| Classes & Events | |
| JAN16 | 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. |
| JAN16 | 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. |
| JAN21 | Prenatal Class (Session 2a), 5 – 7 p.m. Stephenson County Health Department, 10 W Linden Street, Freeport Prenatal Class (Session 2a), 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 2, the Stephenson County Health Department staff will discuss newborn and postpartum care, STDs, birth control, and community resources. Register for all four classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |
| JAN21 | 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. |
| JAN23 | Prenatal Class (Session 2b), 1 – 3 p.m. Stephenson County Health Department, 10 W Linden Street, Freeport Prenatal Class (Session 2b), 1 – 3 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 2, the Stephenson County Health Department staff will discuss newborn and postpartum care, STDs, birth control, and community resources. Register for all four classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |
| JAN23 | 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. |
| JAN23 | 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. |
| JAN25 | 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 . |
| JAN27 | 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. |
| JAN28 | Prenatal Class (Session 3), 5 – 7 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport - Conference Dining Room Prenatal Class (Session 3), 5 – 7 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport - Conference Dining Room 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 3, FHN OB Department staff will discuss labor and delivery and provide a tour of the OB Unit.Register for all four classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |
| FEB04 | 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. |