Sarah Bush Lincoln

Health System with 2 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemSarah Bush Lincoln
Total Hospitals2
Commercial/Acute Hospitals2
Total Beds228
Commercial/Acute Beds228
HeadquartersMattoon, IL
Websitesarahbush.org

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
1 hospitals
50% of health system
Critical Access Hospital
1 hospitals
50% of health system

Teaching Status

0%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals:
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 2
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health CenterAcute Care Hospital203NoNo
Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County HospitalCritical Access Hospital 25NoYes

Recent News

Jun 11, 2025
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice will be hosting three volunteer training classes to educate and inform individuals interested in assisting those in SBL Hospice care and their families. Each training session is scheduled to run from 9 am to 4 pm. The dates for these classes are Friday, July 18; Friday, August 15; and Friday, September 26. The in-person training will take place at the SBL Willow Breeze Hospice House, located at 10660 CR 800N, Mattoon, which is on the north side of the Health Center. In addition to the in-person option, an online training alternative is available this year, with details provided upon registration. There is no charge to attend the classes, but registration is required as space is limited to 10 participants. SBL Hospice provides medical and support services, including nursing, emotional, and spiritual care, to terminally ill individuals and their families across 20 counties in East Central Illinois. Becoming a certified volunteer offers a way to support community members during challenging times. For registration or more information, interested individuals can contact SBL Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Kirk at 1-800-454-4055 or visit www.sarahbush.org/hospicevolunteer.
Jun 07, 2025
Sarah Bush Lincoln hosted the 2025 Races for All Paces event at Eastern Illinois University (EIU) on Saturday, June 7, 2025. This event included chip-timed 5K and 10K races, as well as a one-mile fun run and walk, a Toddler Trot, and a Diaper Dash. The event is a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the SBL Dental program. Participants received t-shirts and finisher medals, and awards were given for top finishers in each age category. The event also featured a photobooth, food trucks, and games for kids, making it a family-friendly activity aimed at promoting health and supporting community health programs.
Jun 04, 2025
Sarah Bush Lincoln offered sports physicals at various clinic locations on June 4, 2025. These physicals were available for a fee of $20. This is an annual or regular service provided by Sarah Bush Lincoln to help students and athletes get the necessary medical clearance for participating in sports. The specific locations where the physicals were offered on this date were not detailed in the provided information, but it indicates a community health service provided by the hospital.
Jun 03, 2025
Sullivan Fast Stop made a donation to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Regional Cancer Center. This contribution will support the services and programs offered by the cancer center, which provides care to patients in the region. Details regarding the specific amount of the donation or its intended use within the cancer center were not fully detailed in the provided snippet, but it is highlighted as a recent act of support for Sarah Bush Lincoln's cancer services.
Jun 03, 2025
Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative has made a donation to Sarah Bush Lincoln. This donation signifies community support for the hospital. The specifics of what the donation will fund or the amount donated were not provided in the search result snippet. However, it is listed as a recent news item indicating ongoing financial contributions from local organizations to Sarah Bush Lincoln.

Executive Leadership

Sean Fischer

CFO VP, Finance, ACO Primary Contact

Steve Childers

Chairperson, SBL Health System & Health Center Board of Directors

Josh Bullock, Ph.D.

Vice Chairperson, SBL Health System & Health Center Board of Directors

Alan Metzger

Treasurer, SBL Health System & Health Center Board of Directors

Mike Taylor

Secretary, SBL Health System & Health Center Board of Directors

Jennifer Garrison, Ed. D.

Member, SBL Health System & Health Center Board of Directors

Dwight Pentzien, DO

Member, SBL Health System & Health Center Board of Directors, Medical Director (ACO), Member of ACO Governing Body

Nancy Wurtsbaugh

Compliance Officer (ACO)

Jody Deters

Quality Assurance/Improvement Officer (ACO)