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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 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. 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. 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 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 Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. 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 Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 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 Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

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 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. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 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 Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

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 more

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 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 Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 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 Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

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 more

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 more

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 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 Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes:  How to care for your newborn Newborn bath Circumcision and cord stump care SIDS prevention Common newborn appearances (molding, milia,    rash, etc) Tips for calming a fussy baby What you really need vs. products you can live    without Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

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 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 Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of each month in the Harvey Room of the SBL Education Center, 1000 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, Entrance C (North parking lot).  For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. 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 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 Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

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 more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of each month in the Harvey Room of the SBL Education Center, 1000 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, Entrance C (North parking lot).  For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

Appointment Required. Call 217-238-4490 to be pre-screened and make your appointment. You will receive a quick consultation and a low-dose CT lung cancer screening. If you are at risk but cannot attend Lung Cancer Screening Day, ask your doctor for a referral for a lung cancer screening. Medicare and most insurance carriers cover annual screenings for those eligible. 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 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 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of each month in the Harvey Room of the SBL Education Center, 1000 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, Entrance C (North parking lot).  For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

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 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 Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. 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. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. Class content includes:  How to care for your newborn Newborn bath Circumcision and cord stump care SIDS prevention Common newborn appearances (molding, milia, rash, etc) Tips for calming a fussy baby What you really need vs. products you can live without Car seat safety information Car seat safety is now part of this class instead of a separate class. Information will be provided by police officers who are certified car seat technicians. You may bring your car seat installed in your vehicle and the car seat techs will assess it, ensuring that it is properly installed, and that it is the correct seat for your baby. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. 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. 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. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of each month in the Harvey Room of the SBL Education Center, 1000 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, Entrance C (North parking lot).  For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

The mobile mammography unit travels to the following counties: Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Moultrie. 10 am start time - last scheduled patient at 2:45 pm. 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. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

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 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. 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. 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. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

Explore scholarships for any college – and those offered right here in our community  ISAC Workshop: Financial Aid Completion Two sessions: 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM Learn about scholarship resources and scholarship opportunities in Coles, Moultrie, & Shelby Counties. Discover 1,000s of scholarships available for students. Community partners supporting this showcase: • Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation • Coles-Moultrie • Lake Land College • Sarah Bush Lincoln • Eastern Illinois University 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

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 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. 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. 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. 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. Dates and locations are subject to change. Read more

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one. It meets 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of each month in the Harvey Room of the SBL Education Center, 1000 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, Entrance C (North parking lot).  For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

This class is offered free of charge to everyone. A must if you plan to breastfeed! Whether this is your first baby or you just didn’t have a great breastfeeding experience before, this class will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey!  Class content includes:  Breastfeeding basics: How to know you’re doing it right Avoiding common breastfeeding pitfalls How to know your baby is getting enough Pumping: Which pumps are best, going back to work, storing milk What you really need vs. products you can live without The benefits of breastfeeding 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. 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 Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. 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 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 6:30 to 8 pm, on the first Wednesday of each month in the Harvey Room of the SBL Education Center, 1000 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, Entrance C (North parking lot).  For more information about bereavement services, please call Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Read more

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 more

Funding Healthcare Scholarships Join us for the 42nd Annual Cheers! 6 to 11 pm • Saturday, March 7, 2026 The Foxmore, Shelbyville, IL Cocktail party with heavy hors d’oeuvres NEW BAND! • Music by Libido Funk Circus, Chicago, IL Craft cocktails in lower level 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!) Tournament Start Time: 7 pm - Upstairs at The Foxmore BUY TICKETS Read more

Free heart screenings that include an electrocardiagram to make sure your heart is healthy, a health history, a blood draw to check ferritin levels and a physical examination. Area Rotary clubs formed a unique partnership with the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation to help prevent premature deaths of seemingly healthy young athletes. Rotary clubs raise funds to provide free heart screenings to area high school athletes 15-17 years old, to uncover dangerous electrical abnormalities of the heart in addition to cardiomyopathy, an abnormality which can cause sudden death of athletes in the heat of competition. Twice a year, Sarah Bush Lincoln provides this free screening program to high school athletes, 15-17 years old. View More Information Read more

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 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 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. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Creating a tech-ready home in the AI Age presented by Chris McKenna A free workshop for parents and caring adults  It is possible to raise calm, confident kids in today’s fast-moving digital world and we’re here to show you how! Introducing our Tech-Ready Home Framework, a proven, practical approach designed to help families thrive in the AI age. After speaking with thousands of parents, grandparents and caregivers, we’ve discovered the FIVE key habits that set up a home for digital success and peace of mind. In this 90-minute session, you’ll learn: Why your router might just be the most powerful parenting tool in your home. What’s even more effective than parental controls? What the “Toxic Trio” is and how to protect your kids from it. Why 72% of teens are already using AI companions and what that means for your family. The Fields Church | Mattoon Cross County Mall location 700 Broadway Ave. East, Mattoon Parking is located at the back of the mall.   No registration required Light refreshments will be served Raffle prizes Sponsored by Linda K. Keeler Read more

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 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 Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. 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 Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

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 more

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 more

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 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 Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Safe Sitter is a one-day, nationally certified course designed for children ages 11 and up that covers the new 2026 curriculum updates, including American Heart Association CPR recommendations. Taught in a fun and interactive format, Safe Sitter teaches participants safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. In a Safe Sitter class, students learn through lively discussion, practice and role-play about a variety of topics including babysitting ethics and etiquette and the business aspects of babysitting. Class materials are included in the $30 fee. This course is open to community members. Class size is limited. Graduation Ceremony at 3:30 pm Fill out the form and return to jwhite2@sblhs.org. Safe Sitter Registration Form 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. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

The Healthy Kids Running and Reading Club is a fitness program that uniquely combines training for a 5K race (3.1 miles) with reading an age-appropriate book, nutrition and character building lessons. The program is available to anyone who is entering 2nd-5th grade, at any fitness or reading level. This provides a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn about goal setting, developing character and staying healthy as we work towards completing a 5K race. The cost of the program is $20. Participants will receive an age-appropriate book, bag, and other class materials and free entry in the Run for the Bagel 5K. The five week program will begin the week of June 16 and will end on Saturday, July 18 after the race is complete. The class is 9 to 11am every Monday & Wednesday at the Mattoon Public Library. 9 to 11 am June 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 July 1, 6, 8, 13, 15 July 18 (5k Run for the Bagel) Books: Way of the Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink Best Wishes by Sarah Mlynowski & Christina Soontornvat Bummer in the Summer by Dan Gutman Read more

Ages: Students entering kindergarten through 5th grades • Class sizes are limited Fee: $15 per child. This fee includes both adult and child. Location: 2nd floor of Klehm Hall at Eastern Illinois University Parking: N Coleman lot or S Coleman lot - Staff or student parking spots Featuring: Asian Food 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 Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Ages: Students entering kindergarten through 5th grades • Class sizes are limited Fee: $15 per child. This fee includes both adult and child. Location: 2nd floor of Klehm Hall at Eastern Illinois University Parking: N Coleman lot or S Coleman lot - Staff or student parking spots Featuring: Asian Food Read more

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 Featuring Asian Food Read more

Safe Sitter is a one-day, nationally certified course designed for children ages 11 and up that covers the new 2026 curriculum updates, including American Heart Association CPR recommendations. Taught in a fun and interactive format, Safe Sitter teaches participants safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. In a Safe Sitter class, students learn through lively discussion, practice and role-play about a variety of topics including babysitting ethics and etiquette and the business aspects of babysitting. Class materials are included in the $30 fee. This course is open to community members. Class size is limited. Graduation Ceremony at 3:30 pm Fill out the form and return to jwhite2@sblhs.org Safe Sitter Registration Form   Read more

Ages: Students entering kindergarten through 5th grades • Class sizes are limited Fee: $15 per child. This fee includes both adult and child. Location: 2nd floor of Klehm Hall at Eastern Illinois University Parking: N Coleman lot or S Coleman lot - Staff or student parking spots Featuring: Asian Food Read more

Ages: Students entering kindergarten through 5th grades • Class sizes are limited Fee: $15 per child. This fee includes both adult and child. Location: 2nd floor of Klehm Hall at Eastern Illinois University Parking: N Coleman lot or S Coleman lot - Staff or student parking spots Featuring: Asian Food Read more

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 more

Ages: Students entering kindergarten through 5th grades • Class sizes are limited Fee: $15 per child. This fee includes both adult and child. Location: 2nd floor of Klehm Hall at Eastern Illinois University Parking: N Coleman lot or S Coleman lot - Staff or student parking spots Featuring: Asian Food 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 Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Ages: Students entering kindergarten through 5th grades • Class sizes are limited Fee: $15 per child. This fee includes both adult and child. Location: 2nd floor of Klehm Hall at Eastern Illinois University Parking: N Coleman lot or S Coleman lot - Staff or student parking spots Featuring: Asian Food Read more

Safe Sitter is a one-day, nationally certified course designed for children ages 11 and up that covers the new 2026 curriculum updates, including American Heart Association CPR recommendations. Taught in a fun and interactive format, Safe Sitter teaches participants safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. In a Safe Sitter class, students learn through lively discussion, practice and role-play about a variety of topics including babysitting ethics and etiquette and the business aspects of babysitting. Class materials are included in the $30 fee. This course is open to community members. Class size is limited. Graduation Ceremony at 3:30 pm Fill out form and return to jwhite2@sblhs.org Safe Sitter Registration Form Read more

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 Featuring Asian Food Read more

Safe Sitter is a one-day, nationally certified course designed for children ages 11 and up that covers the new 2026 curriculum updates, including American Heart Association CPR recommendations. Taught in a fun and interactive format, Safe Sitter teaches participants safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. In a Safe Sitter class, students learn through lively discussion, practice and role-play about a variety of topics including babysitting ethics and etiquette and the business aspects of babysitting. Class materials are included in the $30 fee. This course is open to community members. Class size is limited. Graduation Ceremony at 3:30 pm Fill out the form and return to jwhite2@sblhs.org Safe Sitter Registration Form Read more

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 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 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. 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. 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 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 Bring a pillow and blanket to Week Two. 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 Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

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 more

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 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 Nothing to bring; birth partner can attend as well. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more

Fee is $30 per mom and birth partner; this includes all course materials. $15 discounted rate for women on WIC or the Illinois Medical Card - please enter ohbaby in the Discount Code box on the next screen.) If you are unable to register online, or prefer to pay at the start of the class, please email Allison Masse, RN, CLC or call at 217-258-2229 (BABY). This course is ideal for those interested in Natural Childbirth and Active Labor methods.   Class content includes: Pregnancy discomforts and danger signs How to know when you’re really in labor Stages of labor Pain management during labor Maximizing your labor progress 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 more

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 more

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 more

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 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 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. Nothing to bring except your installed car seat in your vehicle if you would like a safety check. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Read more