FHN Focus

July 18, 2024

Next Week's Calendar
of Events:

July 18

Blood Pressure Screening
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
New Jerusalem Soup Kitchen, 4 E. Iroquois, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.

July 20

FHN’s Healthy Heart Hustle 5K
7 a.m. registration
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport
Socially distanced, rolling start 5K run begins at 8 a.m. The Victory Lap will be held immediately following the 5K start. Proceeds from the race will benefit heart patients in northwest Illinois through the FHN Cardiology Department. Advance online registration is $25/adults and $10/ages 17 and under Race Day Registration is $35/adults. A virtual 5K option also is available. For more details or to sign up, visit fhn.org/5k.

July 22

Living Through Grief
6 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.

Sports Physical Clinic - Freeport
5-7 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills, 1010 W. Fairway Drive, Freeport
No appointment necessary; students are asked to come during the time scheduled for their sport . 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.

July 23

Prenatal Class (Session 2)
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 2 focuses on labor and delivery, breastfeeding and a tour of the FHN Family Birthing Center at FHN Memorial Hospital. Register for all three classes online at fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221 for more information.

July 24

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.

July 25

Blood Pressure Screening
1 - 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.

July 26

Blood Pressure Screening
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Lower Level, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.

Sports Physical Clinic - West Carroll
1 – 4 p.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Savanna; 2107 Chicago Ave, Savanna
Call 815-273-3323 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.

July 27

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.

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Welcome

Coming up in this week's issue of The Focus you'll find:

Help for Martiny McClellan
July LinkedIn Giveaway
FHN Healthcare Scholarships
FHN Employee Discounts
Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You!
Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health
New Arrivals
Our Sympathy
Classified Ads

Help for Martiny McClellan

Housekeeping Lead Martiny McClellan and her family lost everything in a house fire on Thursday, July 11. Her son, daughter, and granddaughter lived with her, and whatever was not burned has succumbed to smoke and water damage.

Please find it in your hearts to help this beautiful person and her family in their time of need.

Monetary donations accepted along with any other items including clothing: Women’s 8/10 and 6, Boy’s 10/12, and newborn baby girl.

Please reach out to Kelly Murray in maintenance with any donations.

July LinkedIn Giveaway

We are excited to announce a LinkedIn promotion for FHN staff where you can enter to win a $50 gift card to the FHN apparel store. Please follow the instructions below to enter.

To be entered into the drawing, you will need to complete all of the following items:

1. Follow the FHN page
2. Like one of our posts
3. Share one of our posts

The deadline to enter is noon Wednesday, July 31. Make sure to complete all of these steps before the deadline to be entered!

We will randomly select the winner from all who qualify on Friday, August 2. The winner will be notified by email.

Good luck and thank you for participating! This promotion is limited to FHN employed non-leadership staff who are new followers to the FHN LinkedIn page.

FHN Healthcare Scholarships

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.

• Healthcare Career Scholarship Program for up to three $1,000 scholarships
• Diversity Healthcare Career Scholarship Program for up to one $1000 scholarship
• Volunteer Services Scholarship Program for an active member of the FHN Student Volunteer Program with a minimum of 40 volunteer hours

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].

FHN Employee Discounts

Vizient Employee Discounts

To 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.)
• Abenity has discounts for zoos, amusement parks, museums, etc. in IL and elsewhere
• Neither Vizient nor FHN can guarantee that these employee discounts are the best deals available. You may be able to shop around for better deals via Groupon or other programs.

Example: Cellphone Discounts

Verizon Wireless
• Existing Verizon customers should look for the heading: “Already have a Verizon Wireless account?” and click the small arrow ( > ) underneath. Sign into your Verizon mobile account and follow the steps provided. For assistance, call the Verizon wireless employee validation center at 800-890-8007.
• New Verizon customers should go to a Verizon store to create an account and choose a plan or call the new account hotline at 800-922-0204.

AT&T Wireless
• Existing AT&T customers should log into their account and follow the steps provided. For assistance, call the AT&T wireless business division at 800-331-0500.
• New AT&T customers should go to an AT&T store to create an account and choose a plan (or call the new account hotline at 866-945-8251.) (NOTE: There is an option to print a coupon to bring to an AT&T store, but this will not work in Illinois, Wisconsin, or Iowa)
You will need to provide them with Foundation Account Number (FAN #): 02562984.

US Cellular

FHN 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 Fit

FHN 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 Illinois

FHN 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 Marketplace

FHN team members have access to thousands of other discounts on the FHN Staff Advantage Marketplace.

Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You!

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

July is …
Cord Blood Awareness Month
Group B Strep Awareness Month
Healthy Vision Month
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month
Sarcoma Awareness Month
UV Safety Month

The July – August Sun Dance Ritual takes place at this time. For many tribes of the Plains Indians, the Sun Dance was a major communal religious ceremony. Generally held in early summer, the four-day dance ceremony involves sacrifice and supplication to ensure harmony between all living beings.

This is also the time of the July – August Green Corn Ceremony, performed by some Oklahoma tribes as a time of renewal. The ceremony involves participation in sweat lodge ceremonies, dances, offerings, and fasting.

Imamat Day is celebrated July 11 every year by Ismailis on the day that the Imamat or religious leader transferred from the past Imam to the present Aga Khan.

The people of Puerto Rico celebrate Munoz-Rivera Day on July 20. The day celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Luis Munoz-Rivera, a Puerto Rican patriot, poet, and journalist.

July 21 is Guru Purnima for people of the Jain and Hindu faiths. It is celebrated to revere and honor their Gurus (spiritual masters).

Buddhists celebrate Buddha’s first teaching with Wassana / Dhamma Day on July 21. The day marks the beginning of the three-month Rains Retreat for self-examination and peace-making for monks and nuns.

July 24 is Pioneer Day for Mormons. The day honors the U.S. pioneers led by Brigham Young, who first settled in Utah in 1847. The day is celebrated with parades to remember their pioneering ancestors.

Venezuela and Ecuador celebrate Simon Bolivar Day on July 24. Simon Bolivar (1783-1830) was one of South America’s greatest generals. His victories over the Spaniards won independence for Bolivia, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. He is called El Liberator and “the George Washington of South America.”

New Arrivals

We extend our congratulations to ...
Dr. Irena Markovic (FMH Hospitalist) on the birth of her daughter, Anica.

Our Sympathy

We extend our sympathy to ...
Laura Mack (Telemetry) on the death of her father.

Amanda Bradbury (Quality) on the death of her father-in-law.

Dr. Diana McNulty (Internal Medicine) on the death of her father-in-law.

Classified Ads

HUGE GARAGE SALE! 1110 S Flack Rd, Pearl City: July 18-20 (Thu-Fri. 8-5, Sat 8-2). Dog kennel, dog steps, TV, sewing chair, sewing machine cabinet, kitchen table, kitchen chairs, folding chairs, brass bed frame, furniture, home/wall decor, bar signs, Dr. Who items, tools, golf clubs, lawn chairs, stadium chairs, garden tools, queen size comforters, queen size sheet sets, decorative pillows, vintage items, dishes, dinnerware sets, small kitchen appliances, many household & kitchen items, adult clothes XS-3X, adult coats, Sperry shoes, girls clothes size newborn-12, boys clothes size 12/14, kids coats & snow pants, kids shoes.

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.