Free Diabetes Support Group
2025-05-12
Free Diabetes Support Group Offered by
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham delivers world-class care close to home with a highly specialized team of local experts.
To help and encourage those with diabetes and their family members, HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham offers a monthly diabetes support group, free of charge. The support group is held at their office at 500 N. Maple St., Suite 200 in Effingham.
• Diabetes Support Group – Join with other members of the diabetes community in a supportive, caring environment. Each meeting includes education on a diabetes-related topic, recipe demonstrations, and lots of laughter and fun. No registration is necessary – all are welcome.
Dates/Times: Held on the second Monday of the month from 5-6 p.m.
– February 10
– March 10
– April 14
– May 12
– June 9
– July 14
– August 11
– September 8
– October 13
– November 10
– December 8
Dates are subject to change.
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology’s Dr. Radhika Annam, endocrinologist, and registered dietitians and diabetes educators Tracy Dennis and Adrienne Jarrell, work together to provide those with diabetes the tools they need to manage their condition and live their best life.
HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology educators are also available for individualized counseling for diet, medication administration, and initiation and troubleshooting of devices (glucose monitors, insulin pumps, CGMs/sensors). For more information or questions, call 217-391-5460.
For more information about HSHS Medical Group, visit hshsmedicalgroup.org.

ImpactLife Blood Drive at Effingham Event Center
2025-05-12

Red Cross Blood Drives in May
2025-05-12
This May, the American Red Cross urges donors to give now to help ensure a stable blood supply as summer approaches.
Details on all May donor offers can be viewed at RedCrossBlood.org/May.
* MAY 1-31: It’s time for an adventure! Those who come to give May 1-31, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a U.S. trip of their choice for two. Terms apply.
* MAY 1-18: All who come to give blood May 1-18, will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Brighten your day with a coffee or summer swag from your favorite shop!
* MAY 19-31: Shine a light on saving lives! All who come to give blood May 19-31, will receive an exclusive Red Cross solar lantern, while supplies last.
Red Cross Blood Drive Dates:
5/6, Tuesday, Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
5/6, Tuesday, Casey United Methodist Church, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
5/9, Friday, Altamont High School, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM
5/9, Friday, Cornerstone Church, Effingham, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
5/12, Monday, Altamont Elementary School, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
5/12, Monday, Centenary United Methodist Church, Effingham, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
5/19, Monday, Holy Cross Church of Wendelin, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
5/21, Wednesday, Dieterich Bank Corporate Building, 300 Sur Woods Drive in Effingham, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
To make an appointment and learn more about your health, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or download the Red Cross Donor App.
May is Trauma Awareness Month. Accidents can happen at any moment. Don’t wait; schedule your donation appointment now to keep blood readily available for patients when seconds count. Type O negative and O positive blood is especially important for trauma patients.
