September 7, 2023
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September 7
Blood Pressure Screening10 a.m. – noon
Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
September 9
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 fhn.org/WWAD for more information and a schedule.
September 11
Living Through Grief6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level
September 12
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 or call 815-599-6221 for more information.
September 16
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.
Safe Sitter Essentials® with CPR
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Class designed to prepare students in grades 6 – 8 to be safe when they’re home alone or babysitting. Class size is limited to 8 to accommodate COVID-19 safety precautions. Full-day course is $50, which includes the Safe Sitter Essentials Student Handbook and completion card and basic CPR skill practice. (Class does not qualify for CPR certification.) Financial assistance is available for eligible students; call 815-599-6707 for more information about eligibility. Register online at fhn.org/safesittercpr.
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Coming up in this week's issue of The Focus you'll find: Congratulations to the July 2023 FHN PRIDE Champions! Learn About Sepsis Prevention, Recognition, Actions to Take at FHN Event 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 New Hires Our Sympathy Classified Ads | |
Congratulations to the July 2023 FHN PRIDE Champions! | |
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Addison Long (Med-Surg) nominated by Tina Lingle. Addison was nominated for being patient-centered, showing respect, dignity, and compassion, being innovative, delivering excellence, and being engaged. Addison was nominated for her hard work during a very busy shift on med-surg. Tina writes that Addison was assigned to one side of the hallway and the patient acuity was very high on that side, with several patients at high risk for falls. Addison hit the ground running and never sat her entire shift while maintaining her charting and ensuring her patients were safe and had all of their needs met. She had a patient who was frustrated and having a difficult time and Addison cared for that patient with grace, keeping a friendly and positive attitude throughout her whole shift.
Tina writes, “I cannot tell her how much she is appreciated. She is a prime example of an excellent CNA and role model.” Shiann Rowe (Emergency Department) nominated by Jill Toelke. Shiann was nominated for being patient-centered, showing respect, dignity, and compassion, being innovative, delivering excellence, and being engaged. Jill cared for a patient who had cancer and Shiann was her previous nurse. When Jill was caring for the patient, she could not stop talking about the “sweet girl who made her feel so loved” (Shiann). Shiann made sure the patient had everything she needed prior to her transfer to another hospital, including a meal from Culvers. The patient also told Jill about a care package she received from an anonymous person. While talking about the care package, Jill realized Shiann had sent her the package.
Jill writes, “Shiann did not want to be in the spotlight or be recognized for such a good deed, but this patient had a poor prognosis and wanted to make sure Shiann knew how much this meant to her and made her last days memorable.” Kristen Worm (Echo/Vascular) nominated by Kimberly Zink. Kristen was nominated for being patient-centered, showing respect, dignity, and compassion, being innovative, delivering excellence, and being engaged. Kimberly writes that recently the general ultrasound team has taken over doing carotid duplex studies after staffing changes in the Echo/Vascular Department. Kristen and only one other tech are currently working in that department. A patient recently came in for a stress test and had a carotid ultrasound ordered. The patient finished early with the stress test, but general ultrasound was unable to fit the patient in early for the carotid duplex. He would have had to wait more than 3 hours for his test; however, Kristen had time available on her schedule and was available to perform the test and the patient only had to wait 10 minutes to have the test completed.
Kimberly writes, “Kristen is a great member of our team and this is only one small example of the things she does every day.” Others nominated this month include Sara Thompson, Shelby Logemann, Penny Heckman, Makenzie Olsen, Matthew Gors, Kristen Simpson, Tina Kluck, Kendra Lindsey, Tabitha Graves, Amber Strong, James Merboth, Jacob Grabarek, Terri Hoertz, Noelle Maher, Michael Spangler, Beth Stegall, Miranda McGregor, and Alyssa Peterson 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! | |
Learn About Sepsis Prevention, Recognition, Actions to Take at FHN Event | |
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To mark September as Sepsis Awareness Month, FHN will present a free Speaker Series on the condition Sept. 20 in Freeport. “Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection,” said FHN Stroke and Sepsis Program Coordinator Tracy Love, MSN, RN, CNL. “It’s a chain reaction across the body that, without timely treatment, can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and unfortunately, even death.” Love and FHN Clinical Quality Analyst Kristina Stadermann, BSN, RN will talk about the infections that can lead to sepsis, how to recognize its symptoms and available treatment options at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive in Freeport. This program is free to attend, but registration is requested. For more information or to register online, visit www.fhn.org/speakerseries or call 1-877-600-0346, ext. 901. | |
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! | |
| Have you heard the latest radio interviews? Catch up on our Radio Broadcasts page! | |
Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health | |
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September is …
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
National
Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Cholesterol Education Month
National ITP (Platelet Disorder) Awareness Month
National Pediculosis Prevention Month/Head Lice Prevention Month
Newborn Screening Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month Weeks to Note:
National Suicide Prevention Week September 10-16
National
Folic Acid Awareness Week September 10-16 Days to Note:
World Suicide Prevention Day September 10
World Sepsis Day September 13
National Celiac Disease Awareness Day September 13 September is National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. Initiated in 1968 as “National Hispanic Heritage Week,” it was established in 1988 by the U.S. Congress and includes the days between September 15 and October 15. Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15 because this day marks the anniversary of independence for five Hispanic countries – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico achieved independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18. Latinos from all across the nation take a moment to reflect on their history, customs, and culture, as well as the contributions their people have made to the United States. Indigenous persons of the Apache tribe celebrate the September Sunrise Dance this month. It is an ancient rite of passage for 14-year-old girls and lasts four days. After a girl’s first menstruation, the girl is massaged and prayed for by an older female relative. Then, the girl’s family decides which ceremony will be sponsored, which medicine man to choose, and whom to ask to be her godparents and co-sponsors of the ceremony. People of the Hindu faith celebrate Janmashtami on September 7. The day commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna and his rescue from potential death by the demon Kasna. Lord Krishna was born in a prison, then carried by his father to another village where he was secretly exchanged with a cow herder’s daughter for his safety. The United States honors those affected by the World Trade Center attacks with a Day of Remembrance on September 11. The effects of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001 impacted Americans and most other nations and has brought us to focus on the devastation terrorism has caused in the world. September 11 is Meskerem (New Year) in
Ethiopia. During the time of the Pharaohs 4,000 years ago, the
appearance of Soothis (Dog Star) marked the signal that the Nile
River would rise, flooding the fertile plains so that planting could
begin. The end of the rainy season became known as the New Year.
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