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Join us for FHN's Festival of Trees events as we celebrate the season – there's something for everyone!
Thank you for partnering with the FHN Foundation to deliver healthcare excellence for our communities!
If you have Medicare Part B, you can schedule a Wellness Visit every 12 months to develop or update a personalized prevention plan.
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| Classes & Events | |
| DEC05 | Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m. FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, Lower Level (Globe Room or available virtually via Zoom) Instructor: Annette Geilenfeldt Register online. |
| DEC06 | 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 Staying Active in the Winter Months. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253. |
| DEC06 | 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. |
| DEC07 | Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – noon Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. – noon
Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| DEC07 | Holiday Storytelling, 6:30 p.m. Holiday Storytelling, 6:30 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street Listen to a holiday story or two by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa's visiting area. Hosted by FHN and the Freeport Public Library No charge |
| DEC09 | Heartsaver: First Aid, CPR & AED, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 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. 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. |
| DEC11 | Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level For more information, call 815-599-7240. |
| DEC11 | Holiday Classic Movie Holiday Classic Movie
Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Avenue Enjoy this 1958 holiday classic - Bell, Book, and Candle - featuring James Stewart, Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, and more. Ed Finch and Alan Wenzel will lead a discussion and trivia before and after the movie. There will be 2 showings: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. hosted by FHN and Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre. Admission is an item or donation to local food pantries. Limited seating available; no advance ticket sales. |
| DEC13 | Virtual Caregiver Support Group 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. |
| DEC14 | Breastfeeding Support Group, 2 p.m. 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. |
