| Classes & Events | |
| NOV01 | 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 Holiday Tips. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253. |
| NOV01 | 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. |
| NOV01 | Virtual Caregiver Support Group Virtual via Zoom
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
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. |
| NOV02 | 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. |
| NOV03 | Flu Shot Clinic, 4 – 6 p.m. Sullivan's Foods, 103 W. North Avenue, Stockton Flu Shot Clinic, 4 – 6 p.m.
Sullivan's Foods, 103 W. North Avenue, Stockton Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash 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). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine. |
| NOV03 | Flu Shot Clinic, 1 – 3 p.m. Sullivan's Foods, 201 Dodds Drive, Lena Flu Shot Clinic, 1 – 3 p.m.
Sullivan's Foods, 201 Dodds Drive, Lena Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash 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). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine. |
| NOV04 | Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR - CANCELLED, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR - CANCELLED, 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. |
| NOV04 | Flu Shot Clinic, 9 a.m. – noon Sullivan's Foods, 217 Chicago Avenue, Savanna Flu Shot Clinic, 9 a.m. – noon
Sullivan's Foods, 217 Chicago Avenue, Savanna Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash 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). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine. |
| NOV05 | Flu Shot Clinic, 10 a.m. – noon St. John's Lutheran Church, 229 S. First Street, Pearl City Flu Shot Clinic, 10 a.m. – noon
St. John's Lutheran Church, 229 S. First Street, Pearl City Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash 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). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine. |
| NOV07 | Flu Shot Clinic and Blood Pressure Screening, 9 a.m. – noon St. John's Lutheran Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena Flu Shot Clinic and Blood Pressure Screening, 9 a.m. – noon
St. John's Lutheran Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash 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). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine. |
| NOV08 | Flu Shot Clinic with Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Lake Summerset Office, 1202 Lake Summerset Road, Davis Flu Shot Clinic with Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Lake Summerset Office, 1202 Lake Summerset Road, Davis Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash 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). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine. No cost or registration is required for the blood pressure screening. |
| NOV09 | Breastfeeding Support Group, 2 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport
Breastfeeding Support Group, 2 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport Bring your baby and join other moms to share knowledge and talk about the most up-to-date breastfeeding information. Discussions will be led by lactation experts from the FHN/SCHD Breastfeeding Task Force. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce.asp for more information. |
| NOV09 | Flu Shot Clinic, 3 – 6 p.m. Sullivan's Foods, 2002 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport Flu Shot Clinic, 3 – 6 p.m.
Sullivan's Foods, 2002 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash 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). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine. |
| NOV10 | Flu Shot Clinic with Blood Pressure Screening, 9 a.m. – noon Carroll County Senior Center, 17612 Benton Street, Mount Carroll Flu Shot Clinic with Blood Pressure Screening, 9 a.m. – noon
Carroll County Senior Center, 17612 Benton Street, Mount Carroll Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash 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). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine. No cost or registration required for the blood pressure screening. |
| NOV13 | 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. |
| NOV13 | Flu Shot Clinic, 1 – 3 p.m. Sullivan's Foods, 101 E. Illinois Route 64, Mount Morris Flu Shot Clinic, 1 – 3 p.m.
Sullivan's Foods, 101 E. Illinois Route 64, Mount Morris Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash 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). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine. |
| NOV14 | Prenatal Class (Session 1), 5 – 8 p.m. Prenatal Class (Session 1), 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 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 at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |
| NOV14 | 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 aqui. |
| NOV15 | Virtual Caregiver Support Group Virtual via Zoom
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
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. |
| NOV15 | FHN Diabetes Wellness Day, 3 – 6 p.m. Freeport Public Library Conference Room, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport FHN Diabetes Wellness Day, 3 – 6 p.m.
Freeport Public Library Conference Room, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport FREE screenings (blood glucose, blood pressure, BMI; hearing; foot screens and nail care information) and information on managing your health and well-being. Learn more about managing diabetes, healthy cooking, exercise, and more – and sign up for giveaways including fresh produce, samples, and door prizes! |
| NOV15 | FHN Diabetes Wellness Day, 3 – 6 p.m. Freeport Public Library - Conference Room, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport FHN Diabetes Wellness Day, 3 – 6 p.m.
Freeport Public Library - Conference Room, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport Join us for free health screenings and learn how to manage diabetes from FHN team members including Audiology, Podiatry, Diabetes Specialists, Center for Wound Healing at FHN, Cardiology, Family Counseling Center, Food & Nutrition, and Physical Therapy. You can also speak with Brown’s Shoe Fit Co about correct fitting shoes and socks. Free & open to the public. |
| NOV17 | FHN Ha Ha Holiday Gala, 7 – 10 p.m. Wagner House, Freeport
FHN Ha Ha Holiday Gala, 7 – 10 p.m.
Wagner House, Freeport Get ready to laugh the night away! Just by attending, you will help provide comfort and joy to FHN's patients and their families. This year's Gala will benefit the FHN Foundation’s ongoing campaign to upgrade hospital rooms with new beds, mattresses, and furniture, providing a more comfortable environment in which to heal and recover. Tickets are $75/person - here and select Hospital Fund. |
| NOV18 | 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. |
| NOV19 | Community Holiday Tree Lighting and Candlelight Walk, 5 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital (Stephenson Street side) Community Holiday Tree Lighting and Candlelight Walk, 5 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital (Stephenson Street side) Enjoy the community holiday tree lighting and listen to the Highland Youth Choir as we “flip the switch” to light up Freeport’s holiday tree. Canned food drive begins at 3 p.m., tree lighting is at 5 p.m. followed by a short candlelight walk to the Healing Garden at the Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center at FHN Memorial Hospital for a special light display and choir song. Holiday caroling • Santa • Refreshments No charge |
| NOV21 | Congestive Heart Failure Support Group, 1 – 2 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital - Lower Level Private Dining Room, Freeport
Congestive Heart Failure Support Group, 1 – 2 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital - Lower Level Private Dining Room, Freeport This support group is for anyone in the general public who has CHF. Our group meets the third Tuesday of every month. Participation is free, and no referral is needed. No advance registration is required. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Cardiopulmonary Educators, Carly and Krista. For more information, view the schedule or call 815-599-6388. |
| NOV21 | Prenatal Class (Session 2), 5 – 8 p.m. Prenatal Class (Session 2), 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 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 at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information. |
| NOV21 | Flu Shot Clinic, 9 a.m. – noon Fitness Lifestyles, 641 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Flu Shot Clinic, 9 a.m. – noon
Fitness Lifestyles, 641 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash 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). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine. |
| NOV21 | 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. |
| NOV27 | 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. |
| NOV27 | Frosty Family Fun: FHN Community Festival of Trees Kickoff, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Frosty Family Fun: FHN Community Festival of Trees Kickoff, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Enjoy an evening of holiday fun for the whole family. Sing Christmas carols, make “Holiday Slime,” play “Holiday Bingo,” enjoy making a holiday treat, and grownups that bring kids to the event can enter to win a $100 gift card. No charge |
| NOV27 | Community Festival of Trees Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Community Festival of Trees
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Enjoy holiday trees decorated by local service organizations, clubs, and church groups competing for prizes. Trees will be on display Monday, November 27 - Tuesday, December 27. Vote for your favorite holiday tree by December 10. Hosted by FHN and the Freeport Public Library No charge |
| NOV27 | Frosty Family Fun: FHN Community Festival of Trees Kickoff, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport
Frosty Family Fun: FHN Community Festival of Trees Kickoff, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport Enjoy an evening of holiday fun for the whole family! Sing Christmas carols, create "holiday slime", make a healthy holiday treat to take home - plus a reindeer treat, and play "Holiday Bingo." Grownups that bring kids to the event can enter to win a $100 gift card. |
| 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 via Zoom
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. |