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Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas StreetMama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street
Bring your baby and join area moms to share knowledge, build a support system, and gain up-to-date infant support information. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce for more information.
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| MAR27 |
Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 3:30 p.m. FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 3:30 p.m.
FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
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| APR01 |
Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room (lower level), 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room (lower level), 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
For more information or to register, visit fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221.
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Adult Diabetes Support Group, 5 – 6 p.m. Adult Diabetes Support Group, 5 – 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room - Lower Level; 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Participation is free for anyone in the general public who has diabetes, and no referral or registration is required. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253.
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Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m. German Valley Food Pantry, 65 State Street, German Valley
Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m.
German Valley Food Pantry, 65 State Street, German Valley
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
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| APR03 |
Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Great River Outreach, 411 Main St, Savanna Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Great River Outreach, 411 Main St, Savanna
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
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| APR08 |
Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Liberty Estates, 2170 Navajo Dr, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Liberty Estates, 2170 Navajo Dr, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
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| APR09 |
Blood Pressure Screening, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena Blood Pressure Screening, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
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| APR10 |
Parkinson's Support Group, 4 – 5 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room - Lower Level Parkinson's Support Group, 4 – 5 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room - Lower Level
The FHN Parkinson’s Support Group meets monthly to provide a vital space for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease to connect, share experiences, and find comfort in community. We offer a mix of emotional support, practical advice, and education about the disease. We also share tips on coping strategies, medications, and therapies, fostering a collaborative environment. If you have any questions, please call Jackie Roach, RN, FHN Community Services Coordinator at 815-599-7437.
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| APR10 |
Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street
Bring your baby and join area moms to share knowledge, build a support system, and gain up-to-date infant support information. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce for more information.
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| APR10 |
Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
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| APR12 |
BLS for Healthcare Professionals, 8 a.m. – noon FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room, lower level, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport BLS for Healthcare Professionals, 8 a.m. – noon FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room, lower level, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
For healthcare professionals only; this hands-on program focuses on high-quality CPR and basic life support skills Registration is $40, which includes the BLS Provider Manual (contains BLS reference card) and BLS certification card valid for 2 years. For more information or to register, visit www.fhn.org/basic-life-support.asp .
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| APR14 |
Living Through Grief, 6 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Living Through Grief, 6 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
The Living Through Grief Support Group offers a confidential place for those grieving a loss within the last 2 years to talk about your thoughts and feelings. We utilize videos, books, speakers, and discussions to help participants learn about the grief process, share stories of loss, and regain hope. To register or more information, contact FHN Hospice, at 815-599-7240 or visit fhn.org/grief.
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| APR15 |
Blood Pressure Screening, 3 – 5 p.m. Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 3 – 5 p.m.
Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
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| APR17 |
Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
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| APR17 |
Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stockton Township Library, 140 W Benton Ave, Stockton Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Stockton Township Library, 140 W Benton Ave, Stockton
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
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| APR22 |
Rockford University Career and Internship Fair, 1 – 4 p.m. Rockford University - Regent's Hall Rockford University Career and Internship Fair, 1 – 4 p.m.
Rockford University - Regent's Hall
5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL
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| APR24 |
Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street
Bring your baby and join area moms to share knowledge, build a support system, and gain up-to-date infant support information. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce for more information.
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| APR24 |
Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 3:30 p.m. FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 3:30 p.m.
FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
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| APR25 |
Stateline Nurses Expo 2025, 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Riverview Inn and Suites Stateline Nurses Expo 2025, 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Riverview Inn and Suites
700 W. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL
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| APR26 |
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Freeport Police Department, 320 W. Exchange Street, Freeport National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Freeport Police Department, 320 W. Exchange Street, Freeport
The FHN Family Counseling Center and Freeport Police Department are working with the State of Illinois and local and national law enforcement to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs and educate the public about the potential for abuse of medications. Bring unused prescription drugs (no liquids or needles/sharps, only pills or patches) for safe drive-through service.
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| APR28 |
Living Through Grief, 6 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Living Through Grief, 6 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
The Living Through Grief Support Group offers a confidential place for those grieving a loss within the last 2 years to talk about your thoughts and feelings. We utilize videos, books, speakers, and discussions to help participants learn about the grief process, share stories of loss, and regain hope. To register or more information, contact FHN Hospice, at 815-599-7240 or visit fhn.org/grief.
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| APR29 |
Prenatal Class (Session 1a), 5 – 7 p.m. Stephenson County Health Department, 10 W Linden Street, Freeport Prenatal Class (Session 1a), 5 – 7 p.m. Stephenson County Health Department, 10 W Linden Street, Freeport
The FHN/Stephenson County Health Department series of prenatal classes is offered to all regardless of their number of weeks gestation, however, they do correlate a bit with how a pregnancy progresses. Mothers-to-be and spouses/support persons are encouraged to attend these free sessions together.
In session 1, the Stephenson County Health Department staff will cover nutrition, alcohol/drug/tobacco use, comfort measures, intro to the doula program, and community resources. Register for all of these classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information.
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