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Classes & Events
MAR01 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 he ABCs of Diabetes. Meeting facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253.
MAR04 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 Risa Tyler.
MAR07 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)
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.

Non-fasting glucose screenings will be available to attendees from 5:00-5:30 p.m.

No charge; registration is required. To register or for more information, call 815-599-6253 or visit fhn.org/smallsteps.
MAR07 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).
MAR11 Prenatal Class, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport - Conference Dining Room
Prenatal Class, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport - Conference Dining Room

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.
MAR13 Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level
Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level

For more information, call 815-599-7240.
MAR14 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).
MAR21 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.
MAR24 Blood Pressure Screenings, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Lower Level, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screenings, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Lower Level, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
MAR27 Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level
Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level

For more information, call 815-599-7240.
MAR28 League of Women Voters and Local NAACP Host FHN Presentation on Regional Healthcare Needs, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport
League of Women Voters and Local NAACP Host FHN Presentation on Regional Healthcare Needs, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport

The League of Women Voters of Freeport and the Freeport branch of the NAACP are hosting a presentation from FHN outlining local healthcare needs as identified in the FHN Community Health Needs Assessment in December 2022.

FHN Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Nursing Officer Kathryn J. Martinez, DHA, MSN, RN, FACHE will review the results of the FHN Community Health Needs Assessment and FHN’s planned activities to address those needs. There will be plenty of time for questions, which will be answered by Martinez as well as FHN Family Nurse Practitioner Tamisha Bonvillain, FNP-BC, IBCLC.

The public is invited, no registration required.
MAR28 Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 4 p.m.
Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 4 p.m.
FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
MAR29 Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconness Room (lower level), 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

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. RSVP is requested but not required - contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information or to RSVP.
APR01 Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m. Gospel Outreach Food Pantry, 211 W. Spring Street, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m.
Gospel Outreach Food Pantry, 211 W. Spring Street, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
APR04 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.
APR05 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 the Wound Center. Meeting facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators and Terri Groezinger, PA. For more information, call 815-599-6253.
APR06 Prenatal Class, 5 – 8:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport - Conference Dining Room
Prenatal Class, 5 – 8:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport - Conference Dining Room

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.
APR10 Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level
Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level

For more information, call 815-599-7240.
APR11 Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Liberty Estates, 2080 Navajo Drive, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Liberty Estates, 2080 Navajo Drive, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
APR12 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.
APR13 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.
APR18 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.
APR18 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).
APR18 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.
APR20 Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois Street, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois Street, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
APR22 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.
APR22 Walk with a Doc, 8 a.m. Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport
Walk with a Doc, 8 a.m.
Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport

Free family- and pet-friendly walk and chat led by FHN providers and health professionals. Meet the group by the concession stand for this safe, fun, and FREE way to spend 45-60 minutes as you get some steps, learn about health, and meet new friends. Visit www.fhn.org/WWAD for more information and a schedule.
APR22 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.
APR24 Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level
Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level

For more information, call 815-599-7240.
APR25 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.
APR25 Speaker Series: Stroke, 5:30 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport
Speaker Series: Stroke, 5:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport

Join FHN Stroke Program Coordinator Tracy Love MSN, RN, CNL to learn about the risk factors and symptoms of stroke, treatment options, and how you can lessen your risk. Free and open to the public; registration is requested. Visit www.fhn.org/stroke or call 1-877-600-0346 ext. 901 for more information and to register.
APR26 Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconness Room (lower level), 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

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. RSVP is requested but not required - contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information or to RSVP.
APR27 Blood Pressure Screening at the Jo Daviess Senior Expo, 9 a.m. – noon Elizabeth Community Building, 111 E. Myrtle Street, Elizabeth
Blood Pressure Screening at the Jo Daviess Senior Expo, 9 a.m. – noon
Elizabeth Community Building, 111 E. Myrtle Street, Elizabeth

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
APR27 FHN Striking Success IMAGINE-a-bowl!, 5 p.m. 4 Seasons Bowling Center, 1100 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport
FHN Striking Success IMAGINE-a-bowl!, 5 p.m.
4 Seasons Bowling Center, 1100 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport

5 p.m. check in; first ball thrown at 6 p.m.

Teams of 6 bowlers are encouraged to bring out their inner child and dress up for the evening; individuals may raise or donate the $50 entry fee. Those who raise at least $100 will receive a t-shirt, and individuals who raise $250 or more will receive a t-shirt and sweatshirt. (Please submit your donations to the Foundation by April 10 to receive your shirt(s) the night of the event.) Learn more and register at www.fhn.org/strikingsuccess. All proceeds raised will go toward room renovations, a new storage area, and equipment for the pediatric therapy area at FHN Memorial Hospital.
APR27 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).
APR28 Blood Pressure Screenings, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Lower Level, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screenings, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Lower Level, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.