Heart disease continues to be one of the leading health concerns for both men and women in the United States. Because of this, access to cardiovascular screening, rehabilitation, education and advanced treatment services plays an important role in helping people manage their heart health and overall wellness. The Sarah Bush Lincoln Heart Center offers a variety of cardiovascular services and wellness programs designed to support patients through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, recovery and long-term disease management.
Cardiovascular Services Available
The Heart Center provides both diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular care. Services include:
- Diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization
- Interventional vascular procedures
- Electrophysiology services
- Stress testing
- Echocardiography
- EKG testing
- Nuclear medicine services
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Monitored Exercise Testing Services (METS)
Patients in the Effingham area can also receive cardiology care through SBL Effingham Cardiology at the SBL Bonutti Clinic.
Heart to Heart Screening Program
One of the programs offered through the Heart Center is Heart to Heart, a cardiovascular screening program focused on increasing awareness of heart health and identifying possible risk factors early.
The screening program includes tests such as:
- Blood sugar screening
- Blood pressure checks
- Body mass index (BMI)
- Cholesterol and coronary risk profiling
- Cardiac CT calcium scoring
- Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
- Kidney function testing
Additional screenings are available to help detect peripheral vascular disease, including:
- Abdominal aortic disease screening
- Ankle brachial index testing
- Carotid ultrasound screening
Programs like these can help identify conditions before symptoms become more serious.
Monitored Exercise Testing Services (METS)
The Heart Center also offers Monitored Exercise Testing Services (METS), which is designed for individuals who have or may be at risk for heart disease, lung disease or diabetes.
The METS team includes healthcare professionals from several specialties, including physicians, nurses, exercise physiologists, respiratory therapists, dietitians and certified diabetes educators. Together, they help participants develop exercise and wellness plans tailored to their individual health needs.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation is available for patients recovering from heart-related conditions or procedures. This program combines monitored exercise and education to help patients safely improve cardiovascular health and reduce future risks. Cardiac rehabilitation may benefit people who:
- Have heart disease
- Have experienced a heart attack
- Have undergone angioplasty or stenting
- Have had bypass surgery
- Have received valve replacement surgery
- Have undergone heart transplant procedures
The program focuses on helping patients gradually return to daily activities while learning strategies for maintaining heart health.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation services are also offered for individuals with chronic lung conditions such as:
- COPD
- Emphysema
- Asthma
- Other respiratory diseases
These programs use exercise training, monitoring and education to help improve breathing, increase endurance and support overall quality of life.
Living with Diabetes Program
The Heart Center also provides a Living with Diabetes program for individuals managing diabetes. Participants work one-on-one with certified diabetes educators, including a registered nurse and registered dietitian, to assess nutrition, health habits and overall wellness goals. The program is intended to help individuals better understand diabetes management and develop healthier long-term lifestyle habits.
Supporting Long-Term Health
Many of the Heart Center’s programs focus not only on treatment, but also on prevention, education and lifestyle improvement. Through screenings, rehabilitation, exercise programs and wellness education, these services are designed to help patients better understand and manage cardiovascular, pulmonary and metabolic health conditions over time.
Contact Information
Reach out to The Heart Center today to learn more about how to participate in any of the programs at 217-238-4960, or visit our website: https://www.sarahbush.org/theheartcenter/
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