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Classes & Events
JAN26 Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Lower Level, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Lower Level, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
JAN30 Prenatal Class (Session 3), 5 – 8 p.m.
Prenatal Class (Session 3), 5 – 8 p.m.
The FHN/Stephenson County Health Department series of 3 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. Session 3 focuses on newborn and postpartum care, car seats, STDs, birth control, and community resources. Register for all three classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information.
FEB01 Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna
Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
FEB03 Blood Pressure Screening, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Caring Neighbors Food Pantry, 119 W. Main Street, Warren
Blood Pressure Screening, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Caring Neighbors Food Pantry, 119 W. Main Street, Warren

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
FEB06 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

Instructor is Annette Gielenfeldt. For more information or to register, visit fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221.
FEB07 Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting
Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting

Free group for those who provide care to a family member, friend, or member of the community. Open-forum discussion and a chance to ask questions and share resources. Visit fhn.org/caregivers for the secure Zoom link or contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information.
FEB07 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.
FEB07 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. Topic is Battling Winter Blues. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253.
FEB08 Breastfeeding Support Group, 2 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport
Breastfeeding Support Group, 2 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport

Bring your baby and join other moms to share knowledge and talk about the most up-to-date breastfeeding information. Discussions will be led by lactation experts from the FHN/SCHD Breastfeeding Task Force. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce for more information.
FEB08 Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
FEB10 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 fhn.org/basic-life-support.asp .
FEB12 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

This group helps participants learn more about the grief process, share stories of loss, and regain hope for healing. For more information, contact FHN Hospice 815-599-7240.
FEB14 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.
FEB15 Celebrate Your Heart Event, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport
Celebrate Your Heart Event, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport

Celebrate your heart during American Heart Month with FHN and the Y! FREE health and wellness tips, heart-healthy snacks, live exercise demos, sessions with FHN Heart Care professionals, blood pressure screenings. If you’d like to join in on the exercise demo, bring athletic attire & tennis shoes! FHN Get Fit participants, visit the FHN booth to earn 5 points for attending.
FEB15 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.
FEB20 Congestive Heart Failure Support Group, 1 – 2 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital - Lower Level Private Dining Room, Freeport
Congestive Heart Failure Support Group, 1 – 2 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital - Lower Level Private Dining Room, Freeport

This support group is for anyone in the general public who has CHF. Our group meets the third Tuesday of every month. Participation is free, and no referral is needed. No advance registration is required.

Meetings are facilitated by FHN Cardiopulmonary Educators, Carly and Krista. For more information, view the schedule or call 815-599-6388.
FEB20 The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m. FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms - Lower Level
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 Pastoral Care at 815-599-6160.
FEB20 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.
FEB21 Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting
Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting

Free group for those who provide care to a family member, friend, or member of the community. Open-forum discussion and a chance to ask questions and share resources. Visit fhn.org/caregivers for the secure Zoom link or contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information.
FEB21 CNA Program Open House, 2 – 5 p.m.
CNA Program Open House, 2 – 5 p.m.
Ray and Betty Stamm Health Science Nursing Wing, HCC building N, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport

Learn about HCC’s CNA program and entering the field of nursing at this free event, open to the public. Interested candidates can start registration that day and could begin classes March 11. For more information, contact Cassie Mekeel at cassie.mekeel@highland.edu or 815-599-3685.
FEB22 Breastfeeding Support Group, 2 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport
Breastfeeding Support Group, 2 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport

Bring your baby and join other moms to share knowledge and talk about the most up-to-date breastfeeding information. Discussions will be led by lactation experts from the FHN/SCHD Breastfeeding Task Force. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce for more information.
FEB22 Blood Pressure Screening - CANCELLED, 1 – 4 p.m. FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening - CANCELLED, 1 – 4 p.m.
FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
FEB23 Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Lower Level, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Lower Level, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
FEB24 Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m. Pearl City United Methodist Church food pantry, 411 S. Main, Pearl City
Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m.
Pearl City United Methodist Church food pantry, 411 S. Main, Pearl City

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
FEB26 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

This group helps participants learn more about the grief process, share stories of loss, and regain hope for healing. For more information, contact FHN Hospice 815-599-7240.
FEB27 Free Vein Screening (by appointment), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Free Vein Screening (by appointment), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

Achy, tired legs can be a symptom of venous disease. Schedule a free screening at the FHN Vein Center to see if our experts can help. Non-cosmetic treatment options are covered by most insurance carriers, including Medicaid. For an appointment, call 815-599-VEIN (8346).
FEB29 Free Vein Screening (by appointment), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Free Vein Screening (by appointment), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

Achy, tired legs can be a symptom of venous disease. Schedule a free screening at the FHN Vein Center to see if our experts can help. Non-cosmetic treatment options are covered by most insurance carriers, including Medicaid. For an appointment, call 815-599-VEIN (8346).