Each year, the FHN Foundation Board of Trustees determines the best use of our prior-year endowment income. This year, the board decided to use the funds to buy FHN's orthopaedic surgeons a hightech surgical table to facilitate anterior hip replacement surgery.
The Affordable Care Act's Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for 2019 begins November 1, 2018 and ends on December 15, 2018.
Enjoy the FHN Community Festival of Trees from December 3 – 29 at the Freeport Public Library. This popular free event brings non-profit organizations together to decorate trees and compete for cash prizes. You can vote for your favorite in the People's Choice competition through Saturday, Dec. 15.
| Classes & Events | |
| DEC18 | The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport
The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms – Lower Level No charge; registration not required. For more information, call FHN Spiritual Care Coordinator Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160. |
| DEC18 | Blood Pressure Screening - Freeport, 4 – 6 p.m.
Joseph's Pantry – Faith Center, 203 W. Pleasant, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening - Freeport, 4 – 6 p.m.
Joseph's Pantry – Faith Center, 203 W. Pleasant, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| DEC18 | Santa Visit - Freeport Public Library, 5 – 7 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street
Santa Visit - Freeport Public Library, 5 – 7 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street No charge; visit with Santa and receive a holiday gift from FHN. |
| DEC20 | Blood Pressure Screening - Freeport, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
New Jerusalem Church of God, 4 E. Iroquois Street, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening - Freeport, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
New Jerusalem Church of God, 4 E. Iroquois Street, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| DEC20 | Santa Visit - Freeport Public Library, 5 – 7 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street
Santa Visit - Freeport Public Library, 5 – 7 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street No charge; visit with Santa and receive a holiday gift from FHN. |
| DEC20 | Perinatal Loss Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport
Perinatal Loss Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room – lower level A safe and supportive space for parents who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or shortly after birth to cope with and share their emotions. Sessions include a short video, discussion and other activities; morning and evening sessions available every 3rd Thursday of the month. Call 815-599-6160 for more information or to register. |
| DEC20 | Perinatal Loss Support Group, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport
Perinatal Loss Support Group, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Private Dining Rooms 1 & 2 – lower level A safe and supportive space for parents who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or shortly after birth to cope with and share their emotions. Sessions include a short video, discussion and other activities; morning and evening sessions available every 3rd Thursday of the month. Call 815-599-6160 for more information or to register. |
| DEC22 | Blood Pressure Screening - Freeport, 10 a.m. – noon
Mt. Calvary Church, 420 Challenge Street, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening - Freeport, 10 a.m. – noon
Mt. Calvary Church, 420 Challenge Street, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| DEC22 | Blood Pressure Screening - Pearl City, 9 – 11 a.m.
Pearl City Methodist Church, 411 S. Main, Pearl City
Blood Pressure Screening - Pearl City, 9 – 11 a.m.
Pearl City Methodist Church, 411 S. Main, Pearl City Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
