October 12, 2023
Next Week's Calendar
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October 12
Flu Shot Clinic1 – 3 p.m.
Mest Manor, 525 Third Street, Savanna
Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash or check payable to FHN. No out-of-pocket expense if you are over 65 and covered by Medicare Part B (please present Medicare card) or a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN (list available at each location – covered persons MUST present the Medicare HMO card instead of the Medicare card for billing process). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine.
October 13
Flu Shot Clinic with Blood Pressure Screening9 a.m. – noon
Carroll County Senior Center, 17612 Benton Street, Mount Carroll
Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash or check payable to FHN. No out-of-pocket expense if you are over 65 and covered by Medicare Part B (please present Medicare card) or a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN (list available at each location – covered persons MUST present the Medicare HMO card instead of the Medicare card for billing process). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine. No cost or registration required for blood pressure screening.
October 14
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.
Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic
8 – 10:30 a.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport
Get your flu shot without getting out of your car! Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash, credit card, or check payable to FHN. There will be no out-of-pocket expense if you are covered by Medicare Part B (please present Medicare card) or a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN (list available at each location – covered persons MUST present the Medicare HMO card instead of the Medicare card for the billing process). Please make sure your upper arm is accessible. For more information, visit fhn.org/flu2023.
October 15
Flu Shot Clinic8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Faith United Methodist Church, 1440 S. Walnut, Freeport Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash or check payable to FHN. No out-of-pocket expense if you are over 65 and covered by Medicare Part B (please present Medicare card) or a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN (list available at each location – covered persons MUST present the Medicare HMO card instead of the Medicare card for billing process). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine.
October 16
A Slice of Time Just For You!5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cannova's Italian Cuisine, 1101 W. Empire St., Freeport
Join the FHN Women's Health team for an evening of pizza and conversation all about YOU! Registration is required for this FREE event, and these events fill up quickly! Register online at fhn.org/sliceoftime.
October 17
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.
Congestive Heart Failure Support Group
1 – 2 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital - Lower Level Private Dining Room, Freeport
This support group is for anyone in the general public who has CHF. Our group meets the third Tuesday of every month. Participation is free, and no referral is needed. No advance registration is required. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Cardiopulmonary Educators, Carly and Krista. For more information, view the schedule or call 815-599-6388.
October 18
Caregiver Support Group2 - 3:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
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. Visit www.fhn.org/caregivers for the secure Zoom link or contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information.
October 19
Flu Shot Clinic with Blood Pressure Screening10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Liberty Estates, 2080 Navajo Drive, Freeport
Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash or check payable to FHN. No out-of-pocket expense if you are over 65 and covered by Medicare Part B (please present Medicare card) or a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN (list available at each location – covered persons MUST present the Medicare HMO card instead of the Medicare card for billing process). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine. No cost or registration required for blood pressure screening.
October 20
Flu Shot Clinic2 – 4 p.m.
State Bank, 1718 Dirck Drive, Freeport
Adult-only clinic is $32 (quadrivalent for adults under age 65) or $70 (high-dose for 65+) cash or check payable to FHN. No out-of-pocket expense if you are over 65 and covered by Medicare Part B (please present Medicare card) or a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN (list available at each location – covered persons MUST present the Medicare HMO card instead of the Medicare card for billing process). No other insurance coverage can be processed. Per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted. All clinics based on availability of vaccine.
October 21
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.
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Coming up in this week's issue of The Focus you'll find: Winter Nurse Internship Available Tickets Available for FHN Festival of Trees Ha Ha Holiday Gala Rx Renewal Available on MyFHN Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You! Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health Classified Ads |
Winter Nurse Internship Available |
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The Winter Nurse Internship will be returning later this year. This program is for nursing students in their final year of an associate or baccalaureate program. This program is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop and expand clinical knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and task performance through exposure to various patient-care experiences. Interns will work with an experienced nurse mentor and assume shared responsibility for a patient assignment.
If you know someone who may be interested in this program or would like additional information, please visit the careers section of the FHN website and look for “Nurse Internship”. Please contact Carol Boeke, Talent Acquisition Specialist at ext. 6706 with any questions. |
Tickets Available for FHN Festival of Trees Ha Ha Holiday Gala |
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FHN’s popular Festival of Trees Gala event is back this year in an all-new format, and tickets are available now. The Gala will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at the Wagner House, 1 E. Spring Street in Freeport. Tickets are $75, and are available at fhn.org/gala2023. The evening will include a humorous magic show from Dewayne Hill, who has been featured on “America’s Got Talent” and Comedy Central. Guests will enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, comedy-themed cocktails and luscious desserts, and Hill will mingle with – and entertain – Gala guests during the evening, as well. A wide array of silent auction packages will be available to bid on and take home that evening for holiday gifting. Proceeds from this year’s Gala will benefit the FHN Foundation’s ongoing campaign to upgrade patient rooms at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Funds will help to purchase new recliners, over-the-bed tables, and end tables to provide a more comfortable environment in which to heal and recover. (Gala guests will get a sneak peek at the improvements that evening.) No tickets will be sold at the door the night of the event – tickets can be purchased online at fhn.org/gala2023 or by contacting the FHN Foundation office at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport (1045 W. Stephenson Street) or by calling 815-599-6900 by Friday, Nov. 10. More information about the Gala and other Festival of Trees events is available at fhn.org/gala2023. |
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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The United States observes Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. In 1945, in an effort to assist disabled veterans, Congress designated the first week of October as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. In the 1970s, a historic shift of disability public policy occurred. For the first time, the exclusion of people with disabilities was viewed as discrimination. The efforts of disability activists led to significant changes in laws, such as the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act in 1990 and the designation of a full month to recognize the potential of America’s millions of working-age people with disabilities.
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Northwest Illinois Rock Club’s 2023 Jewelry, Gem, Fossil and Mineral Show: Saturday, November 11, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. and Sunday, November 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Freeport Eagles Club, 1200 W Galena Ave, Freeport. Demonstrations, Dealers, Displays, Children’s “Fish Pond”, Games, Holiday Shopping and More! Free Will Donation. Follow us on Facebook at Northwest IL Rock Club for more information. The deadline to submit ads for each Focus is 10 a.m. the Thursday before publication. Please submit your classified ad information to Tammy Edler, and send your donation to the Foundation. |
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