Sarah Bush Lincoln

03/28/2026

Register now for the Electrophysiology and Cardiology Symposium, 8 am to 3 pm, Friday, April 10 at the SBL Lumpkin Education Center. This free symposium open to all healthcare professionals in the region and will provide essential education to help attendees stay up to date with evolving knowledge and technologies. Topics will include updates in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure and genetic testing as well as a panel discussion. Receive 5 CME credits for attending.

Breakfast, lunch, wine/cheese reception and networking included! Registration is open until April 10 at https://cmetracker.net/CARLE/Publisher?page=pubOpen #/EventID/118313/.

03/28/2026

Thank you for your votes and for trusting Sarah Bush Lincoln with your care. SBL was chosen the Winner for the Effingham Daily News 2026 People's Choice in the following categories:
‣ Best Hospital
‣ Best Physical Therapist, Kendall Giles, SBL Bonutti Clinic
‣ Best Hearing Aid Clinic, SBL ENT Effingham Clinic
‣ Best Hearing Aid Specialist, Dr. Jaclyn Jansen, SBL Audiology

SBL was chosen the First Runner-Up in the following categories:
‣ Best Home Health Care Services, SBL Home Care
‣ Best Medical Clinic, SBL Bonutti Clinic
‣ Best Nurse Practitioner, Kimberley Burgess, SBL Altamont Medical Center
‣ Best Rehabilitation Services, SBL Physical Therapy
‣ Best Surgeon, Dr. Peter Bonutti, SBL Bonutti Clinic

03/28/2026

Oh, Baby! 👶✨

Get ready for baby with confidence! Our Oh, Baby! classes offer comprehensive prenatal and infant care education to help you and your little one get off to a great start.

Join us for our April sessions:
🗓️ Oh Baby Express – April 18 | 9 AM – 1 PM
🗓️ Two-Week Comprehensive – April 21 & 28 | 6 PM – 9 PM

Spots are limited—don’t miss out on this opportunity to feel prepared and empowered for your big day! Learn more details & register now: https://www.sarahbush.org/ohbaby/

03/28/2026

SBL RN Jamee Mitchell has been nominated to throw the first pitch at Wrigley Field for the Healthcare Workers Appreciation Game on May. Voting is open until April 5 at the link below. Scroll down to the drop down arrow and select JAMEE MITCHELL. One vote per email. Help represent Sarah Bush Lincoln and Jamee at Wrigley Field 💙

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1vRJL19wB_8siE0piB3mjaLaI8hMwgq5mNKL41_PuYwLk4g/viewform?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQyMOdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeFO33LZONyYZnudneAbcQ63iqWpLl4AXh4s-17Kre4xszSAkL3D1bg8PWt0k_aem_7CtTI4Xg904Ag5y92Qz9zQ

03/27/2026

Wishing Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball team good luck as they advance to the elite 8! Congratulations to the Illini women's team, who finished their season with a 19-10 record, reaching the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year.

03/27/2026

Have some time to give? Willow Breeze, the SBL Hospice House, is needing volunteers to be door greeters. The volunteers will sit up front by the front doors and check visitors in. They will also walk the visitor to thepatient rooms if they need help finding their way.Volunteers will need to have:
• Fingerprint & background check
• Lab work through Sarah Bush Lincoln
• One-on-One training with the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

If you are interested, please call SBL Hospice at 1-800-454-4055.

03/27/2026

🔵 Our FINAL colon cancer screening kit distribution is happening TODAY at the SBL Effingham Walk-In Clinic, from 11 am to 1 pm Available while supplies last. Your kit must be picked up in person. Return of samples will be same location as picked up. For more information visit: www.sarahbush.org/cancerscreens. You can download and print the screening form and save time on pickup day!

03/26/2026

The trainer challenge is on for Races for All Paces. Which Center for Healthy Living trainer can build the largest team? Looks like Layton is in the lead!!

When you register for your race, answer “Are you running with a team or group?” and select one of the trainers from the drop down list. See you at the starting line on June 6 at EIU's O'Brien Stadium.
www.sarahbush.org/races

03/26/2026

Our newest podcast is here! We’re taking a closer look at vascular surgery and the important role it plays in keeping your blood flowing the way it should. Dr. Ravi Hasanadka talks about the wide range of vascular conditions he treats using traditional surgery, minimally invasive techniques, or sometimes a combination of both. Listen now at www.sarahbush.org/podcasts or search “Sarah Bush Lincoln” on your favorite platform.

03/25/2026

How much caffeine is too much? ☕

If you’re sipping coffee all day, you’re not alone—but your heart might have something to say about it. Caffeine can raise your heart rate and blood pressure, and what’s “safe” really depends on you. 💙

Read more in this weeks blog:

Are you someone who sips coffee all day just because it’s there? You’re not alone. Caffeine is a daily staple for many of us—but when it comes to heart health, it’s fair to wonder: how much is too much? Understanding Caffeine and Your Heart Caffeine is a stimulant, which means it can tempora...

03/24/2026

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. recently donated $50,000 to “Expanding Hope,” a Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation Capital Campaign to help fund the expansion of the SBL Regional Cancer Center. Construction on the project will begin by the end of March.

“When we learned in 2015 that a new Regional Cancer Center would be built, we knew we wanted to support it. That commitment continues with this project,” said Joe Dively, Chairman of First Mid Bancshares, Inc. “Cancer impacts all our lives in some way. Everyone has someone they care about who has fought the disease, whether family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues. Partnering with Sarah Bush Lincoln to help fund this expansion is important to us.”

When the Regional Cancer Center opened in 2016, there were roughly 56,000 patient visits in the Regional Cancer Center. Last year, there were 104,000 visits and that number continues to rise. The Cancer Center expansion will add 13 chemotherapy infusion bays for a total of 34, additional exam rooms, expanded treatment areas, pharmacy, waiting room, and dedicated space for non-oncology infusion. The $17.2 million expansion will add 15,000 square feet to the 21,500 square foot center. The Regional Cancer Center Medical team includes: Musaberk Goksel, MD; Kuppuswamy Jagarlamudi, MD; Laura Raftery, MD; Abdur Shakir, MD; Tom Dust, PA-C; Ashley Tennill, APRN and Independent Provider Seong Cho, MD.

“This generous gift is a true testament to First Mid’s dedication to the community, particularly to those battling cancer in our Regional Cancer Center,” said Kim Uphoff, Sarah Bush Lincoln President and CEO. “This is a significant gift that will truly touch lives for decades to come. We’re so grateful for First Mid’s ongoing, incredible support.”

For more information on making a gift to the Expanding Hope campaign, contact SBL Foundation Director Amy Card at acard@sblhs.org or 217-258-2511 or a campaign committee member: Kyle Banks, Ann Beck, Joe Dively, Tom Grunloh, John Inyart, Paul Koerner, Matt Myerscough, Megan O’Dell, Deacon Patient, Tammy Ronchetti, and Tony Sparks

Pictured left to right: Joe Dively, Amy Card, Mike Taylor, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; Kim Uphoff and Tony Sparks.

03/24/2026

We’re hiring a clinic nurse (CMA or LPN) to join the team at the SBL Charleston East Clinic. You'll work with Advanced Practice Providers Michele Kinder and Laura Hardiek. Enjoy daytime hours and no nights or weekends. That’s a great work-life balance. Apply today at: https://bit.ly/4uLHP3N

Sign on bonus: up to $5,000
Required: Active CMA or LPN; BLS within 90 days of hire
Pay: Based on experience, starting at $19.61/CMA and $22.72/LPN

Learn more about working at Sarah Bush Lincoln: https://join.sarahbush.org/