May 23, 2024
Next Week's Calendar
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May 23
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.
Sports Physical Clinic - Forrestville Valley
12:30– 4 pm
Forreston High School, 601 E. Main St
Call 815-938-2175 to schedule an appointment. Forms must be printed, completed, and signed prior to arriving for physical. $25 fee (cash or check only) will be donated back to the school. These exams meet Illinois eligibility requirements for all sports and are good through the 2024-25 school year. These exams also meet Wisconsin eligibility requirements.
May 24
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Glucose Screening11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Lower Level, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
May 25
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 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.
May 27
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 28
Prenatal Class (Session 3)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 3 focuses on newborn and postpartum care, car seats, STDs, birth control, and community resources. Register for all three classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information.
Free Vein Screening (by appointment)
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Achy, tired legs can be a symptom of venous disease. Schedule a free screening at the FHN Vein Center to see if our experts can help. Non-cosmetic treatment options are covered by most insurance carriers, including Medicaid. For an appointment, call 815-599-VEIN (8346).
May 29
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 30
Free Vein Screening (by appointment)10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
Achy, tired legs can be a symptom of venous disease. Schedule a free screening at the FHN Vein Center to see if our experts can help. Non-cosmetic treatment options are covered by most insurance carriers, including Medicaid. For an appointment, call 815-599-VEIN (8346).
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Coming up in this week's issue of The Focus you'll find: Thank You for a Successful Diaper Distribution! FHN Offering Summer Healthcare Camp Represent FHN at Healthy Family Fun Event FHN Healthcare Scholarships Freeport Memorial Alumni Nursing Scholarship Applications Open FHN Career Corner Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You! Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health Classified Ads |
Thank You for a Successful Diaper Distribution! |
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Thank you to all who donated money, diapers, and wipes! Thank you also to all who volunteered on the planning committee, helped put together close to 200 bags of baby lotion, baby soap, wipes, and diaper cream, or who helped with loading and unloading the diapers and giving them away! This cannot happen without your support and presence! It was another successful event! Here are some statistics: Total Cars: approx. 150 Dollars Donated: Goods Donated: In addition to handing out diapering goods, the SCHD performed close to 10 car seat safety checks, Birth to 5 gave out books from the Dolly Parton Foundation and information about services, and the FHN/SCHD Breastfeeding Task Force gave out information. The most popular diaper sizes were 4 & 5 and 3T-4T pull-ups! All departments who donated were entered into a drawing for a pizza party. The winner is PT/OT/Speech Department - congratulations! |
FHN Offering Summer Healthcare Camp |
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High school students interested in a career in healthcare are invited to apply for the week-long FHN Healthcare Camp 2024. FHN Healthcare Camp, designed to give students ages 14-18 a first-hand look into the world of healthcare, will be held July 8-12 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Each day will include presentations, tours and activities, and at the end of camp, recipients will receive an FHN Healthcare Camp scrub top and a certificate of completion. Limited space is available for this educational course, and registration is required by Thursday, June 20. Healthcare Camp enrollment is $25. (Financial assistance is available for eligible students: Please call 815-599-6707 for more information.) For more information and to register, visit fhn.org/summercamp or contact [email protected]. |
Represent FHN at Healthy Family Fun Event! |
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The Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois and FHN are teaming up to bring you the region’s best healthy activities, wellness tips, and lots of fun to kick off your summer – all in one free event! Join us from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Friday, June 7 at the YMCA of Northwest Illinois, 2998 W. Pearl City Road in Freeport for a whole bunch of fun activities and experiences. There's still time for your team to represent FHN and help families kick off a healthy summer! Contact Barb Lessman at [email protected] or 815-801-4195 to reserve your table. For more information, visit fhn.org/healthfair. |
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. For more information and application forms for each scholarship, visit fhn.org/scholarships or contact [email protected]. |
Freeport Memorial Alumni Nursing Scholarship Applications Open |
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Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 Freeport Memorial Alumni Nursing Scholarship. 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. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the annual banquet Saturday, June 8. 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 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! |
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Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health |
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May is …
Days to Note: May 29 is National Senior Health & Fitness Day
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. |
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