October 19, 2023
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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
See details above.
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.
October 23
Living Through Grief6 – 7:30 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe and Deaconess Rooms - Lower Level
For more information, call 815-599-7240.
October 24
Flu Shot Clinic10 a.m. – noon
Bethel United Methodist Church, 217 S. Hickory, Shannon
See details above.
October 26
Breastfeeding Support Group2 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport
Bring your baby and join other moms to share knowledge and talk about the most up-to-date breastfeeding information. Discussions will be led by lactation experts from the FHN/SCHD Breastfeeding Task Force. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce.asp for more information.
October 27
Flu Shot Clinic and Blood Pressure Screening10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, rear entrance (lower level)
See details above.
Flu Shot Clinic
3 – 5:30 p.m.
State Bank, 215 S. Main Street, Pearl City
See details above.
October 28
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.
Drug Take Back Event
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Freeport Police Department, 320 W. Exchange Street, Freeport
The public is invited to bring unused prescription drugs to the Freeport Police Department at 320 W. Exchange Street in Freeport for safe drive-thru service. (The site cannot accept liquids or needles/sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
October 30
Flu Shot Clinic8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport
See details above.
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Coming up in this week's issue of The Focus you'll find: Register Today for Muffins and Mams Support FHN’s Ha Ha Holiday Gala! Winter Nurse Internship Available Tickets Available for FHN Festival of Trees Ha Ha Holiday Gala FHN Employee Discounts Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You! Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health Classified Ads |
Register Today for Muffins and Mams |
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We’re celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with two special FHN team member-only events – Muffins and Mams! FHN team members who drop in for their annual mammograms on these dates will enjoy a special treat of muffins and apple cider at the Women’s Diagnostic Center at FHN Memorial Hospital. 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 Call 6862 to register before presenting for your mammogram – and don’t worry, we’ll have same-day availability!
Please download a flyer to display in team member areas. |
Support FHN’s Ha Ha Holiday Gala! |
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The 2023 FHN Ha Ha Holiday Gala is less than a month away, and our elves are hard at work getting ready for a great night. This year’s Gala will benefit the outgoing campaign to upgrade hospital rooms with new furniture, providing a more comfortable environment in which to heal and recover. If you, your family or your team would like to support our fundraising efforts, you can choose an item (or items) for this year’s silent auction packages from our Amazon Wish List. It’s simple, easy, and all item donors will be recognized by name in the individual package descriptions. If you’d like more information about donating to the silent auction, contact Kaitlyn at 815-232-2121 or [email protected]. |
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.
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. No tickets will be sold at the door the night of the event – tickets are $75 and can be purchased online at fhn.org/gala2023 or by contacting the FHN Foundation office at FHN Memorial Hospital or by calling 815-599-6900 by Friday, Nov. 10. Information about other Festival of Trees events is available at fhn.org/festivaloftrees. |
FHN Employee Discounts |
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! |
| 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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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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Toby Mac, MercyMe, and Zach Williams concert tickets - Immanuel Lutheran Church of Freeport has purchased a suite for the concert taking place at the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford on Saturday, November 11, at 7 PM. Each ticket is $65.00. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call or text Kathleen (Immanuel Lutheran Youth Director) at 815-762-7445. Classic 1983 Olds Toronado Brougham - opera lights, original wire hub caps, tinted power moonroof. No rust, garage kept, 124,000 miles. $5,000 Call 815-291-2911 and leave message. Wood Entertainment Center light to medium Oak. Purchased at American Furniture - in great shape! $200 Please call Tracy at 815-297-3345 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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