May 9, 2024
Next Week's Calendar
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May 9
Blood Pressure Screening10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange Street, 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.
May 11
Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Globe and Deaconess Rooms, Lower Level 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. Registration is required - visit fhn.org/safesitter. The full-day course is $50, which includes the Safe Sitter Essentials Student Handbook, 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.
Walk with a Doc
8 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 30-45 minutes as you get some steps, learn about health, and meet new friends. Visit fhn.org/WWAD for more information and a schedule.
Blood Pressure Screening
9 - 11 a.m.
Pearl City United Methodist Church food pantry, 411 S. Main, Pearl City
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
May 13
Living Through Grief6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
This group helps participants learn more about the grief process, share stories of loss, and regain hope for healing. For more information, contact FHN Hospice 815-599-7240.
May 14
No Child Wet Behind Giveaway for Parents in Need9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Countryside Furniture, 1024 N. Riverside Dr. Freeport
Parents are invited to receive a free a bundle of size-appropriate diapers (sizes 2 and up) for each child in their household at this free, drive-through event. Each household also will receive an essentials bundle containing baby wipes, wash, lotion, and powder. Parents may also speak with representatives from WIC, Illinois Family Connects, and Meridian Health Plans. Information about breastfeeding, postpartum depression, and other health concerns will be available at the event, as well.
Talk: Restless Leg Syndrome
2 p.m.
Liberty Estates, 2170 Navajo Drive, Freeport
Joanne Arnold, RN, will talk about restless leg syndrome at this free event, open to the public. No registration is necessary.
Talk: Restless Leg Syndrome
3 p.m.
Hawthorne Inn, 2170 Navajo Drive, Freeport
Joanne Arnold, RN, will talk about restless leg syndrome at this free event, open to the public. No registration is necessary.
Prenatal Class (Session 1)
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 1 is an intro to SCHD programs, comfort measures, nutrition, alcohol/drug/tobacco use, intro to the doula program and community resources. Register for all three classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information.
May 15
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 fhn.org/caregivers for the secure Zoom link or contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information.
May 16
Blood Pressure Screening11 a.m.-1 p.m.
New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
Blood Pressure Screening
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Stockton Library, 140 W Benton Ave, Stockton
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: Congratulations to March 2024’s FHN PRIDE Champions! FHN Healthcare Scholarships 2024-2025 Freeport Memorial Alumni Nursing Scholarship FHN Celebrating National Prevention Week May 7 – 13 Rx Renewal Available on MyFHN Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You! Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health Classified Ads |
Congratulations to March 2024’s FHN PRIDE Champions! |
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Pamela Johnson in the Respiratory department was nominated by Tamen Squire. Pamela was nominated for being patient-centered by noticing a patient had an outpatient test with her in the afternoon who was already in the hospital for testing earlier that morning. Pam was able to rearrange her schedule within a couple of minutes to work him in so he wouldn’t have to either have a long wait here or leave and come back several hours later. The patient was very appreciative of being able to get all of his testing done early and have the rest of his day free! Thank you, Pam for going beyond expectations and keeping patients first. Margie Kochsmier, Infection Preventionist, was nominated by Lisa Glass. Margie was nominated for showing compassion, delivering excellence, and being engaged by helping out on 3 North during a very busy shift. Lisa states, Margie came to our unit to check isolation doors on the patients, while she was on 3N she observed that staff was all very busy. There was no secretary and no team lead at the desk, Margie was a HUGE help to us and we are so thankful she was able to notice we were in need of an extra pair of hands! Margie has also been known to do this for us in the past. We are VERY thankful for her help in such a time of need!! Thank you, Margie for your compassion shown to your team. Joann Olszewski from 3 East was nominated by Mary Friedag. Joann was nominated for being patient-centered, showing respect, dignity, and compassion. Mary states that Joann is the picture of what a TEAM PLAYER looks like and leads by example, greeting everyone with a smile and warm hello. She brings donuts to the Med/Surg team members when she works Sundays and if she works two days in a row and the first day was a challenge, she brings her famous homemade chocolate chip cookies to share with the team. Joann also has been known to buy reading glasses, hair ties, and hair brushes for patients on the Med/Surg floors so patients have these much-needed supplies after admission to the hospital from the Emergency Department. Joann pays for these items herself and does not ask for reimbursement, she states that it is just the right thing to do.
Thank you, Joann for going the extra mile for patients. Others nominated this month include Tana Hellwig, Maycee Bamberg, Lisa Farrar, Karen Desalvo, Mykia Bruce, Lori Goeke, Rachel Walker x2, Kelley Hartman, Lisa Glass, Kristen Simpson, Megan Christensen, Jessica Carson x2, Capri Little, Jessica Musser, Ryle Stuckey, Tori Clark x2, Beth McLain, Kalli Wilson, Betsy Onley, and Tonya Newill. 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! |
FHN Healthcare Scholarships |
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FHN is again proud to offer multiple scholarships for students in the FHN service area who are pursuing careers in healthcare. Several scholarships are currently being offered, each with different application criteria and financial amounts. The deadline for all applicants is Friday, September 6, 2024 For more information and application forms for each scholarship, visit fhn.org/scholarships or contact [email protected]. |
2024-2025 Freeport Memorial Alumni Nursing Scholarship |
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The Freeport Memorial School of Nursing Alumni organization is offering $500 to $1,000 scholarships to help nursing students and nurses pursuing advanced education. The organization’s selection committee determines scholarship recipients based on educational and vocational goals, extracurricular and community activities including organizational, civic, or volunteer work and honors, awards or recognition applicants have received. Applicants must be accepted in a nursing program or pursuing advanced nursing education. To apply, complete the application form available here. Deadline for applications is Saturday, June 1, 2024. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the annual banquet Saturday, June 8, 2024. Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipients’ school in their name. For more information on the scholarship, contact Marilyn Thoren at 815-789-4707. Freeport Memorial Alumni Nursing scholarships are funded by donations, gifts, and memorials. If interested in contributing, please contact Cheryl Schofield at 815-541-9657. |
FHN Celebrating National Prevention Week May 7 – 13 |
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The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is celebrating National Prevention Week (NPW) May 7 – 13, 2024. NPW was started by SAMHSA to celebrate and showcase the programs and initiatives that communities and organizations have implemented to raise awareness about substance use prevention and positive mental health. Through the support of the Substance Use Prevention Services grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services, FHN partnered with the schools in Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties in 2018 to implement a multi-session youth prevention education program and an alcohol prevention communication campaign in the middle / junior high schools and a vaping prevention communication campaign at the senior high schools. Generation Rx, an opioid education program that addresses the opioid crisis and dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit drugs, is currently being offered to area schools and agencies serving youth in the 7th through 12th grade. The outcomes of these programs are measured by the biennial Illinois Youth Survey (IYS). The overall results from the 2022 IYS survey for Jo Daviess County showed a 20 percent decrease in reported past 30-day use of alcohol in the 10th and 12th grades and a 10 percent decrease in vaping and marijuana use by the 10th and 12th grades compared to the 2018 survey. The results for Stephenson County for the same time period also showed a decrease in alcohol use in the 10th and 12th grade by 11 percent, vaping decreased an average of 8.5 percent, and marijuana use by 4.5 percent. All of the JDC schools and 7 of the Stephenson County schools are registered to take the 2024 survey, the results of which will be available in late summer. The FHN Prevention Team would like recognize the following schools and organizations for their ongoing commitment and support for the substance misuse programs: The tagline for National Prevention Week is “A Celebration of Possibility.” FHN would like to thank the Jo Daviess County and Stephenson County communities for coming together to help provide a brighter future for all who live and visit our communities. For more information about National Prevention Week, visit the website at samhsa.gov/prevention-week. |
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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May is … Weeks to Note:
Days to Note: Canada celebrates Asian Heritage Month in May. The Senate of Canada passed a motion in December 2001, designating May as Asian Heritage Month. Canadians take part in festivities commemorating the legacy of Asian Canadians and their many contributions which have helped Canada become the multicultural and diverse nation it is today. In the United States, May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have strengthened the U.S. as a nation. Many ethnic groups worked tirelessly to build a national railroad, paving the way for western expansion. The first Asian/Pacific Heritage Week was celebrated in 1979, in response to little recognition of this population during the 1976 bicentennial. By 1990, the celebration was a month long and then made official in 1992. Both Canada and the United States celebrate Jewish Heritage Month in May. It provides an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the contributions that Jewish people have made to the country and in the communities across North America.
May is National Older Peoples Month in the United States. It was established by presidential proclamation in 1963. The entire nation is encouraged to pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. It is celebrated across the country through ceremonies and events. Indigenous populations celebrate the May Hopi Kachina Dances in May. During late spring and early summer, long lines of Kachina Dancers, representing many spirit-powers, perform dances in Hopi pueblos. The April – May Iroquois Strawberry Season is a time of thanksgiving and the Great Feather Dance.
May 12 is Mother’s Day in the United States and Canada. In 1914, the second Sunday in May was officially declared Mother’s Day by President Wilson. Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia first suggested a day on which to honor mothers and motherhood.
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