| Classes & Events | |
| NOV30 | Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconness Room (lower level), 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 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. RSVP is requested but not required – contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information or to RSVP. |
| DEC03 | Heartsaver: First Aid, CPR & AED, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Globe Room, Lower Level FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 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. Instructor is Shelby Logemann. 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. |
| DEC06 | Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills Instructor is Annette Gielenfeldt. Register at fhn.org/ob, or for more information, call 815-599-6221. |
| DEC07 | Adult Diabetes Support Group, 5 – 6 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room - Lower Level; 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Adult Diabetes Support Group, 5 – 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room - Lower Level; 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport No charge; registration not required. Topic is Sharing our Success. For more information, call 815-599-6701. |
| DEC08 | Holiday Storytelling, 6:30 – 7 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport Holiday Storytelling, 6:30 – 7 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport Listen to a holiday story or two in Santa’s visiting area! No charge or registration necessary. |
| DEC08 | Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| DEC10 | FHN Festival of Trees Holiday Family Movie, 10 a.m. FHN Festival of Trees Holiday Family Movie, 10 a.m.
Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Avenue, Freeport Polar Express (G) hosted by FHN and Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre. Admission is FREE, limited seating available; no advance ticket sales. All children attending will receive a special holiday gift. |
| DEC10 | Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR, 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. Full-day course is $50, which includes the Safe Sitter Essentials Student Handbook and completion card and basic CPR skill practice. (Class does not qualify for CPR certification.) Students should bring a lunch. Masks are required. Financial assistance is available for eligible students; call 815-599-6707 for more information about eligibility. Instructor is Shelby Logemann. |
| DEC10 | Prenatal Class, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, Conference Dining Room in the Lower Level Prenatal Class, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, Conference Dining Room in the Lower Level December 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m (with lunch break) 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. |
| DEC12 | Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe/Deaconess rooms, lower level Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe/Deaconess rooms, lower level For more information, call 815-599-7240. |
| DEC14 | 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 Medicare Donut Hole and Insurances. Meeting facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253. |
| DEC14 | FHN Festival of Trees Holiday Classic Movie FHN Festival of Trees Holiday Classic Movie
Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Avenue, Freeport The Bishop’s Wife hosted by FHN and Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre. Enjoy this 1948 holiday classic featuring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven for the cost of a contribution to local food pantries. Limited seating available; no advance ticket sales. Ed Finch and Alan Wenzel will lead a discussion after the movies, being shown at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. |
| DEC14 | Blood Pressure Screening, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| DEC17 | Holiday Storytelling, 2 – 3 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport Holiday Storytelling, 2 – 3 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport Listen to a holiday story or two in Santa’s visiting area! No charge or registration necessary. |
| DEC18 | Freeport Community Luminary Night, 5 p.m. Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard, Freeport Freeport Community Luminary Night, 5 p.m.
Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard, Freeport Enjoy the beauty of the soft light of luminaria along these historic streets as FHN Memorial Hospital joins in this annual neighborhood tradition. No charge or registration to attend. |
| DEC20 | Blood Pressure Screening, 3 – 5 p.m. Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 3 – 5 p.m.
Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| DEC20 | The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Private Dining Rooms - Lower Level The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Private Dining Rooms - Lower Level No charge; registration not required. For more information, call FHN Pastoral Care at 815-599-7240. |
| DEC22 | Some FHN Locations Closing Early Due to Weather Conditions - Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 Please note: FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport remains OPEN.
Some FHN Locations Closing Early Due to Weather Conditions - Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022
Please note: FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport remains OPEN. Due to hazardous weather conditions, some of FHN's locations will close early today, including: Noon: FHN Family Healthcare Center - Lanark FHN Jo Daviess Family Healthcare Center FHN Family Healthcare Center - Pecatonica FHN Family Healthcare Center - Savanna FHN Family Healthcare Center - Forreston FHN Family Healthcare Center - Mount Carroll 2:30 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center - Highland View Drive (Freeport) 3:30 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center - Lena |
| DEC26 | Get Fit Registration Opens Get Fit Registration Opens
FHN's popular wellness program is back to help participants work toward their 2023 fitness goals. Get Fit 2023 is heavy on tips, videos, and recipes to help participants build a healthy lifestyle for years to come! GetFit 2023 runs from Monday, Jan. 9 through Sunday, April 2, and people can join at any time during the program. Signup for FHN's Get Fit 2023 opens Monday, Dec. 26 at www.fhn.org/getfit. |
| DEC26 | CANCELLED - Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining Rooms - Lower Level CANCELLED - Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining Rooms - Lower Level For more information, call 815-599-7240. |
| DEC27 | Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 4 p.m. FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 4 p.m.
FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| DEC28 | Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconness Room (lower level), 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 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. RSVP is requested but not required – contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information or to RSVP. |