The FHN Foundation’s Year End Appeal is focused on just that: comfort, solace, and the in-patient experience.
You could be in danger of developing diabetes … and not know it. Register now to get the facts on how to prevent or delay it.
Join us for FHN's Festival of Trees events as we celebrate the season – there's something for everyone!
Thank you for partnering with the FHN Foundation to deliver healthcare excellence for our communities!
If you have Medicare Part B, you can schedule a Wellness Visit every 12 months to develop or update a personalized prevention plan.
Do you provide care to a family member, friend, or a member of the community? Join our Virtual Caregiver Support Group!
| Classes & Events | |
| NOV28 | 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. |
| NOV29 | Virtual Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Virtual Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom 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 https://fhn.org/caregivers.asp for Zoom information. |
| DEC02 | BLS for Healthcare Professionals, 8 a.m. – noon FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport BLS for Healthcare Professionals, 8 a.m. – noon
Globe Room, Lower Level FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Hands-on course designed to teach healthcare professionals how to perform high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. Basic Life Support (BLS) skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. Course is $40, which includes BLS provider manual and certification card valid for 2 years. Open only to healthcare professionals; registration is required. For more information you can call 815-599-6707 or email coil@fhn.org. |
| DEC05 | Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, Lower Level (Globe Room or available virtually via Zoom) Instructor: Annette Geilenfeldt Register online. |
| DEC06 | 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 Staying Active in the Winter Months. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253. |
| DEC06 | Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m. 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. |
| DEC07 | Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – noon Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – noon
Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| DEC07 | Holiday Storytelling, 6:30 p.m. Holiday Storytelling, 6:30 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Listen to a holiday story or two by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa's visiting area. Hosted by FHN and the Freeport Public Library No charge |
| DEC09 | Heartsaver: First Aid, CPR & AED, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 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. 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. |
| DEC11 | Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level For more information, call 815-599-7240. |
