August 24, 2023
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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
CLASS IS FULL - see the link below for more dates. 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.
August 28
Living Through Grief6 - 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level
For more information, call 815-599-7240.
August 30
Caregiver Support Group2 - 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: FHN Holding Live and Virtual Hiring Event Today Value Support Team Holding ‘For Pets’ Sake’ Donation Drive FHN Career Corner Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You! Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health New Hires Our Sympathy Classified Ads | ||||||
FHN Holding Live and Virtual Hiring Event Today |
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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: 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 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 Career Corner |
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There are many career opportunities within FHN. If you or someone you know is interested in new challenges, go to our Career page, displaying the latest open positions. FHN Team MembersFriends and Family |
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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: Contact Lens Health Week – August 20-26 Days to Note: International Overdose Awareness Day – August 31 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. People of the Zoroastrian faith celebrate the Birth of Prophet Zarathustra on August 24. Zarathustra (Zoroaster in Greek; Zarthosht in India and Persia) is the founder of the Zoroastrian religion, dating back to sometime between 1500 and 1000 BC. He lived in Persia (modern-day Iran). Zoroastrianism became the state religion of various empires until the 7th century AD, when Arabs, followers of Islam, invaded Persia in 650 AD. A small number of Zoroastrians fled to India, where most are concentrated today. Paryushana-Parva is celebrated August 25 – September 1 by people of the Jain faith. It is the holiest time of the year, marked by fasting and worship of the 24 realized teachers of the Jain faith, known as Tirthankaras or Jinas. August 26 is the Notting Hill Festival in the United Kingdom. Held every year during the last weekend in August, it is a West Indian street carnival with floats, bands, and stalls. It began in 1964 with the focus of deferring racism toward Caribbean and other Black immigrants and bringing together the people of the Notting Hill area. The people of India celebrate Onam on August 29. Lasting for four to 10 days, it is a harvest festival commemorating the homecoming of the legendary Emperor Mahabali from Patala (the underworld), who visits every Malayali home during this time. August 30 is Raksha Bandhan for people of the Hindu faith. According to legend, God Indra was warring with demons. His wife tied a silk charm around his wrist to protect him and he was able to defeat his enemies. Hindu girls now tie a threaded amulet or rakhi on their brothers for protection against evil. In Turkey, August 30 is celebrated as Victory Day. The day honors the warriors who died in the 1922 Battle of Dumlupinar, the final battle in the war of independence. The Mehtar band, the world’s oldest military band, plays, and celebrations include military parades. Puruvians honor St. Rosa of Lima on August 30. She was a Peruvian saint who lived in Lima. Her home is now a pilgrimage site, where every August 30, people come to pray and throw coins, messages, and icons into a water well near her home. | ||||||
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Our Sympathy |
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We extend our sympathy to ...
Cora Artman (Medical Records) on the death of her father. |
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