Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Vaccinations in Northwest Illinois. Updated vaccination information will be shared here in the coming weeks.
FHN is accepting applications and holding virtual interviews for Certified Nursing Assistants, Certified Medical Assistants, experienced Registered Nurses, and Behavioral Health Technicians through January 28.
Due to recent surging of COVID-19 cases in Northwest Illinois, FHN has issued stricter visitor policies for all FHN locations, including FHN Memorial Hospital, to help slow the spread of this highly contagious disease.
As we've all seen even more clearly recently, your health is so important - so don't put off visiting your FHN provider or scheduling appointments! Our offices and hospital are open, and we're as ready as ever to care for you and your family.
FHN and the Northern Illinois Food Pantry are helping get a healthy “dose” of good food to those who need it. This free program will distribute healthy produce, milk, eggs, and frozen and canned meats to qualified participants on a regular basis.
In accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines, FHN is postponing or cancelling all larger nonessential events until further notice.
| Classes & Events | |
| JAN27 | Mobile Rx Pantry Program Pickup, 11:30 a.m. Mobile Rx Pantry Program Pickup, 11:30 a.m.
Freeport Fire Station #1, 904 S. Park Blvd, 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. |
| FEB02 | Breastfeeding Class, 7 – 9 p.m. Breastfeeding Class, 7 – 9 p.m.
Instructor is Annette Gielenfeldt. Register online, or for more information, call 815-599-6221. |
| FEB06 | 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. Open only to healthcare professionals; registration is required. Instructor is Shelby Logemann. For more information you can call 815-599-6707 or email coil@fhn.org. |
| FEB09 | Prenatal class, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Prenatal class, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
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. |
| FEB10 | Mobile Rx Pantry Program Pickup, 11:30 a.m. Mobile Rx Pantry Program Pickup, 11:30 a.m.
Freeport Fire Station #1, 904 S. Park Blvd, 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. |
| FEB16 | Virtual Family Bingo Night, 6:30 p.m. Virtual Family Bingo Night, 6:30 p.m.
Join us via Zoom for a night of family fun with virtual Bingo! |
| FEB16 | Prenatal class, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Prenatal class, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
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. |
| FEB20 | 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. |
| FEB24 | Mobile Rx Pantry Program Pickup, 11:30 a.m. Mobile Rx Pantry Program Pickup, 11:30 a.m.
Freeport Fire Station #1, 904 S. Park Blvd, 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. |
| FEB27 | 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 Deacon 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 Shelby Logemann. |
