Calendar – Training and Education

Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR - CLASS IS FULL, 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. Registration is required - visit fhn.org/safesitter. The full-day course is $50, which includes the Safe Sitter Essentials Student Handbook, 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.

Prenatal Class (Session 1a), 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 1, the Stephenson County Health Department staff will cover nutrition, alcohol/drug/tobacco use, comfort measures, intro to the doula program, and community resources. Register for all four classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information.

Prenatal Class (Session 1b), 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 1, the Stephenson County Health Department staff will cover nutrition, alcohol/drug/tobacco use, comfort measures, intro to the doula program, and community resources. Register for all four classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.