Mercyhealth Freeport Region

Mercyhealth Freeport Region FHN is now part of Mercyhealth, proudly serving Stephenson County residents. An average of 1,500 people visit FHN each day for their healthcare needs.

From primary care services to specialty care, we provide expert, convenient care to communities throughout northwestern Illinois. FHN is the only healthcare provider in our service area that offers affiliations with all three major hospitals in Rockford, Illinois, as well as with the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin. We see each patient interaction as a serious re

sponsibility that requires clinical expertise, access to the latest in medical technology and a level of trust and commitment that is earned by our people, our products and our processes. The FHN healthcare system encompasses:

FHN Memorial Hospital, located in Freeport, Illinois
• Over 100 medical and allied health staff
• Over 39 specialties
11 regional locations in six counties
4 Family Healthcare locations in Freeport
3 Specialty Care locations in Freeport
FHN Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center
FHN Family Counseling Center
Occupational health services
Hospice
Northern Illinois Health Plan – serving more than 17,000 individual members

05/22/2026

A breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re balancing work, family, and everyday life.

Rebecca Uhlmann, breast surgeon oncologist, wants every patient to know: you don’t have to navigate this alone. Compassionate, expert breast cancer care is available close to home in Rockford and Janesville.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mriZAX

Fast response. Advanced care. Lifesaving expertise. 🚑⚕️This , we’re proud to recognize MD-1 and the dedicated team memb...
05/19/2026

Fast response. Advanced care. Lifesaving expertise. 🚑⚕️

This , we’re proud to recognize MD-1 and the dedicated team members who bring critical care directly to the scene when patients need it most. From complex emergencies to high-acuity trauma situations, MD-1 plays a vital role in delivering rapid intervention, advanced medical support, and compassionate care across our communities.

Thank you to the incredible professionals behind MD-1 for your commitment, teamwork, and unwavering dedication to saving lives every day. 💙

This EMS Week, we celebrate the incredible EMS professionals who answer the call at every hour, in every condition, for ...
05/18/2026

This EMS Week, we celebrate the incredible EMS professionals who answer the call at every hour, in every condition, for every patient. From lifesaving emergency care to compassionate support during life’s most critical moments, our EMS teams are the calm in the chaos.

Thank you for your dedication, resilience, quick thinking, and unwavering commitment to caring for our communities every single day.

Join us in recognizing the heroes behind the sirens during ! 👏

The sweetest addition joined this family earlier this month! Congratulations to the proud parents and your families on w...
05/18/2026

The sweetest addition joined this family earlier this month! Congratulations to the proud parents and your families on welcoming baby Bryce to the world. 💙

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. Where you deliver matters.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4u9Rj8e

The HPV vaccine has been protecting kids from cancer for decades. It's well-researched, widely used, and recommended by ...
05/18/2026

The HPV vaccine has been protecting kids from cancer for decades. It's well-researched, widely used, and recommended by pediatricians.

The HPV vaccine is typically given to boys and girls at ages 11–12, but can be started as early as age 9. Contact your child’s pediatrician to see if it’s time for the HPV vaccine.

When severe weather moved through the area a few weeks ago, a school bus stopped at Mercyhealth Hospital–Freeport seekin...
05/15/2026

When severe weather moved through the area a few weeks ago, a school bus stopped at Mercyhealth Hospital–Freeport seeking shelter during a tornado warning.

Our team was proud to open our doors and provide a safe place for the students and driver until the storm passed. ❤️

Moments like these remind us that caring for our community goes beyond health care, we’re neighbors helping neighbors when it matters most.

05/14/2026

May is National , a critical reminder that recognizing the signs of a stroke and acting quickly can save a life.

A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, depriving brain cells of oxygen. Every minute matters. Rapid treatment can significantly reduce long-term disability and improve outcomes.

This month, take time to educate yourself, check in on loved ones and prioritize your health. Awareness isn’t just knowledge, it’s action that could save a life. 💙

05/12/2026

One of the strengths of Freeport is in its ability to collaborate through challenges for the best outcome. When the health and safety of our residents is on the line, the partnership between the private and public sectors is critical.

The City of Freeport IL - City Hall experienced a large water main break on April 6 that caused citywide disruption. While restaurants and other services closed or used bottled water, Mercyhealth Freeport Region clinics couldn't turn away patients or deny critical care to those in their hospital. The City of Freeport went above and beyond to ensure Mercyhealth staff had what they needed to continue to provide care.

"We are grateful for the work that the city and public works department has done to support us during a challenging time, their communication, engagement and follow through is what makes this such a great place to work," said Mercyhealth Chief Operating Officer Kara Sankey.

Freeport and Stephenson County benefit when our businesses and government partners are consistently and effortlessly in sync.

Mother’s Day got a lot sweeter for this little one’s family! 💕 Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your birth stor...
05/12/2026

Mother’s Day got a lot sweeter for this little one’s family! 💕 Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your birth story. We hope everyone had a lovely Mother’s Day! 🌸🌷

Where you deliver matters. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4u9Rj8e

The Nurses Expo 2026, presented by Stateline Nurses Network, was recently held at the BMO Center in Rockford. The expo i...
05/11/2026

The Nurses Expo 2026, presented by Stateline Nurses Network, was recently held at the BMO Center in Rockford. The expo is designed for nurses to share information and foster the development of professional relationships.

Dr. Nika Winiarski, clinical psychologist at Mercyheatlh Behavioral Health Clinic–Crystal Lake, presented a breakout session on “Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Tools for Compassionate Nursing Care,” and Dr. Aaron Taylor, emergency medicine at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center–Janesville and Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center Emergency North, presented a breakout session on “Sepsis/SIRS.”
Several Mercyhealth nurses also received awards.

05/11/2026

In honor of Nurses Week, we are celebrating the incredible nurses who make a difference every single day across Mercyhealth 💙

From meaningful patient moments to lifelong connections, our nurses share what makes their work so special.

Thank you to all of our nurses for your compassion, dedication, and commitment to making lives better.

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1045 W. Stephenson Street
Freeport, IL
61032

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+18155996000

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