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APR05 | FHN Offering All-Booster, Drive-Through COVID-19 Vaccinations FHN Offering All-Booster, Drive-Through COVID-19 Vaccinations
FHN will offer two options for eligible persons wanting a first or second COVID-19 booster vaccination in April: A booster-only COVID-19 vaccine clinic will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday April 22 at FHN’s 1763 S. Dirck Drive, Freeport location. First or second booster shots will be available at this event for those eligible individuals having received their first booster at least 4 months ago, with Pfizer vaccinations available in the morning and Moderna vaccines available in the afternoon. Registration is necessary for this event; visit https://fhn.org/vaccination-booster-signup-april.asp for more information and to register. A drive-through vaccination clinic will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 30 at the FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive in Freeport. First and second boosters will be available at this event. No registration is required. FHN is following CDC guidelines regarding eligibility, available at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot. Booster shot recipients must bring a photo ID and their COVID-19 immunization card with them to their appointment. All patients should plan to stay for 15 minutes after receiving the vaccination (30 minutes for persons who have had immediate reactions to vaccinations such as flu shots, or regularly need to carry an EpiPen). |
APR22 | Booster-Only COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 1763 S. Dirck Drive, Freeport Booster-Only COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
1763 S. Dirck Drive, Freeport First or second booster shots will be available at this event for those eligible individuals having received their first booster at least 4 months ago, with Pfizer vaccinations available in the morning and Moderna vaccines available in the afternoon. Registration required at www.fhn.org/vaccination-booster-signup-april.asp. |
APR30 | Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Freeport Police Department, 320 W. Exchange Street, Freeport Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
Freeport Police Department, 320 W. Exchange Street, Freeport The public is invited to bring unused prescription drugs to the Freeport Police Department at 320 W. Exchange Street in Freeport for safe drive-thru service. (The site cannot accept liquids or needles/sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Information on drug use and abuse and other health topics will be available at the event. |
APR30 | Drive-Through COVID-19 Booster Clinic, 8:30 11:30 a.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport Drive-Through COVID-19 Booster Clinic, 8:30 11:30 a.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport First or second booster shots will be available at this event for those eligible individuals having received their first booster at least 4 months ago. No registration is required. |
MAY10 | ‘No Child Wet Behind' Giveaway for Parents in Need ‘No Child Wet Behind' Giveaway for Parents in Need
The diaper is one of the many overlooked costs of poverty. Babies require up to 12 diapers a day, and toddlers can require as many as 8. State and national safety-net programs do not assist with diapers for families living in poverty. The FHN Value Support Team has organized a diaper (and other essentials) giveaway for parents in Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties. The diapers and other essentials for the event have been donated by FHN and Aramark team members. No Child Wet Behind will be held from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (or while supply lasts) Tuesday, May 10 in the Lincoln Mall parking lot, 1247 W. Galena Avenue in Freeport. Parents are invited to receive a free a bundle of size-appropriate diapers (sizes 2 and up) for each child in their household at this free, drive-through, COVID-19 safe event. Each household also will receive an essentials bundle containing baby wipes, wash, lotion, and powder. Parents may also receive a free car seat check at the event, and speak with representatives from WIC and Illinois Family Connects. Information about and support for breastfeeding, postpartum depression, and other health concerns will be available at the event, as well. |
MAY19 | Blood Pressure Screening - CANCELLED, 3 5 p.m. Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening - CANCELLED, 3 5 p.m.
Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
MAY19 | 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). |