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| FEB21 | FHN Eases Visitor Restrictions at Hospital, Clinics FHN Eases Visitor Restrictions at Hospital, Clinics
As the recent surge of COVID-19 patients slows down, FHN is revising visitor restrictions for FHN Memorial Hospital and all other FHN locations. The new guidelines will begin at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22: • All visitors must wear a mask while in the facility and in the patient room. • All visitors must be age 18 or older and check in each day at the Admitting desk, where they will receive a screening including temperature check and a dated visitor’s badge. Adult inpatients at FHN Memorial Hospital will be allowed 1 visitor per day during visiting hours, 1-6:30 p.m. Visitors may not stay in the waiting room. Labor and Delivery Care: Two support individuals per day will be allowed. Patient siblings or anyone under 18 will not be allowed. If father of the newborn is aged less than 18, he is permitted as a visitor. The mother may also have one other visitor present during her stay. Pediatric: Two visitors per patient will be allowed, with no hour restrictions. One should be a PARENT OR GUARDIAN. Anyone under 18 (including siblings) will not be allowed. Clinic Appointments at FHN Family Healthcare Centers or Specialty Care Centers: One adult is allowed to accompany adult patients to office visits. Pediatric patients may have 2 parents or adults along for office visits. Throughout all FHN locations, visitors who are currently experiencing or recently experienced COVID-19 or respiratory symptoms, such as a cough, fever or shortness of breath, are NOT permitted. All visitors throughout all FHN locations must: • Be 18 years of age or older • Wear a mask at all times, and maintain social distancing. • Wash hands when entering and leaving rooms. • Leave directly after visiting the patient room. Visit www.fhn.org/coronavirus for the latest visitor restrictions for each hospital department and the FHN Family Healthcare Centers and Specialty Care Centers. |
| FEB26 | CANCELLED - Heartsaver: First Aid, CPR & AED, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Globe Room, Lower Level FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport CANCELLED - Heartsaver: First Aid, CPR & AED, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Globe Room, Lower Level FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Hands-on learning program to teach members how to perform high-quality CPR, first aid, and proper Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use in adults, children, and infants. The course is $60, which includes student workbook and CPR certification card that is valid for 2 years. Instructor is Shelby Logemann. Registration is required. For more information or to register, use our registration form, or you can call 815-599-6707 or email coil@fhn.org. |
| FEB28 | Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining Rooms - Lower Level Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining Rooms - Lower Level For more information, call 815-599-7240. |
| MAR02 | 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 No charge; registration not required. Topic is The ABCs of Diabetes. For more information, call 815-599-6701. |
| MAR08 | Free Vein Screenings (by appointment), 2 – 4 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Free Vein Screenings (by appointment), 2 – 4 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). |
| MAR09 | Prenatal Class, 5 – 8 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, Conference Dining Room in the Lower Level Prenatal Class, 5 – 8 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, Conference Dining Room in the Lower Level March 9 & 10, 5-8 p.m. This class provides information about pregnancy, labor, delivery, cesarean sections and postpartum recovery. Register at fhn.org/ob, or for more information, call 815-599-6221. |
| MAR10 | Lafferty the Leprechaun to Visit FHN Memorial Hospital, FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, Noon Lafferty the Leprechaun to Visit FHN Memorial Hospital, FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, Noon
Well-known leprechaun presenter Stephen Lafferty will visit patients, providers, and staff to hand out lucky chocolates and thank the FHN team for the excellent care he received before, during, and after his total knee replacement surgery. On Thursday, March 10, noon to 12:30 p.m., he will be at FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive in Freeport and 1 to 1:30 p.m. at FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street in Freeport. Visit www.fhn.org/docs/Stephen-Lafferty-leprechaun.pdf for Stephen’s story, or contact FHN Marketing Director Pete Willging at 815-821-4697 for details. |
| MAR10 | Free Vein Screenings (by appointment), 2 – 4 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Free Vein Screenings (by appointment), 2 – 4 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). |
| MAR11 | COVID-19 Initial Vaccinations and Booster Vaccinations, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 1763 S. Dirck Drive, Freeport COVID-19 Initial Vaccinations and Booster Vaccinations, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
1763 S. Dirck Drive, Freeport No charge; register for your initial Moderna vaccination or booster at www.fhn.org/vaccination-signup-january.asp. Those receiving their initial vaccination will have their second vaccination date at the same time approximately 28 days following the first shot. |
| MAR12 | Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m. Pearl City United Methodist Church, 411 S. Main, Pearl City Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m.
Pearl City United Methodist Church, 411 S. Main, Pearl City Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| MAR14 | Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining Rooms - Lower Level Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining Rooms - Lower Level For more information, call 815-599-7240. |
| MAR15 | 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. |
| MAR15 | Small Steps Big Rewards, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Small Steps Big Rewards, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport (lower level) FHN Family Healthcare Center - Pecatonica, 1301 Main Street, Pecatonica FHN Jo Daviess Family Healthcare Center, 600 North Rush Street, Stockton This pre-diabetes class, a joint program of the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helps individuals at risk for Type 2 diabetes take the first step toward preventing diabetes and living a healthier, longer life. No charge; registration is required. To register, visit fhn.org/smallsteps. |
| MAR15 | 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 815-599-7240. |
| MAR19 | Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Globe and Deaconess Rooms, Lower Level FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Class designed to prepare students in grades 6- 8 to be safe when they're home alone or babysitting. Full-day course is $50, which includes the Safe Sitter Essentials Student Handbook and completion card and basic CPR skill practice. (Class does not qualify for CPR certification.) Financial assistance is available for eligible students; call 815-599-6707 for more information about eligibility. Instructor is Shelby Logemann. |
| MAR22 | Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 4 p.m. FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 4 p.m.
FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| MAR28 | CANCELLED - Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining Rooms - Lower Level CANCELLED - Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining Rooms - Lower Level For more information, call 815-599-7240. |