Miles-Minutes

2025 FHN Miles & Minutes

Sign up for some healthy competition and help area schools win prize money!

Summer Healthcare Camp

Summer Healthcare Camp

Are you a high school student thinking about a healthcare career? Get a firsthand look into the world of healthcare with our 5-day camp!

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Help FHN Serve You Better

Please take a few minutes to help us identify the healthcare needs of the community.

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2025-26 School Physicals

If your child will be starting Kindergarten, 6th, or 9th Grade in the Fall, they will need a school physical upon registration.

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School Sports Physicals

FHN sports physical clinics are being scheduled. Find out when your school is offering physicals.

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Right Care. Right Time. Right Place.

Knowing where to seek care ensures you get the right treatment when it matters most.

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Medical Record Requests

Complete a request from your smartphone, tablet, or computer – anytime from anywhere!

Saturday, July 19

Healthy Heart Hustle 5K

Give your heart a run and raise money to support the FHN Cardiopulmonary Department.

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Friday, August 22

Community Baby Shower

New & expecting parents are invited to a fun, informative event with lots of giveaways!
Want to donate? Visit our online registry.

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Support Groups

Do you provide care to a family member or friend? Have you suffered a loss? Do you live with cancer, congestive heart failure, or diabetes? Join one of our support groups!

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Training and Education

FHN offers classes throughout the year for Diabetes Education, CPR certification, Safe Sitter, Prenatal, and Breastfeeding courses.

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In Their Own Words

Classes & Events
JUL08 Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Blood Pressure Screening, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Liberty Estates, 2170 Navajo Dr, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
JUL09 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.
JUL09 Sports Physical Clinic - Warren, 9 – 11 a.m.
Sports Physical Clinic - Warren, 9 – 11 a.m.
Warren CUSD - 311 South Water Street, Warren

Please call FHN Family Healthcare Center – Jo Daviess to schedule an appointment at 815-947-3211. Forms must be printed, completed, and signed prior to arriving for physical. $25 fee (cash or check only) will be donated back to the school. These exams meet Illinois eligibility requirements for all sports and are good through the 2025-26 school year. These exams also meet Wisconsin eligibility requirements.
JUL10 Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
JUL10 Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m.
Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group, 4 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street

Bring your baby and join area moms to share knowledge, build a support system, and gain up-to-date infant support information. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce for more information.
JUL10 Parkinson's Support Group, 4 – 5 p.m.
Parkinson's Support Group, 4 – 5 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room - Lower Level

The FHN Parkinson’s Support Group meets monthly to provide a vital space for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease to connect, share experiences, and find comfort in community. We offer a mix of emotional support, practical advice, and education about the disease. We also share tips on coping strategies, medications, and therapies, fostering a collaborative environment. If you have any questions, please call Jackie Roach, RN, FHN Community Services Coordinator at 815-599-7437.
JUL12 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. Registration is required – visit fhn.org/safesitter. The full-day course is $50, which includes the Safe Sitter Essentials Student Handbook, 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.
JUL14 Living Through Grief, 6 p.m.
Living Through Grief, 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

The Living Through Grief Support Group offers a confidential place for those grieving a loss within the last 2 years to talk about your thoughts and feelings. We utilize videos, books, speakers, and discussions to help participants learn about the grief process, share stories of loss, and regain hope. To register or more information, contact FHN Hospice, at 815-599-7240 or visit fhn.org/grief.
JUL15 Blood Pressure Screening, 3 – 5 p.m.
Blood Pressure Screening, 3 – 5 p.m.
Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
JUL15 Prenatal Class (Session 1), 5 – 7 p.m.
Prenatal Class (Session 1), 5 – 7 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport - Conference Dining Room

The FHN/Stephenson County Health Department series of 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.

In session 1, FHN OB Department staff will discuss labor and delivery, newborn care, and provide a tour of the OB Unit. Register for all sessions online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information.