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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
6 to 9 pm
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 moreThursday, December 12, 2024
6 to 8:30 pm
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 moreTuesday, December 17, 2024
6 to 8:30 pm
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 moreTuesday, January 7, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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
Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreSaturday, January 11, 2025
9 am to 1 pm
Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card.
Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!
Class content includes:
Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs
How to know when you’re really in labor
Stages of labor
Pain management during labor
Maximizing your labor progress
Common medical procedures in labor and delivery
Induced and augmented labors
Cesarean delivery
Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses!
Numerous birth videos
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, January 15, 2025
1 to 2:30 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information.
Read moreMonday, January 27, 2025
6 to 7:30 pm
Limited to 16 participants only. Fee is $5 per person.
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.
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreSaturday, February 1, 2025
9 am to 1 pm
Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card.
Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!
Class content includes:
Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs
How to know when you’re really in labor
Stages of labor
Pain management during labor
Maximizing your labor progress
Common medical procedures in labor and delivery
Induced and augmented labors
Cesarean delivery
Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses!
Numerous birth videos
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreTuesday, February 4, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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
Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, February 5, 2025
6:30 to 8 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby.
For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055.
Read moreThursday, February 6, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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.
Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreTuesday, February 11, 2025
6 to 9 pm
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
Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, February 19, 2025
1 to 2:30 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information.
Read moreSaturday, March 1, 2025
6 to 11 pm
Funding Healthcare Scholarships
Join us for the 41st Annual Cheers!
6 to 11 pm • Saturday, March 1, 2025
NEW LOCATION - The Foxmore, Shelbyville, IL
• Cocktail party with heavy hors d'oeuvres
• Music by 8South, Nashville, TN
• Poker Tournament
• Wine & Whiskey testing
• Invitations are open to the public
• Reservations are required
$85 per ticket, call 217-258-2511 to purchase
POKER TOURNAMENT
Game Type: Hold 'em - 80 person limit
Buy-in: $100 (includes admission to Cheers!)
Start Time: 7 pm - Upstairs at The Foxmore
Read moreTuesday, March 4, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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
Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, March 5, 2025
6:30 to 8 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby.
For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055.
Read moreThursday, March 6, 2025
6 to 7:30 pm
Limited to 16 participants only. Fee is $5 per person.
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.
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreFriday, March 7, 2025
11 am to 1 pm
Plan Your Scan
A limited number of free colon cancer screening kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The free kit allows participants to easily collect a stool sample in a plastic container and discreetly return it to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Walk-In Clinic where it was received.
Please return the kit by April 4. For more information on colorectal cancer screenings, screening recommendations or to print a registration form to save time, please visit sarahbush.org/cancerscreens.
Read moreFriday, March 14, 2025
11 am to 1 pm
Plan Your Scan
A limited number of free colon cancer screening kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The free kit allows participants to easily collect a stool sample in a plastic container and discreetly return it to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Walk-In Clinic where it was received.
Please return the kit by April 4. For more information on colorectal cancer screenings, screening recommendations or to print a registration form to save time, please visit sarahbush.org/cancerscreens.
Read moreSaturday, March 15, 2025
9 am to 1 pm
Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card.
Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!
Class content includes:
Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs
How to know when you’re really in labor
Stages of labor
Pain management during labor
Maximizing your labor progress
Common medical procedures in labor and delivery
Induced and augmented labors
Cesarean delivery
Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses!
Numerous birth videos
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, March 19, 2025
1 to 2:30 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information.
Read moreFriday, March 21, 2025
11 am to 1 pm
Plan Your Scan
A limited number of free colon cancer screening kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The free kit allows participants to easily collect a stool sample in a plastic container and discreetly return it to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Walk-In Clinic where it was received.
Please return the kit by April 4. For more information on colorectal cancer screenings, screening recommendations or to print a registration form to save time, please visit sarahbush.org/cancerscreens.
Read moreFriday, March 28, 2025
11 am to 1 pm
Plan Your Scan
A limited number of free colon cancer screening kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The free kit allows participants to easily collect a stool sample in a plastic container and discreetly return it to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Walk-In Clinic where it was received.
Please return the kit by April 4. For more information on colorectal cancer screenings, screening recommendations or to print a registration form to save time, please visit sarahbush.org/cancerscreens.
Read moreTuesday, April 1, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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
Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, April 2, 2025
6:30 to 8 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby.
For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055.
Read moreThursday, April 3, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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.
Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreSaturday, April 12, 2025
9 am to 1 pm
Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card.
Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!
Class content includes:
Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs
How to know when you’re really in labor
Stages of labor
Pain management during labor
Maximizing your labor progress
Common medical procedures in labor and delivery
Induced and augmented labors
Cesarean delivery
Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses!
Numerous birth videos
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, April 16, 2025
1 to 2:30 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information.
Read moreWednesday, April 23, 2025
6 to 9 pm
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
Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreTuesday, May 6, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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
Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, May 7, 2025
6:30 to 8 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby.
For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055.
Read moreSaturday, May 10, 2025
9 am to 1 pm
Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card.
Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!
Class content includes:
Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs
How to know when you’re really in labor
Stages of labor
Pain management during labor
Maximizing your labor progress
Common medical procedures in labor and delivery
Induced and augmented labors
Cesarean delivery
Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses!
Numerous birth videos
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, May 21, 2025
1 to 2:30 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information.
Read moreWednesday, May 28, 2025
6 to 7:30 pm
Limited to 16 participants only. Fee is $5 per person.
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.
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, May 28, 2025
1 to 5 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
Read moreWednesday, June 4, 2025
8 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
Read moreWednesday, June 4, 2025
6:30 to 8 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby.
For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055.
Read moreThursday, June 5, 2025
4 to 6 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
Read moreSaturday, June 7, 2025
9 am to 1 pm
Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card.
Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!
Class content includes:
Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs
How to know when you’re really in labor
Stages of labor
Pain management during labor
Maximizing your labor progress
Common medical procedures in labor and delivery
Induced and augmented labors
Cesarean delivery
Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses!
Numerous birth videos
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreTuesday, June 10, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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
Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, June 11, 2025
4 to 6 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
Read moreThursday, June 12, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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.
Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreFriday, June 13, 2025
1 to 4 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
Read moreFriday, June 13, 2025
6:30 am to 6 pm
Benefit Schedule
6:30 – 7:30 am - Morning flight registration
7:30 am – 12:30 pm - Morning flight
11 am – 2 pm - Lunch
Noon – 1 pm - Afternoon flight registration
1 – 6 pm - Afternoon flight
Register
Read moreMonday, June 16, 2025
4 to 7 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
Read moreTuesday, June 17, 2025
5 to 7 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
PARENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
Read moreTuesday, June 17, 2025
11 am to 1 pm
Ages:
Students who have completed 5th - 11th grade.
Limit - 18 kids/class
Fee: $15 for the entire series
Teen Cooking Class:
• How to read a recipe
• Preparing recipes
• Knife skills
• Food sanitation
Session #1
Essential Cooking Methods & Culinary Techniques & Mexican Fiesta
Read moreWednesday, June 18, 2025
6 to 9 pm
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
Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, June 18, 2025
1 to 2:30 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information.
Read moreMonday, June 23, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreWednesday, June 25, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreThursday, June 26, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreFriday, June 27, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreMonday, June 30, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreTuesday, July 1, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreWednesday, July 2, 2025
6:30 to 8 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby.
For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055.
Read moreMonday, July 7, 2025
6 to 7:30 pm
Limited to 16 participants only. Fee is $5 per person.
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.
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreTuesday, July 8, 2025
5 to 7 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
PARENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
Read moreTuesday, July 8, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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
Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreTuesday, July 8, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreThursday, July 10, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreMonday, July 14, 2025
4 to 7 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
Read moreTuesday, July 15, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreWednesday, July 16, 2025
8:30 am to noon and 1 to 3:30 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Physicals at Neoga are free to students in the Neoga school district.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
Read moreWednesday, July 16, 2025
1 to 2:30 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information.
Read moreThursday, July 17, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreFriday, July 18, 2025
9 am to 4 pm
The training class will cover: history and philosophy of hospice; the role of the volunteer; family dynamics; communications; spiritual care; psychological issues; clinical issues surrounding the terminal illness; pain control; and grieving and bereavement.
Training is FREE, but registration is REQUIRED.
9 am to 4 pm
Friday, July 18, 2025
Willow Breeze Hospice House
10660 CR 800N, Mattoon, IL
Located on the north side of Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
• All Classes will run 9 am to 4 pm with a lunch break.
Read moreFriday, July 18, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreSaturday, July 19, 2025
9 am to 1 pm
Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card.
Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!
Class content includes:
Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs
How to know when you’re really in labor
Stages of labor
Pain management during labor
Maximizing your labor progress
Common medical procedures in labor and delivery
Induced and augmented labors
Cesarean delivery
Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses!
Numerous birth videos
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreMonday, July 21, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreTuesday, July 22, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreTuesday, July 22, 2025
5 to 7 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
History Form
Read moreWednesday, July 23, 2025
5 to 7 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
History Form
Read moreWednesday, July 23, 2025
4 to 6 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
Read moreThursday, July 24, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreFriday, July 25, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreMonday, July 28, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreTuesday, July 29, 2025
6 to 8 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
History Form
Read moreTuesday, July 29, 2025
11 am to 1 pm
Ages:
Students who have completed 5th - 11th grade.
Limit - 18 kids/class
Fee: $15 for the entire series
Teen Cooking Class:
• How to read a recipe
• Preparing recipes
• Knife skills
• Food sanitation
Session #1
Essential Cooking Methods & Culinary Techniques & Mexican Fiesta
Read moreTuesday, July 29, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreWednesday, July 30, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreWednesday, July 30, 2025
7 to 11 am
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
History Form
Read moreThursday, July 31, 2025
11 am to 1 pm
Ages:
Students who have completed 5th - 11th grade.
Limit - 18 kids/class
Fee: $15 for the entire series
Teen Cooking Class:
• How to read a recipe
• Preparing recipes
• Knife skills
• Food sanitation
Session #1
Essential Cooking Methods & Culinary Techniques & Mexican Fiesta
Read moreThursday, July 31, 2025
10 am to 2:45 pm
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.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Mobile Mammo Schedule
Read moreTuesday, August 5, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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
Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, August 6, 2025
8 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
Read moreWednesday, August 6, 2025
6:30 to 8 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby.
For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055.
Read moreThursday, August 7, 2025
9:30 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm
Each $20 fee will be donated to the area's Athletic Booster Clubs.
Immunizations will not be given.
Cash or check only will be accepted. Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected.
Parent or guardian must sign medical history form or be in attendance. Call clinic for appointment.
Sports physicals DO NOT meet the 6th or 9th grade physical requirement.
Call to make an appointment
Read moreSaturday, August 9, 2025
9 am to 1 pm
Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card.
Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!
Class content includes:
Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs
How to know when you’re really in labor
Stages of labor
Pain management during labor
Maximizing your labor progress
Common medical procedures in labor and delivery
Induced and augmented labors
Cesarean delivery
Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses!
Numerous birth videos
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, August 13, 2025
6 to 9 pm
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
Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreThursday, August 14, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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.
Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreFriday, August 15, 2025
9 am to 4 pm
The training class will cover: history and philosophy of hospice; the role of the volunteer; family dynamics; communications; spiritual care; psychological issues; clinical issues surrounding the terminal illness; pain control; and grieving and bereavement.
Training is FREE, but registration is REQUIRED.
9 am to 4 pm
Friday, August 15, 2025
Willow Breeze Hospice House
10660 CR 800N, Mattoon, IL
Located on the north side of Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
• All Classes will run 9 am to 4 pm with a lunch break.
Read moreWednesday, August 20, 2025
1 to 2:30 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information.
Read moreTuesday, September 2, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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
Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, September 3, 2025
6:30 to 8 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby.
For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055.
Read moreThursday, September 4, 2025
6 to 7:30 pm
Limited to 16 participants only. Fee is $5 per person.
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.
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreTuesday, September 9, 2025
Doors open at 4:30 pm / 5:30 pm Early-bird Binga
Come for the fun, play for the cause.
$10 Admission (Seating is limited)
4:30 pm - doors open / 5:30 pm - Early-bird Binga / 6 pm - Binga
Net proceeds support the SBL Willow Breeze Hospice House Endowment.
Call the SBL Health Foundation at 217-258-2511 for tickets.
Read moreSaturday, September 13, 2025
9 am to 1 pm
Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card.
Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!
Class content includes:
Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs
How to know when you’re really in labor
Stages of labor
Pain management during labor
Maximizing your labor progress
Common medical procedures in labor and delivery
Induced and augmented labors
Cesarean delivery
Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses!
Numerous birth videos
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, September 17, 2025
1 to 2:30 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information.
Read moreFriday, September 26, 2025
9 am to 4 pm
The training class will cover: history and philosophy of hospice; the role of the volunteer; family dynamics; communications; spiritual care; psychological issues; clinical issues surrounding the terminal illness; pain control; and grieving and bereavement.
Training is FREE, but registration is REQUIRED.
9 am to 4 pm
Friday, September 26, 2025
Willow Breeze Hospice House
10660 CR 800N, Mattoon, IL
Located on the north side of Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
• All Classes will run 9 am to 4 pm with a lunch break.
Read moreWednesday, October 1, 2025
6:30 to 8 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby.
For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055.
Read moreMonday, October 6, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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.
Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreTuesday, October 7, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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
Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, October 15, 2025
1 to 2:30 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information.
Read moreSaturday, October 25, 2025
9 am to 1 pm
Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card.
Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!
Class content includes:
Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs
How to know when you’re really in labor
Stages of labor
Pain management during labor
Maximizing your labor progress
Common medical procedures in labor and delivery
Induced and augmented labors
Cesarean delivery
Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses!
Numerous birth videos
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, November 5, 2025
6:30 to 8 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby.
For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055.
Read moreWednesday, November 19, 2025
1 to 2:30 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information.
Read moreTuesday, December 2, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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
Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, December 3, 2025
6:30 to 8 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of the month at Prairie Pavilion 2 (on the SBL campus). You will be greeted in the lobby.
For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055.
Read moreSaturday, December 6, 2025
9 am to 1 pm
Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. There is a discounted rate of $15 for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card.
Express includes all the topics from the two-week session but in a fast-paced Saturday morning session. This course is great for those whose schedules can’t accommodate the Two-Week Comprehensive, but still want to learn the essentials for delivery at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Oh, Baby! Express also makes a great refresher if this isn’t your first baby!
Class content includes:
Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs
How to know when you’re really in labor
Stages of labor
Pain management during labor
Maximizing your labor progress
Common medical procedures in labor and delivery
Induced and augmented labors
Cesarean delivery
Guided tour of the Women & Children’s Center with one of our very own labor nurses!
Numerous birth videos
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, December 10, 2025
6 to 9 pm
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
Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreThursday, December 11, 2025
6 to 8:30 pm
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.
Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreTuesday, December 16, 2025
6 to 7:30 pm
Limited to 16 participants only. Fee is $5 per person.
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.
Nothing to bring.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Read moreWednesday, December 17, 2025
1 to 2:30 pm
A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets at 1 to 2:30 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice office building, 700 W. Lincoln, Charleston. Please use entrance A. Feel free to call 1-800-454-4055 for more information.
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