August 10, 2023
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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.
August 14
Living Through Grief6 - 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level
For more information, call 815-599-7240.
August 15
The First Steps Grief Support Group10 - 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital cafeteria meeting rooms - Lower Level
No charge; registration not required. For more information, call FHN Pastoral Care at 815-599-6160.
Prenatal Class (Session 3)
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 3 focuses on newborn and postpartum care, car seats, STDs, birth control, and community resources. Register for all three classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information.
August 16
Speaker Series: Orthopaedic Update 20235:30 – 6:30 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport Join FHN Orthopaedic Surgeon Greg Dammann, MD for a look at the latest procedures and services offered by our Ortho team. For more information on this FREE program and to register, visit www.fhn.org/
speakerseries or call 1-877-600-0346, ext. 901.
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Coming up in this week's issue of The Focus you'll find: FHN Holding Live and Virtual Hiring Event August 24 Learn About FHN’s Orthopaedics Team at Free Event Value Support Team Holding ‘For Pets’ Sake’ Donation Drive FHN Offering Healthcare Career Scholarships Rx Renewal Available on MyFHN Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You! Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health Classified Ads |
FHN Holding Live and Virtual Hiring Event August 24 |
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FHN is looking to add talented and qualified nurses, medical assistants, nursing assistants, imaging technologists, and clinical therapists to the FHN team with an upcoming Hiring Event.
On-the spot interviews, tours of select departments, and real-time offers will be available at the event, set for 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday, August 24 at FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street in Freeport. FHN offers first-day benefits which includes an extensive benefit package, tuition assistance, flexible time off and eligible positions may qualify for certification and/or BSN stipends. “We will have representatives in the main lobby of the hospital to greet candidates,” said FHN Talent Acquisition Specialist Rilee Smith. “Just identify yourself as an interested candidate and we’ll get you going in the right direction to, if you’re a good fit for our team, walk out with a job offer.” A virtual option also is available now through August 24: Visit www.fhn.org/hiringevent for more information and to begin the process. |
Learn About FHN’s Orthopaedics Team at Free Event |
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FHN Orthopaedic Surgeon Greg Dammann, MD will give an FHN Orthopaedics update 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. Persons who need orthopaedic services now or in the future are encouraged to attend this free program. Registration is requested. For more information and to register, visit www.fhn.org/speakerseries. |
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.) |
FHN Offering Healthcare Career Scholarships |
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Pursuing a career in healthcare begins with passion and education. In continuing to encourage ambitious students in our community, FHN is proud to offer multiple scholarships for students in the FHN service area who are pursuing careers in healthcare.
Several scholarships will be offered this year, each with different application criteria: • Healthcare Career Scholarship Program for up to three $1,000 scholarships • Diversity Healthcare Career Scholarship Program for one $1,000 scholarship • Volunteer Resource Scholarship Program for one $1,000 scholarship to an active member of the FHN Student Volunteer Program with a minimum of 40 volunteer hours The deadline for all applicants is Friday, Sept. 1. For more information and application forms for each scholarship, visit www.fhn.org/scholarships. |
Rx Renewal Available on MyFHN |
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The MyFHN Patient Portal has become even more convenient! Patients can now – in addition to calling their pharmacy – request to have their prescription renewed using the MyFHN Patient Portal. It’s easy, just click on the Medications tab, then click on the medication you need refilled, and request renewal. This will notify your provider and they will message you back once the refill has been sent in. If you don’t already have the MyFHN Patient Portal, enroll online using one of two processes (depending on whether or not you have an email address on file with us and know your medical record number). If you need assistance, please ask the staff, call the MyFHN Coordinator at 1-815-599-6907, or email [email protected]. Register today and let your fingertips keep you on top of everything related to your healthcare! Already signed up for MyFHN? Download the app! Instructions available online. |
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: National Health Center Week – August 6-12 OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week – August 14-20 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. 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. Christians celebrate Assumption on August 15. This refers to Mary’s death and ascent to heaven, celebrated by Catholic and Orthodox churches. Sicilian-Canadians hold an outdoor procession for the Madonna del Assunta; Polish-Canadians celebrate the Feast of the Mother of God of the herbs, an early harvest festival. Armenian Orthodox bless the first grapes of the season, and Ukrainians take flowers to the church to be blessed. August 15 is celebrated as Korean Liberation Day in Korea. The day celebrates the national liberation from Imperial Japan in 1945. On the same day in 1948, the government of the Republic of Korea was established. People of the Zoroastrian faith who follow the Shenshai calendar and Ismaili Muslims around the world celebrate Now Ruz on August 16. “Now Ruz” means new day, and the new year celebrates the creation of fire on this day on which Zarathustra received his revelation. |
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CHICAGO DAY OF SHOPPING AND FUN, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023
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Charter bus departs from Pecatonica High School 8:30 a.m. and returns at 7 p.m.
Drop off near Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago.
The day is yours to do as you choose!
$40 per person reserves your seat.
Contact Kristin Kloepping at 815-990-6373 or
Tammy Wichman at 815-275-7346. |
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