March 28, 2024
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March 28
Blood Pressure Screening1 - 4 p.m.
FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
Breastfeeding Support Group
2 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 for more information.
April 2
Breastfeeding Class6 - 8 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room (lower level), 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Instructor is Annette Gielenfeldt. For more information or to register, visit fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221.
April 3
Adult Diabetes Support Group5 - 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room - Lower Level; 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Participation is free for anyone in the general public who has diabetes, and no referral or registration is required. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253.
Blood Pressure Screening
9 - 11 a.m.
German Valley Food Pantry, 65 State Street, German Valley
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
Caregiver Support Group
2 - 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 fhn.org/caregivers for the secure Zoom link or contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information.
April 4
Blood Pressure Screening11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
April 6
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.
Welcome |
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Coming up in this week's issue of The Focus you'll find: Congratulations to February 2024's FHN PRIDE Champions! 'Rolling Through the Decades' for Pediatric Therapy FHN Staff Referral Program FHN Celebrating Providers Throughout March FHN Career Corner Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You! Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health Our Sympathy Classified Ads |
Congratulations to February 2024's FHN PRIDE Champions! |
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Kalli Wilson (Laboratory) nominated by Ruth Buisker. Kalli was nominated for being patient-centered, showing respect, dignity, and compassion, being innovative, delivering excellence, and being engaged. Ruth writes that Kalli helped her with using the foot scanner for the Podiatry office. Ruth says she had been working on it for weeks, along with assistance from the IT Department and the scanner company due to it not functioning properly. One day while working, Kalli asked Ruth if she needed any assistance. Ruth explained how the scanner was not working properly and Kalli helped change the pixel settings and was able to get it working properly. Kalli was able to fix an issue in a short time that the company representative had not been able to solve for several months. Ruth writes, “Our whole department appreciates what she did and got it working!” Kathy Ellis (Central Scheduling) nominated by Kelley Heinz. Kathy was nominated for being patient-centered, showing respect, dignity, and compassion, being innovative, delivering excellence, and being engaged. Kathy recently took a call from a patient who wanted to book a COVID vaccination. She advised the patient that FHN does not offer that service, but that she could reach out to her local pharmacy. The patient called back to say she was not able to get booked because appointments needed to be booked on the company website, and she does not have internet access. Kathy made some phone calls to the pharmacy in question and found there is a phone number that patrons can call if they do not have online access; however, the phone number was an automated number that can be confusing for people to use. Kathy demonstrated innovation by calling the patient and did a 3-way-call with the pharmacy phone number. Together, they were able to set up the patient’s appointment for a vaccination. Kelley writes, “Kathy demonstrated patient-centered care; she could have given the patient the information and let it go at that, but in demonstration of respect, dignity and compassion, she went the extra mile to be sure the patient was able to schedule the appointment.” Yolanda Gray (Hospice) nominated by Mark Hunziker. Yolanda was nominated for being patient-centered, showing respect, dignity, and compassion, being innovative, delivering excellence, and being engaged.” Mark writes, “I am writing today to recognize one of the unsung heroes in the healthcare world, the CNA, and specifically Yolanda Gray.” He writes that CNAs are the eyes, ears, and feet of the healthcare team. Being a member of the hospice team can sometimes present unique challenges. In a patient’s home, the resources that are available in a facility are not present. Unfortunately, some patients do not have a comfortable living space. Mark says Yolanda is able to perform her job with compassion and efficiency using the resources available in a patient’s home to make a clean, comfortable space for the patient to live. Oftentimes, family members of patients in hospice can be anxious and scared of having to assist in caregiving. Mark writes that Yolanda is masterful at teaching how to be a caregiver. Mark writes, “Patients and families alike look forward to her visits and sing her praises. She performs her job in a way that eases the fear and anxiety of the patients, caregivers, and families.” Others nominated this month include Felicia Evans, Capri Little, Ayse Tanik, Nicole Crowell, Autumn Seidemann, Shayna Vanderheyden, Billy Heinrich, Melissa Grindey, and the Sterile Processing Department 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! |
'Rolling Through the Decades' for Pediatric Therapy |
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Join the FHN Foundation for a fun-filled evening of bowling with friends at this year's Striking Success for Children. This year we're Rolling Through the Decades, so dress in your team’s chosen era: Roaring 20s; Rockin’ 50s; 60’s Counter Culture, etc. Have fun with it! Teams of 6 bowlers are needed in order to participate. Each person on a team will need to raise or donate at least $50 as an entry fee. Individuals who raise $100 or more will receive a Striking Success for Children t-shirt, and those who raise $250 or more will receive a Striking Success for Children t-shirt and hooded sweatshirt! All proceeds raised will support the pediatric therapy room renovations, new storage area, and equipment at FHN Memorial Hospital. To register, download a pledge form, make a donation, or for more information, visit www.fhn.org/strikingsuccess or contact the FHN Foundation at 815-599-6900 or [email protected]. Event registration ends April 10. Enjoy these videos created by the FHN team in enthusiastic support of the campaign: |
FHN Staff Referral Program Ends March 31 |
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Attention, FHN family! We’re looking for someone like you to join the FHN team! Now through March 31, 2024, FHN is offering a staff referral bonus for staff who refer candidates who are hired into a benefit-eligible status in one of the following positions:
If you know someone who would be an asset to our FHN team, please complete the online referral form. Questions regarding the general Staff Referral Program? Call Carol Boeke, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at ext. 6706. |
FHN Celebrating Providers Throughout March |
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FHN is proud to celebrate our healthcare providers throughout March, the month of Doctors’ Day. March 30 is National Doctors’ Day, a chance to acknowledge all that physicians do for their communities. On March 30, 1842, in Jefferson, Georgia, Dr. Crawford Long used ether to anesthetize a patient, James Venable, and painlessly excised a tumor from his neck. All month, FHN is offering the chance to send a message to your healthcare provider – just visit www.fhn.org/doctorsday. Messages will be shared with providers and may be featured online (with personal information removed). |
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 |
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 |
March is … Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month Weeks to Note: Days to Note: March is Women’s History Month in the United States and the United Kingdom. It began as a single week and a local event. In 1978 Sonoma County, California sponsored a women’s history week to promote the teaching of women’s history. The week of March 8 was selected to include International Women’s Day. The day is rooted in such ideas and events as a woman’s right to vote and a woman’s right to work, women’s strikes for bread, women’s strikes for peace at the end of World War I, and the U.N. Charter declaration of gender equity at the end of World War II. This day is an occasion to review haw far women have come in their struggle for equality, peace, and development. In 1981, Congress passed a resolution making the week a national celebration, and in 1987 expanded it to the full month of March. April is Multicultural Communications Month. Multicultural communications may seem difficult at first – differences in languages, backgrounds, customs, and the like all seem like a challenge. By learning more about our different cultures, it becomes easier to interact. This month has been dedicated to further this cause. The United States celebrates Arab American Heritage Month in April. On March 31, 2023, the President of the United States declared April as Arab American Heritage Month to learn more about the history, culture, and achievements of Arab Americans and observe this month with appropriate programs and activities. Christians celebrate Holy Thursday on March 28. On this day, Jesus ate the Last Supper and washed the feet of his disciples prior to his arrest and crucifixion. March 29 is Good Friday for the Christian community. The day commemorates the passion and death by crucifixion of Jesus and is a solemn day. Italian Catholics have a procession called the Way of the Cross. The Christian Easter holiday is March 31. The day celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from his grave. Christians celebrate the day with family meals and attending religious services, some as early as sunrise.
April is …
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Days to Note: The people of Iran celebrate Farvardin on April 1. It is the 13th day after Now Ruz or New Year. The number 13 is considered an unlucky number for the Persians, and therefore everyone leaves home for the day to go on picnics or trips. Christians observe Easter Monday on April 1. The day commemorates the meeting of the women at Jesus’ tomb with an angel who assured them that Jesus had been resurrected from death. It is observed as a holiday in some countries. |
Our Sympathy |
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We extend our sympathy to ... Betsy Onley (Med/Surg) on the death of her grandfather. Kathryn Pflaume (Central Scheduling) on the death of her mother. |
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