A spike in the number of cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) over the past year has been in the headlines, and it is indeed very scary news.
Join podiatrists Dr. Roland Tolliver and Dr. Richard Bell in a discussion about what you can do to keep your tootsies in top condition and prevent slips and falls this winter, as well as when to seek professional help if something seems awry or if you take a tumble anyway.
This event was postponed from wednesday the 23rd due to inclement weather.
If you want to be prepared in the event of an emergency, this course is for you. By taking this course, you will learn the critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until medical services arrive. This is hands-on program is based on the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.
| Classes & Events | |
| JAN24 | Blood Pressure Screening - Freeport, 9 a.m. – noon
Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening - Freeport, 9 a.m. – noon
Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| JAN24 | Memory Cafe, 1 – 3 p.m.
Senior Resource Center, 216 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Memory Cafe, 1 – 3 p.m.
Senior Resource Center, 216 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport No cost or registration required; open to the public. |
| JAN25 | Talk, 1 – 2 p.m.
Prairie View Assisted Living, 500 E. McNair Road, Winnebago
Talk, 1 – 2 p.m.
Prairie View Assisted Living, 500 E. McNair Road, Winnebago This talk on a healthcare-related subject is open to the public; no cost or registration is required. |
| JAN26 | Blood Pressure Screening - Freeport, 10 a.m. – noon
Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ, 420 Challenge Street, Freeport
Blood Pressure Screening - Freeport, 10 a.m. – noon
Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ, 420 Challenge Street, Freeport Open to the public; no cost or registration required. |
| JAN28 | Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport
Living Through Grief, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Dining Rooms – Lower Level For more information, call 815-599-7240. |
| JAN30 | FHN Speaker Series: Stay on Sound Footing!, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport
FHN Speaker Series: Stay on Sound Footing!, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport FHN podiatrists Roland Tolliver, DPM, and Richard Bell, DPM, will talk about how you can keep your feet healthy and prevent slips and falls this winter. Registration requested; register online at www.fhn.org/footing or by calling toll-free 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) ext. 901. Free of charge and open to the public. |
| FEB05 | Adult Diabetes Support Group, 1 – 2 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport
Adult Diabetes Support Group, 1 – 2 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room – Lower Level No charge; registration not required. For more information, call 815-599-6253. |
| FEB05 | Breastfeeding Class, 7 – 9 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 West Stephenson Street, Freeport
Breastfeeding Class, 7 – 9 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street – Conference Dining Room Instructor is Annette Gielenfeldt. Registration is required; for more information or to register, call 815-599-6221. |
| FEB08 | Blood Pressure, Glucose, and Foot Health Screening, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, rear entrance, lower level, Freeport
Blood Pressure, Glucose, and Foot Health Screening, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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. |
