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FHN Posts Updated Visitor Restrictions for COVID-19
Due to recent surging of COVID-19 cases in northwest Illinois, FHN has issued stricter visitor policies for all FHN locations, including FHN Memorial Hospital, to help slow the spread of this highly contagious disease.

Effective Wednesday, Oct. 14, no visitors will be allowed in the hospital for patients hospitalized for general treatment/procedures except for emergencies or end-of-life situations. In the Emergency Room and Birthing Center, patients will be allowed one visitor per day. Throughout the hospital, no visitors under age 18 are permitted.

FHN office practices, including Family Healthcare Centers and Specialty Care clinics, request that patients attend their appointments alone if possible; if needed, one significant other will be allowed. For patients under the age of 18, two parents or guardians will be allowed. Throughout FHN, including office practices, all patients and any accompanying individuals must wear masks.

“These heightened restrictions reflect the surge in cases of COVID-19 throughout FHN’s service area and are being implemented for the health and safety of FHN’s patients, staff, and providers as well as the public at large,” said Kathryn J. Martinez, MSN, RN, FACHE, FHN’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer. “As we move into colder weather where we’ll all be spending more time indoors, we know that people are experiencing pandemic fatigue in following the safety procedures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the Illinois Department of Public Health. However, we know that we are going to be impacted by COVID-19 for quite some time to come. Please continue to protect yourself and others by washing your hands frequently, maintaining social distance, and wearing a mask, and contact your provider if you think you may be ill.”

For more details on visitor restrictions and information about the pandemic in general, visit the COVID-19 section of FHN’s website at www.fhn.org, where a free online screening tool for COVID-19 also can be found.

Mobile Rx Pantry Program Pickup, Noon
Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1255 West Galena Avenue, Freeport
Participants can pick up their supply of produce, milk, eggs, and frozen and canned meats from the Mobile Rx Pantry program, a partnership between FHN's Connect the D.O.T.S. (Doors of Team Support) and the Northern Illinois Food Bank. No screenings will be held, and social distancing will be practiced. Volunteers will prepare baskets and deliver directly to participant vehicle trunks. No vouchers will be needed. For more information, visit our MobileRx web page, or call 815-599-6317.

Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic, 3 - 6 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport

Get your flu shot without getting out of your car! Adult-only clinic is $30 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $65 (high-dose for 65+) cash, credit card, or check payable to FHN. No out-of-pocket expense if you are over 65 and covered by Medicare Part B (please present Medicare card) or a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN (list available at each location – covered persons MUST present the Medicare HMO card instead of the Medicare card for billing process). Masks must be worn; please make sure your upper arm is accessible. For more information, visit www.fhn.org/flu2020 or call 815-599-7437.

Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic, 9 a.m. - noon
Eastland High School, 500 S. School Drive, Lanark

Get your flu shot without getting out of your car! Adult-only clinic is $30 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $65 (high-dose for 65+) cash, credit card, or check payable to FHN. No out-of-pocket expense if you are over 65 and covered by Medicare Part B (please present Medicare card) or a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN (list available at each location – covered persons MUST present the Medicare HMO card instead of the Medicare card for billing process). Masks must be worn; please make sure your upper arm is accessible. For more information, visit www.fhn.org/flu2020 or call 815-599-7437.

Mobile Rx Pantry Program Pickup, Noon
Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1255 West Galena Avenue, Freeport
Participants can pick up their supply of produce, milk, eggs, and frozen and canned meats from the Mobile Rx Pantry program, a partnership between FHN's Connect the D.O.T.S. (Doors of Team Support) and the Northern Illinois Food Bank. No screenings will be held, and social distancing will be practiced. Volunteers will prepare baskets and deliver directly to participant vehicle trunks. No vouchers will be needed. For more information, visit our MobileRx web page, or call 815-599-6317.