| Classes & Events | |
| OCT17 | Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic, 9 a.m. - noon Eastland High School, 500 S. School Drive, Lanark
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. |
| OCT20 | Prenatal Class, 6 – 8:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street - Conference Dining Room Prenatal Class, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street - 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. |
| OCT24 | Drug Take-Back Event at Freeport Police Department, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drug Take-Back Event at Freeport Police Department, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
FHN Family Counseling Center, the Freeport Police Department, and Stateline Area Crime Stoppers are partnering with the State of Illinois and local and national law enforcement agencies to give the public a chance to help prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring pills for disposal between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 to the Freeport Police Department, 320 W. Exchange Street in Freeport. This will be a drive-through collection event and proper COVID-19 precautions will be taken. (The site cannot accept liquids or needles/sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Unused prescription medications thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold. Dumping or flushing unused medications down the drain or toilet can contaminate the groundwater supply. The best way to dispose of old medications is to bring them to a take-back event. Information on drug use and abuse and other health-related topics will be available at the event. |
| OCT28 | Free Vein Screening, 2 – 6 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Free Vein Screening, 2 – 6 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). |
| OCT28 | Mobile Rx Pantry Program Pickup, Noon Freeport Lincoln Mall, 1255 West Galena Avenue, Freeport 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. |
| NOV03 | Adult Diabetes Support Group, 1 – 2 p.m. CANCELLED Adult Diabetes Support Group, 1 – 2 p.m.
CANCELLED FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room - Lower Level Topic is Navigating the Holidays. No charge; registration not required. For more information, call 815-599-6253. |
| NOV04 | Sibling Class, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street – Conference Dining Room Sibling Class, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street – Conference Dining Room Designed to help siblings adjust to a new baby in the family. Instructor is Danielle Wittig. Register at fhn.org/ob, or for more information, call 815-599-6221. |
| NOV05 | FHN to Break Ground for Stockton Clinic, 9:30 a.m. FHN to Break Ground for Stockton Clinic, 9:30 a.m.
FHN President and CEO Mark Gridley, FHN Physician Michael McFadden, Stockton Village President Rodney A. Brandt, Stockton Village Clerk Jane West, and representatives from FHN Family Healthcare Center – Stockton and Winter Construction will break ground to begin construction of the new FHN Family Healthcare Center – Stockton. Due to COVID-19 precautions, this event will not be open to the public or the press. FHN will provide video or photos of the event. Please contact us at 815-232-2121, ext. 240 to arrange any desired interviews. |
| NOV10 | Prenatal Class, 6 – 8:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street - Conference Dining Room Prenatal Class, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street - 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. |
| NOV17 | Prenatal Class, 6 – 8:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street – Conference Dining Room Prenatal Class, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street – 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. |
| NOV20 | FHN Gala VirtuALE Your Place! 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. FHN Gala VirtuALE
Your Place! 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. WE’LL PROVIDE EVERYTHING FOR YOUR OWN VirtuALE GALA for TWO! We’ll connect with you via the internet on Friday, November 20 from 7-8 p.m. for entertainment and live fun – and prizes. And of course, what would an FHN Gala be without wonderful food? We’ll have a refreshment box with delicious appetizers, treats, and other surprises. In keeping with our VirtuALE theme this year, you’ll also enjoy great craft beers from our three local breweries, Generations Brewing Company, Lena Brewing Company, and Wishful Acres Farm and Brewery. Get the details and purchase tickets. |