Women's Health

A history of excellence in women’s health care. We are prepared to address your women’s care needs through the many stages of your life.

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Our team is devoted to the treatment and care of women and newborns, with years of experience helping women manage and maintain their health in a variety of crucial ways. 

Experience Matters

Health isn’t just a physical feeling. It’s an experience that’s personal to you. HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital has a wide range of primary and specialty services for women and children in Effingham. This includes access to many of the most experienced providers in the region.

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Maternity services

Education is a key ingredient in preparing for the birth of your baby. St. Anthony’s offers a complete series of informative classes on childbirth and parenting. These classes are offered FREE to all expectant mothers in the region, even if you are not having your baby at St. Anthony’s.

Check out our Classes & Events for upcoming classes.

St. Anthony’s Maternity Services offers a comfortable and relaxed setting for the birth of your baby. Our labor and delivery rooms offer the most comfort, privacy, and safety possible to our new mothers and their newborns. And after a short recovery time, you are moved to a private room with a private bathroom and a sit-down shower. Our private rooms give you a quiet place for your family to enjoy the celebration of your newborn’s arrival.

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Women's Wellness Center

HSHS St. Anthony’s Women’s Wellness Center combines the security of exceptional care with the comfort of caring individuals. We provide care to women from prevention, screening, and diagnosis to treatment and follow-up care in a consistent, compassionate and timely manner. Compassionate care for screening, diagnosis, treatment and beyond.

Led by Dr. Ruben Boyajian, Medical Director of Women’s Wellness and Cancer Care Services, the Women's Wellness Center offers:

  • 3D Mammography
  • Ultrasound
  • Bone Density
  • Breast Biopsies
  • Breast Care Boutique

Your physician may request that you have a mammogram and make arrangements for your study. If you are 40 years of age or older, you can contact the Women's Wellness Center or St. Anthony’s Diagnostic Scheduling directly and ask to be scheduled for a mammogram. You may only schedule yourself for a mammogram if you have no symptoms. If you are experiencing symptoms, please schedule an exam with your physician. Call central scheduling at 217-347-1540 to schedule or screening mammogram.

Mammography is located in three convenient locations:

HSHS St. Anthony's Health Center
217-347-1601

HSHS St. Anthony's Multispecialty Clinic - Mattoon
217-540-2300

Effingham Obstetrics & Gynecology
912 N Henrietta St, Effingham