March 2, 2023
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March 7
Small Steps Big Rewards5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills (Lower Level); 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport
This pre-diabetes class, a joint program of the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helps individuals at risk for Type 2 diabetes take the first step toward preventing diabetes and living a healthier, longer life. Non-fasting glucose screenings will be available to attendees from 5 -5:30 p.m. No charge; registration is required. To register or for more information, call 815-599-6253 or visit fhn.org/smallsteps.
Free Vein Screening (by appointment)
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Achy, tired legs can be a symptom of venous disease. Schedule a free screening at the FHN Vein Center to see if our experts can help. Non-cosmetic treatment options are covered by most insurance carriers, including Medicaid. For an appointment, call 815-599-VEIN (8346).
March 11
Prenatal Class9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport - Conference Dining Room
This class provides information about pregnancy, labor, delivery, cesarean sections and postpartum recovery. Register at fhn.org/ob, or call 815-599-6221 for more information.
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Congratulations to January 2023’s FHN PRIDE Champions! | |
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Shaye Yoakum (Hospice) nominated by Rebecca Rath. Shaye was nominated for being patient-centered, showing respect, dignity, and compassion, delivering excellence, and being engaged. Rebecca nominated Shaye for her support to the hospice team. Rebecca writes that Shaye was visiting a patient who was terminally ill, and the patient was having a difficult time breathing. Shaye was patient-centered and respectful during this visit. She educated the patient’s family on comfort-care symptom management and how to administer medications timely to assist the patient. She contacted the patient’s doctor and had medication doses adjusted and care orders adjusted to help the patient maintain comfort. She also spent 4 hours with the patient and patient’s family, educating them on the POLST Form, a form that tells the patient’s wishes and addresses code status of a “full code” versus “do not resuscitate.” She continued to respect the patient’s and family’s wishes and stayed close to the patient to assist with carrying out those wishes. Rebecca writes, “Shaye delivered excellence and was engaged during this visit. She kept her charge nurse updated. Much support was provided to this patient and family.” Bethany Dickman (Cardiac Cath Lab) nominated by Angela Zuberbuhler and Rebecca Chenong. Bethany was nominated for being patient-centered, showing respect, dignity, and compassion, delivering excellence, and being engaged. Angela writes that a patient was scheduled for a procedure just after a holiday weekend. The patient was called on Friday to ensure she was ready for her procedure on Tuesday. On Friday, the patient felt ill. Instead of canceling the procedure, Bethany asked the patient if she would like to wait until Monday to see how she was feeling. Despite having the day off on Monday, Bethany came into the cath lab and called the patient to see if she was feeling better for her procedure. Angela writes, “No one asked Bethany to do this, it is just one small example of all the things she does to keep everything running smoothly!” Rebecca nominated Bethany for taking on the role of being a super-user for their department data. This data is collected on every patient having an angiogram at FHN, then submitted to a database to monitor quality metrics and improve patient outcomes. Rebecca writes, “It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to make sure that all of the data is collected and submitted properly and in a timely fashion. Thanks for all you do, Bethany!” Diane Kunz (Central Supply) nominated by Michelle Kelly. Diane was nominated for showing respect, dignity, and compassion, being innovative, delivering excellence, and being engaged. Michelle nominated Diane for always providing a quick response with crash cart replacement and understanding the overall needs of every department in the hospital. Michelle also nominated Diane for her attention to detail with supply counts and expiration dates. She writes that Diane always brings forward ideas for supply chain improvement and identifies concerns in a timely manner. Michelle states, “Diane will help in any way she can and goes above and beyond, especially during times of high census. She wants all processes to work smoothly and is always in support of collaboration.” Others nominated this month include: Renee Westaby, Kristen Simpson, Teresa Hawley, Haley Auer, Rebecca Chenong, Angela Zuberbuhler, Glenna Halley Hill, Shirley Bowen, Faye Mullins, Brittany Mordini, Lucy Roloff, Amanda Paulsen, Tracy Sellers, Marilyn Wagner, Ashely Seal, Abby Sadler, Bonnie Lowry, Megan Thede, Theresa Whitmore, Sally Healy, and Heather Shank. Continue Delivering Excellence: Every Patient, Every Time! Take PRIDE in what you do at FHN! Please keep your eyes open for others demonstrating our PRIDE standards and nominate them for PRIDE Champion or our Golden Globe recognition program for leaders! Be sure to include details in your nomination to ensure their excellence is portrayed as you have witnessed it. Thank you! | |
Share Your FHN Pride! Shop Online for Gear and Gifts | |
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Working at FHN means you help people for a living! Show your pride by wearing a logoed shirt, carrying an FHN water bottle, or using logoed golf balls, and share your pride by gifting a special FHN coffee mug, shirt and more. Log in to the FHN Online Store to find a variety of clothing for men and women, ranging from business attire to workout gear to scrubs, all bearing the FHN logo. You’ll also find sports goods like workout towels and golf balls, fun drinkware and lots of other options for gifts – or for yourself! “Hard goods” like drinkware and gift items will be delivered FREE via interoffice mail within 3 business days. Apparel and headwear items will be delivered within 10 – 15 business days and shipping charges do apply. All of the FHN Online Store items are exclusive to our store – we’ve coordinated with Lori’s Gifts at FHN Memorial Hospital to make sure there’s no selection overlap. If we don’t have the item you’re looking for, let us know and we may be able to add it to our selection! Bookmark the FHN Online Store and keep checking back – we add new items often! | |
Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You! | |
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We have a lot to be proud of at FHN, from our talented, dedicated staff to the many advanced capabilities we offer our patients. We’re working hard every day to be sure we provide excellent care to our patients. Each week, look to the Focus for good news to share about FHN in the form of downloadable flyers you can print and post or hand out to patients who may be interested. Also look for links to our most recent radio interviews and past interviews to listen to and recommend to others. Don’t forget to Like us on Facebook! Please encourage patients, friends, and family to also take advantage of these FHN information resources. Thanks for your help in promoting FHN! | |
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Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health | |
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March is …
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Multiple
Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month
National
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month National
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
National Endometriosis Awareness Month
National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month Days to Note:
World Birth Defects Day March 3 National
Doctors’ Day March 30 March is Women’s History Month in the United
States and the United Kingdom. National Women’s History Month began as a
single week and as a local event. In 1978, Sonoma County, California,
sponsored a women’s history week to promote the teaching of women’s
history. The week of March 8 was selected to include “International
Women’s Day.” This day is rooted in such ideas and events as a woman’s
right to vote and a woman’s right to work, women’s and the U.N. Charter
declaration of gender equality at the end of World War II. The day is an
occasion to review how far women have come in their struggle for
equality, peace, and development. In 1981, Congress passed a resolution
making the week a national celebration, and in 1987 expanded it to a
full month. March 1 is St. David’s Day in Wales. He is
the patron saint of Wales and died on this day. People of the Baha’i’ faith begin Ala, a
19-day fast, on March 2. The nineteenth and final month in the Baha’i’
calendar is the time of a 19-day fast in preparation of their new year,
Now Ruz. The English translation of Ala (Arabic) is Loftiness. March 3 is the World Day of Prayer. Held on
the first Friday of March, the World Day of Prayer is a worldwide
movement of Christian women of many traditions who came together in 1927
to observe a common day of prayer each year. It is a movement initiated
and carried out by women in more than 170 countries and regions,
bringing together women of various races, cultures, and traditions in
closer fellowship, understanding, and action throughout the year. People of the Sikh and Hindu faiths celebrate
Holi on March 7. According to myth, a tyrannical king’s son, Pralad,
refused to worship his father as God and was condemned to death by
burning. However, the boy’s aunt, named Holika, transferred her own
immunity from fire to Pralad, and burned to death in his place. This
festival of color celebrates Spring, where people play with liquid and
powdered colors, light bonfires and blow horns to celebrate the
destruction of Holika. March 7 is Purim for people of the Jewish
faith. Purim is known as the Feast of Lots, which celebrates the
deliverance of Jews in Persia from the machinations of Haman. Jews dress
in costume and give gifts of food to each other. Buddhists and the people of Tibet celebrate the
Butter Lamp Festival on March 7. To celebrate Shakyamuni’s victory
over non-Buddhist opponents in 1409, Lord Neu Dzong, a noted patron of
Tsongkapa, illuminated numerous butter lamps. The tradition has since
then flourished. March 8 is Hola Mohalla for people of the
Sikh faith. Mock battles are fought and martial arts are displayed in
honor of Guru Gobind Singh, who took to armed struggle against tyranny. | |
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We extend our sympathy to ... Erica Meinert (Telemetry) on the death of her grandfather. Angie Meade (Finance) on the death of her father. Lori Robieson (Med/Surg/Peds) on the death of her sister-in-law. | |
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