 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

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

We now offer this class on 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

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

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education - Madison Room. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland 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

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

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

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education - Madison Room. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. 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). 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 and education support group open to anyone seeking support about the bereavement process. It meets from 1 to 2:30 pm, third Thursday of each month at Prairie Pavilion 2, at Lincolnland Hospice. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

(Fee is $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

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education - Madison Room. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland 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

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

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

(Fee is $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. 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

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education - Madison Room. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland 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

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

(Fee is $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

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education - Madison Room. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

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

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

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education - Madison Room. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland 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

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

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

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 7 to 8:30 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education - Madison Room. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. 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

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

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 in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education - Madison Room. Please wear a mask. For more information about bereavement services, please call Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

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

Fee is $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

(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. 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). 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