May 18, 2023
Next Week's Calendar
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May 18
Blood Pressure Screening11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois Street, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
May 20
Blood Pressure Screening8:30 – 11 a.m.
Caring Neighbors Food Pantry, 119 W. Main Street, Warren
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
May 22
Living Through Grief 6 - 7:30 p.m.FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level
For more information, call 815-599-7240.
May 23
Blood Pressure Screening 1 – 4 p.m.FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
May 26
Blood Pressure Screening 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Lower Level, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
May 27
Walk with a Doc 8 a.m.Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport
Free family- and pet-friendly walk and chat led by FHN providers and health professionals. Meet the group by the concession stand for this safe, fun, and FREE way to spend 45-60 minutes as you get some steps, learn about health, and meet new friends. Visit www.fhn.org/wwad for more information and a schedule.
May 31
Caregiver Support Group 2 - 3:30 p.m.FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room (lower level), 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
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. RSVP is requested but not required - contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information or to RSVP.
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Coming up in this week's issue of The Focus you'll find: Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Freeport Memorial School of Nursing Alumni Scholarships Available FHN Employee Discounts Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You! Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health Classified Ads |
Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Positions Available |
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Do you know a patient who would be enthusiastic about supporting and improving care at FHN? Who is able to maintain an open and caring mind, sharing both positive and negative experiences in a constructive way? Encourage them to join our Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) and help FHN improve on our commitment to provide a safe, compassionate, and innovative healthcare for our community. PFAC is a team of 10 diverse community members that work in partnership with FHN leaders to provide feedback on how FHN patients understand and navigate healthcare in the modern age. In learning from the patient and/or family perspective, we will continue in our focus to improve the patient experience, increase safety, and enhance the quality of care throughout the organization. PFAC applications may be submitted at www.fhn.org/PFAC. Need more information? Email [email protected] and a PFAC representative will contact you within 48 business hours. |
Freeport Memorial School of Nursing Alumni Scholarships Available |
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The Freeport Memorial School of Nursing Alumni organization is offering scholarships to help nurses and nursing students further their education. “The idea was proposed at our annual banquet in 1990 by Phyllis Almberg,” said FHN Community Services Coordinator Jackie Roach, RN. “Three volunteers investigated the idea and in 1991 we voted to establish a scholarship program. We were proud to begin the program by awarding three scholarships in 1993,” Roach said. “Since then, we’ve awarded 83 scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 each.” The scholarships are available to help cover the cost of pursuing a career in nursing for those just starting out or for nurses pursuing advanced nursing education. Applications are available through area high school guidance counselors, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, at SSM Health Monroe Hospital and at the Highland Community College Foundation office. The organization’s selection committee determines scholarship recipients based on educational and vocational goals, extracurricular and community activities including organizational, civic, or volunteer work and honors, awards or recognition applicants have received. Applicants must be accepted in a nursing program or pursuing advanced nursing education. The deadline for applications is June 1. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the 2023 annual banquet June 10. Scholarship funds are sent to the recipients’ school in their name. For information on the scholarships or to request an application, contact Marilyn Thoren at 815-789-4707. The scholarships are funded by donations, gifts, and memorials. Those interested in contributing, please contact Cheryl Schofield at 815-541-9657. |
FHN Employee Discounts |
Vizient Employee DiscountsTo register for a free account with Abenity, enter “FHN” in the organization name field, and you’ll be directed to the Abenity dashboard. Navigate to the employee discount/perk that you’re looking for using the website’s menu system or search bar. You can also download the free, convenient Abenity app via the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Then follow the steps provided to access the discount. • At the bottom of the main Abenity dashboard page, there are ways to look up categories of products, how-to videos, etc.
Clicking on “New” or “Popular” will give you the list of products that people often ask about (rental cars, electronics, etc.) Example: Cellphone Discounts Verizon Wireless AT&T Wireless US CellularFHN employees are eligible for a Partner Employee Discount (PED) through US Cellular. (This offer is not through Vizient or Abenity). The discount is up to 15% off on qualified plans. See a US Cellular associate for more details. If requested, please provide the US Cellular representative with this PED code: PED4551. You will also be asked to verify your employment with FHN, which you can do by showing a paycheck stub or an employee name badge, and show a valid driver’s license or state ID. Brown's Shoe FitFHN employees are eligible for a 15 percent discount on shoes from Brown's Shoe Fit in Freeport when you present your employee name badge. Payroll deduction is also available. Sherwin WilliamsFHN employees are eligible for a 15 percent discount on household paints and stains, as well as brushes and rollers. Family YMCA of Northwest IllinoisFHN employees get 15 percent off all membership categories with no joiner fee or contract required, a free 7-week group swim session for employee's child, one free personal training consultation and health and wellness orientation, plus free land and water fitness classes. Free childcare available to all YMCA members while working out or swimming. Butitta Brothers Automotive (Freeport)FHN employees are eligible for a 10 percent discount on any service over $100, and will do scheduled pickup/delivery of staff vehicles while at work. Advantage MarketplaceFHN team members have access to thousands of other discounts on the FHN Staff Advantage Marketplace. |
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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May is … Weeks to Note: Days to Note:
Indigenous peoples across North America celebrate the April – May Iroquois Strawberry Season in April and May. It is a time of thanksgiving and performing the Great Feather Dance. Canada celebrates Asian Heritage Month in May. The Senate of Canada passed a motion in December 2001 designating May as Asian Heritage Month. Canadians take part in festivities commemorating the legacy of Asian Canadians and their many contributions which have helped Canada become the multicultural and diverse nation it is today. The United States also celebrates May as Asian Heritage Month. Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have strengthened the U.S. as a nation. Many ethnic groups worked tirelessly to build a national railroad, paving the way for western expansion. The first Asian/Pacific Heritage Week was celebrated in 1979, in response to little recognition of this population during the 1976 bicentennial. By 1990, the celebration was one month long and then made official in 1992. May is National Older Peoples Month in the United States. It was established by presidential proclamation in 1963. The entire nation is encouraged to pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. It is celebrated across the country through ceremonies and events. Both Canada and the United States celebrate Jewish Heritage Month in May. The event provides an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the incredible contributions that Jewish people have made to the country and in communities across North America. May is the time of the May Hopi Kachina Dances for Indigenous people across North America. During late spring and early summer, long lines of Kachina Dancers representing many spirit-powers perform dances in Hopi pueblos. Today (May 18), Christians commemorate the ascension of Jesus into heaven with Ascension.
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