August 17, 2023
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August 19
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.
August 26
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.
BLS for Healthcare Professionals
8 a.m. – noon
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room, lower level, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
For healthcare professionals only; this hands-on program focuses on high-quality CPR and basic life support skills Registration is $40, which includes the BLS Provider Manual (contains BLS reference card) and BLS certification card valid for 2 years. For more information or to register, visit www.fhn.org/basic-life-support.asp.
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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 Value Support Team Holding ‘For Pets’ Sake’ Donation Drive Lactation Room Makeover ITS Security Tips FHN Wound Center Honored for Patient Satisfaction FHN Employee Discounts Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You! Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health New Hires New Arrivals Our Sympathy 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. |
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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 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.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lactation Room Makeover |
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August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month! This past year, we did a makeover on our lactation room for staff members. This newly painted and refreshed room has all the comforts you need. The room is located on the 3rd floor of the hospital near the central stairwell. If you need the code to get in, please call OB at ext. 6221. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ITS Security Tips |
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The prevalence of phishing scams is at an all-time high. You are the key to preventing cyber criminals from accessing FHN’s sensitive electronic information.
It is important to question the legitimacy of every email you receive. Below is a list of questions that may help you realize that you are being phished. 1. Is the sender asking me to click on a link or open an attachment to avoid a negative consequence, or to gain something of value? 2. Is the email out of the ordinary, or does it have bad grammar or spelling errors? 3. Is the sender asking me to click a link or open up an attachment that seems odd or illogical? 4. Do I have an uncomfortable gut feeling about the sender’s request to open an attachment or click a link? 5. Unfamiliar greeting 6. Subject line doesn’t make sense 7. Beware of slight variations or misspellings in the domain name. If you notice anything about the email that alarms you, do not click links, open attachments, or reply. Forward the suspicious email to [email protected] or the report suspicious email using the “Report Suspicious Email” button in Outlook. If you clicked a phishing link at work or may have given your FHN password to a criminal, call the ITS Helpdesk at ext. 6725 right away! Your vigilance is crucial in ensuring the security of your account. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FHN Wound Center Honored for Patient Satisfaction |
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The Center for Wound Healing at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport has earned RestorixHealth’s Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award.
The award is presented to RestorixHealth wound center partners that demonstrate exceptional success by meeting or exceeding a national patient satisfaction benchmark of 96 percent. “This achievement reaffirms our commitment to the patient experience,” said Administrative Director Roland Tolliver, DPM. “We are proud to be recognized for the quality of care we provide our patients each day.” The Center for Wound Healing, located in the FHN Specialty Care – Stephenson Street clinic at 1036 W. Stephenson Street in Freeport, offers state-of-the-art wound care treatments from advanced products and dressings to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOt) to help patients dealing with chronic wounds. The Wound Center’s team of multidisciplinary specialists includes surgeons and podiatrists. For more information on the Center for Wound Healing at FHN and the services available there, visit www.fhn.org or call the Center at 815-599-7410. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FHN Employee Discounts |
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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. 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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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: OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week – August 14-20 Contact Lens Health Week – August 20-26 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hires |
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New Arrivals |
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We extend our congratulations to ... Leahnasia Campbell (Health Management) on the birth of her son, Isaiah Jr. |
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Our Sympathy |
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We extend our sympathy to ...
Bailey Kness (Orthopedics) on the death of her grandfather. |
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