Each year, the FHN Foundation Board of Trustees determines the best use of our prior-year endowment income. This year, the board decided to use the funds to buy FHN's orthopaedic surgeons a hightech surgical table to facilitate anterior hip replacement surgery.
The Affordable Care Act's Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for 2019 begins November 1, 2018 and ends on December 15, 2018.
Enjoy the FHN Community Festival of Trees from December 3 – 29 at the Freeport Public Library. This popular free event brings non-profit organizations together to decorate trees and compete for cash prizes. You can vote for your favorite in the People's Choice competition through Saturday, Dec. 15.
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| DEC14 | Blood Pressure and Glucose Screening, 9 a.m. – noon
Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, rear entrance, lower level, Freeport
Blood Pressure and Glucose Screening, 9 a.m. – noon
Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, rear entrance, lower level, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. Please do not eat or drink anything other than water for 8 hours prior to the glucose screening. |
| DEC15 | FHN Community Festival of Trees - last day for People's Choice voting!,
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport
FHN Community Festival of Trees - last day for People's Choice voting!,
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport Enjoy holiday trees decorated by local service organizations, clubs and church groups competing for prizes. Trees will be on display through December 29. Hosted by FHN and the Freeport Public Library. |
| DEC15 | Santa Visit - Freeport Public Library, 1 – 3 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street
Santa Visit - Freeport Public Library, 1 – 3 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street No charge; visit with Santa and receive a holiday gift from FHN. |
| DEC15 | Blood Pressure Screening - Freeport, 10 a.m. – noon
Mt. Calvary Food Pantry, 420 Challenge Street, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening - Freeport, 10 a.m. – noon
Mt. Calvary Food Pantry, 420 Challenge Street, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| DEC15 | Bocker Blood Drive and Blood Pressure Screening, 9 a.m. – noon
Bocker Auto Group, 801 E. South Street, Freeport
Bocker Blood Drive and Blood Pressure Screening, 9 a.m. – noon
Bocker Auto Group, 801 E. South Street, Freeport FHN is proud to offer free blood pressure screening as part of the Bocker Blood Drive. |
| DEC16 | Freeport Community Luminaria Night, 5 p.m.
Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard, Freeport
Freeport Community Luminaria Night, 5 p.m.
Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard, Freeport About 5 pm or Dusk Enjoy the beauty as residents in the neighborhood near FHN Memorial Hospital decorate their sidewalks with luminaria to celebrate the season. |
| DEC18 | Santa Visit - Freeport Public Library, 5 – 7 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street
Santa Visit - Freeport Public Library, 5 – 7 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street No charge; visit with Santa and receive a holiday gift from FHN. |
| DEC18 | Blood Pressure Screening - Freeport, 4 – 6 p.m.
Joseph's Pantry – Faith Center, 203 W. Pleasant, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening - Freeport, 4 – 6 p.m.
Joseph's Pantry – Faith Center, 203 W. Pleasant, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| DEC18 | The First Steps Grief Support Group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport
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 Spiritual Care Coordinator Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160. |
