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| JUL01 | Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m. Gospel Outreach Food Pantry, 211 W. Spring Street, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m.
Gospel Outreach Food Pantry, 211 W. Spring Street, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| JUL05 | 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 Nutrition Label Reading. Meeting facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253. |
| JUL05 | 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. |
| JUL06 | Free Glucose and Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – noon Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna Free Glucose and Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – noon
Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna Open to the public; no cost or registration required. Please do not eat or drink anything other than water for 7 hours prior to the glucose screening. |
| JUL08 | CLASS FULL - Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CLASS FULL - 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.) Financial assistance is available for eligible students; call 815-599-6707 for more information about eligibility. Instructor is Risa Tyler. |
| JUL08 | Walk with a Doc, 8 a.m. Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport Walk with a Doc, 8 a.m.
Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport Free family- and pet-friendly walk and chat led by FHN providers and health professionals. Meet the group by the concession stand for this safe, fun, and FREE way to spend 45-60 minutes as you get some steps, learn about health, and meet new friends. Visit www.fhn.org/WWAD for more information and a schedule. |
| JUL10 | Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level For more information, call 815-599-7240. |
| JUL11 | Clases prenatales para familias de habla hispana, 5 – 8:30 p.m. Comedor de conferencias en el nivel inferior del FHN Memorial Hospital.
Clases prenatales para familias de habla hispana, 5 – 8:30 p.m.
Comedor de conferencias en el nivel inferior del FHN Memorial Hospital. Impartidas por la enfermera obstetra registrada Juana Peñaloza, estas clases brindan información sobre el embarazo, el trabajo de parto, el parto, la cesárea y la recuperación posparto. Regístrese en fhn.org/ob bajo Class Registration. |
| JUL11 | Sports Physical Clinic - Warren, 3 – 5 p.m. Warren High School, 311 S. Water Street, Warren Sports Physical Clinic - Warren, 3 – 5 p.m.
Warren High School, 311 S. Water Street, Warren Call 815-947-3211 to schedule an appointment. Forms (available at www.fhn.org/SportsPhysicals) must be completed and signed prior to arriving for physical. $25 fee (cash or check only) will be donated back to Warren High School. These exams meet Illinois eligibility requirements for all sports and are good through the 2023-24 school year. These exams also meet Wisconsin eligibility requirements. |
| JUL14 | Blood Pressure Screening, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena 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. |
| JUL15 | Blood Pressure Screening, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Caring Neighbors Food Pantry, 119 W. Main Street, Warren Blood Pressure Screening, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Caring Neighbors Food Pantry, 119 W. Main Street, Warren Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| JUL15 | FHN Healthy Heart Hustle 5K, 7 a.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport FHN Healthy Heart Hustle 5K, 7 a.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport Our 5K run begins at 8 a.m. The Victory Lap will be held immediately following the 5K start. Proceeds from the race will benefit heart patients in northwest Illinois through the FHN Cardiology Department. Online registration is $35 for adults and $10 for ages 17 and under, and includes a t-shirt (if available) in your size and bib. Race-day registration is $35 for adults and $10 for ages 17 and under, and includes a bib. Day-of-race registration will be from 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. A virtual 5K option also is available. For more details or to sign up, visit www.fhn.org/5k. |
| JUL18 | The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m. FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms - Lower Level The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms - Lower Level No charge; registration not required. For more information, call FHN Pastoral Care at 815-599-6160. |
| JUL19 | FHN Speaker Series: Cancer Care Centered on You, 5:30 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport FHN Speaker Series: Cancer Care Centered on You, 5:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport Join FHN Cancer Center Director Risa Tyler, RN, BSN to learn about state-of-the-art cancer care available in Freeport. Find out more and Register Online. |
| JUL21 | Sports Physical Clinic - Pecatonica, Noon – 4 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center - Pecatonica, 1301 Main Street, Pecatonica
Sports Physical Clinic - Pecatonica, Noon – 4 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Pecatonica, 1301 Main Street, Pecatonica Call FHN Family Healthcare Center - Pecatonica at 815-239-1400 for an appointment. Forms (available at www.fhn.org/SportsPhysicals) must be completed and signed prior to arriving for physical. $25 fee (cash or check only) will be donated back to Pecatonica High School. These exams meet Illinois eligibility requirements for all sports and are good through the 2023-24 school year. These exams also meet Wisconsin eligibility requirements. |
| JUL22 | Walk with a Doc, 8 a.m. Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport
Walk with a Doc, 8 a.m.
Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport Free family- and pet-friendly walk and chat led by FHN providers and health professionals. Meet the group by the concession stand for this safe, fun, and FREE way to spend 45-60 minutes as you get some steps, learn about health, and meet new friends. Visit www.fhn.org/WWAD for more information and a schedule. |
| JUL24 | Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level For more information, call 815-599-7240. |
| JUL24 | Sports Physical Clinic - West Carroll, 2 – 4 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center – Savanna, 2107 Chicago Avenue, Savanna
Sports Physical Clinic - West Carroll, 2 – 4 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Savanna, 2107 Chicago Avenue, Savanna Call 815-273-3323 to schedule an appointment. Forms (available at www.fhn.org/SportsPhysicals) must be completed and signed prior to arriving for physical. $25 fee (cash or check only) will be donated back to West Carroll High School. These exams meet Illinois eligibility requirements for all sports and are good through the 2023-24 school year. These exams also meet Wisconsin eligibility requirements. |
| JUL25 | Prenatal Class (Session 1), 5 – 8 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Prenatal Class (Session 1), 5 – 8 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital 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 1 is an intro to SCHD programs, comfort measures, nutrition, alcohol/drug/tobacco use, intro to the doula program and community resources. Register for all three classes online, or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |
| JUL25 | Free Vein Screening (by appointment), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Free Vein Screening (by appointment), 10 a.m. – 3 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). |
| JUL26 | Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconness Room (lower level)
Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconness Room (lower level) 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. |
| JUL26 | Sports Physical Clinic - Freeport, 5 – 7 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport Sports Physical Clinic - Freeport, 5 – 7 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport No appointment necessary; students are asked to come during the time scheduled for their sport at https://www.fhn.org/sports-physicals.asp. Forms (available at the same link) must be completed and signed prior to arriving for physical. $25 fee (cash or check only) will be donated back to Freeport High School. These exams meet Illinois eligibility requirements for all sports and are good through the 2023-24 school year. These exams also meet Wisconsin eligibility requirements. |
| JUL27 | Free Vein Screening (by appointment), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Free Vein Screening (by appointment), 10 a.m. – 3 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). |
| AUG01 | Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, Lower Level (Globe Room or available virtually via Zoom) Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, Lower Level (Globe Room or available virtually via Zoom) Instructor: Annette Geilenfeldt Register online. |
| AUG01 | Sports Physical Clinic - Stockton, 2 – 5 p.m. FHN Jo Daviess Family Healthcare Clinic, 600 N. Rush Street, Stockton Sports Physical Clinic - Stockton, 2 – 5 p.m.
FHN Jo Daviess Family Healthcare Clinic, 600 N. Rush Street, Stockton Call 815-947-3211 to schedule an appointment. Forms (available at www.fhn.org/SportsPhysicals) must be completed and signed prior to arriving for physical. $25 fee (cash or check only) will be donated back to Stockton High School. These exams meet Illinois eligibility requirements for all sports and are good through the 2023-24 school year. These exams also meet Wisconsin eligibility requirements. |
| AUG02 | 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 Protecting Your Kidneys. Meeting facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253. |
| AUG02 | Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m. German Valley Food Pantry, 65 State Street, German Valley 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. |
| AUG03 | Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – noon Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – noon
Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| AUG08 | Prenatal Class (Session 2), 5 – 8 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Prenatal Class (Session 2), 5 – 8 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital 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 2 focuses on labor and delivery, breastfeeding and a tour of the FHN Family Birthing Center at FHN Memorial Hospital. Register for all three classes online, or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |
| AUG08 | Sports Physical Clinic - Freeport, 5 – 7 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport Sports Physical Clinic - Freeport, 5 – 7 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport No appointment necessary; students are asked to come during the time scheduled for their sport at https://www.fhn.org/sports-physicals.asp. Forms (available at the same link) must be completed and signed prior to arriving for physical. $25 fee (cash or check only) will be donated back to Freeport High School. These exams meet Illinois eligibility requirements for all sports and are good through the 2023-24 school year. These exams also meet Wisconsin eligibility requirements. |
| AUG12 | Walk with a Doc, 8 a.m. Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport
Walk with a Doc, 8 a.m.
Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport Free family- and pet-friendly walk and chat led by FHN providers and health professionals. Meet the group by the concession stand for this safe, fun, and FREE way to spend 45-60 minutes as you get some steps, learn about health, and meet new friends. Visit www.fhn.org/WWAD for more information and a schedule. |
| AUG14 | Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level For more information, call 815-599-7240. |
| AUG15 | The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m. FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms - Lower Level The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms - Lower Level No charge; registration not required. For more information, call FHN Pastoral Care at 815-599-6160. |
| AUG15 | Prenatal Class (Session 3), 5 – 8 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Prenatal Class (Session 3), 5 – 8 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital 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, or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |
| AUG16 | FHN Speaker Series: FHN Orthopaedics, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport FHN Speaker Series: FHN Orthopaedics, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport Join FHN Orthopaedic Surgeon Greg Dammann, MD for a look at the latest procedures and services offered by our Ortho team. Sorry, registration for this event is closed. |
| AUG19 | Blood Pressure Screening, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Caring Neighbors Food Pantry, 119 W. Main Street, Warren Blood Pressure Screening, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Caring Neighbors Food Pantry, 119 W. Main Street, Warren Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| AUG26 | Walk with a Doc, 8 a.m. Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport
Walk with a Doc, 8 a.m.
Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport Free family- and pet-friendly walk and chat led by FHN providers and health professionals. Meet the group by the concession stand for this safe, fun, and FREE way to spend 45-60 minutes as you get some steps, learn about health, and meet new friends. Visit www.fhn.org/WWAD for more information and a schedule. |
| AUG26 | BLS for Healthcare Professionals, 8 a.m. – noon Globe Room, Lower Level FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. 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. Registration for this even is closed. For more information you can call 815-599-6707 or email coil@fhn.org. |
| AUG28 | Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level For more information, call 815-599-7240. |
| AUG30 | Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconness Room (lower level)
Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconness Room (lower level) 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. |