August 3, 2023
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August 3
Blood Pressure Screening10 a.m. – noon
Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
August 8
Sports Physical Clinic5 – 7 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport
No appointment necessary; students are asked to come during the time scheduled for their sport at https://www.fhn.org/sports-physicals.asp. Forms (available at the same link) must be completed and signed prior to arriving for physical. $25 fee (cash or check only) will be donated back to Freeport High School. These exams meet Illinois eligibility requirements for all sports and are good through the 2023-24 school year. These exams also meet Wisconsin eligibility requirements.
Prenatal Class (Session 2)
5 – 8 p.m.
The FHN/Stephenson County Health Department series of 3 prenatal classes is offered to all regardless of their number of weeks gestation, however, they do correlate a bit with how a pregnancy progresses. Mothers-to-be and spouses/support persons are encouraged to attend these free sessions together. Session 2 focuses on labor and delivery, breastfeeding and a tour of the FHN Family Birthing Center at FHN Memorial Hospital. Register for all three classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information.
August 12
Walk with a Doc8 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.
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Coming up in this week's issue of The Focus you'll find: Value Support Team Holding ‘For Pets’ Sake’ Donation Drive Learn About FHN’s Orthopaedics Team at Free Event Congratulations to June 2023’s FHN PRIDE Champions! Share Your FHN Pride! Shop Online for Gear and Gifts Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You! Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health Classified Ads |
Value Support Team Holding ‘For Pets’ Sake’ Donation Drive |
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The FHN Value Support Team is sponsoring a special donation drive to help Stephenson County animal shelters this summer!
Your monetary donation will help the team purchase dog and cat food, treats, litter, and cleaning supplies in bulk for delivery to the shelters, where these items are badly needed. Donate any time Monday, August 7 through Thursday, August 31 online at www.fhn.org/donate. (Please click the “Donate” button, and select Value Support Team – Stephenson County Animal Shelter from the “My donation is for” dropdown menu. |
Learn About FHN’s Orthopaedics Team at Free Event |
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FHN Orthopaedic Surgeon Greg Dammann, MD will speak at a free FHN Speaker Series event scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 16 in Freeport.
Dammann, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, will talk about the latest technology available at FHN and how it helps his patients get back to the activities they enjoy. The FHN Orthopaedics team – and this free event – is located at the FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive in Freeport. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. For more information and to register, visit www.fhn.org/speakerseries. |
Congratulations to June 2023’s FHN PRIDE Champions! |
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Evan Spangler (Nuclear Medicine) nominated by Janine Tessendorf. Evan was nominated for being patient centered, showing respect, dignity, and compassion, being innovative, delivering excellence, and being engaged. Janine writes that during nuclear stress testing there is a CT scan portion of the test and oftentimes, patients are surprised by the nature of the CT portion and are nervous if they are claustrophobic. Because of this, many do not want to complete the scan. Explaining the scan can often make the patients more uncomfortable and cause a delay in the scanning process. Evan wanted patients to have the opportunity to be aware of what to expect before he escorted them to the imaging area so there are never any surprises. He took photos of the scanner and printed them to provide the nurses with photos to share with the patients who express concern with being claustrophobic. The pictures allow the patient to visualize the situation and they can decide if they can complete the scan without having to walk to the CT area. Janine writes, “Evan’s idea shows his concern for the patient and the patient’s feelings. Evan is helpful in such ways, wanting his patients to have the best experience with the least amount of surprises and in a most efficient manner.” Melissa Larson & Robin Ortman (OB Department) nominated by Danielle Wittig. Melissa and Robin were both nominated for being patient centered, showing respect, dignity, and compassion, being innovative, delivering excellence, and being engaged. A patient tragically lost her husband during her pregnancy. Melissa was able to find out the patient’s wishes prior to presenting to deliver her baby and shared them with the OB Team so everyone was able to treat her as she requested to make her as comfortable as possible. Melissa and Robin were both working the day of the patient’s delivery. After the delivery, the OB Team usually gathers thumb prints of the baby’s mother and father and adds them to a keepsake with the baby’s footprints. Melissa and Robin, with the help of a family member, were able to obtain the father’s thumbprint from a necklace the family member had. Danielle writes, “This meant a lot to the patient and without these women thinking outside the box, this would not have been possible for the patient to have this irreplaceable memory.” Others nominated this month include: Pamela Johnson, Michael Lower, Julene Siegmeier, Haley Auer, Ashley Seal, Tammy Kubatzke, Abby Sadler, Isabella Mercier, Lucy Roloff, Melissa Steien, Kristen Simpsion, Barbara Lloyd, Laurie Williams, and Albert Sledge 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.
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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August is … Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month Gastroparesis Awareness Month National Breastfeeding Month National Immunization Awareness Month Psoriasis Action Month Weeks to Note: World Breastfeeding Week – August 1-7 National Health Center Week – August 6-12 North American Indigenous people celebrate the July – August Sun Dance Ritual in June. For many tribes of the Plains Indians, the Sun Dance was a major communal religious ceremony. Generally held in early summer, the four-day dance ceremony involves sacrifice and supplication to ensure harmony between all living beings. Some Indigenous Oklahoma tribes perform the July-August Green Corn Ceremony this month as a time of renewal. The ceremony involves participation in sweatlodge ceremonies, dances, offerings, and feasting. Northern Cree, Ojibwa, and Algonkians tribes celebrate the last full moon of August with the August Native Wild Rice Harvest. The August Hopi Snake Dance requires two weeks of ritual preparation. Snakes are gathered and watched over by children. The dancers take an emetic and dance with the snakes in their mouths, with an Antelope priest in attendance. After the dance, the snakes are released to carry their prayers. Japan, the United States, and Canada observe Hiroshima Day on August 6. This solemn day commemorates the day that the U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb in Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945. People from different backgrounds unite on this day to declare their commitment to never letting another nuclear bomb be used against humans again. August 8 – 17 is Fravardeghan for people of the Zoroastrian faith. It lasts for 10 days in preparation for Now Ruz for those who follow the Shenshai calendar. Ancestors are memorialized during this time. |
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