August 1, 2024
Next Week's Calendar
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August 1
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.
GFP Rise-n-Shine Breakfast
7:30-8:30 a.m.
FHN Family Healthcare Center - Burchard Hills, Lower Level Conference Room
August 3
Family Wellness Expo10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lincoln Mall, 1247 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport
Join FHN, SSM Health, Stephenson County Health Department and FMFA Barbershop for a day filled with health screenings, yoga sessions, an enlightening speaker series, and plenty of fun activities for the kids. It’s a great opportunity to learn, have fun, and prioritize your family’s health and wellness.
August 6
Sports Physical Clinic - Stockton2-5 pm
FHN Jo Daviess Family Healthcare Center, 600 N. Rush Street, Stockton
Call 815-947-3211 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.
August 7
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.
August 8
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.
August 9
Sports Physical Clinic - Pecatonica10 am - 2 pm
FHN Family Healthcare Center – Pecatonica, 1301 Main Street
Call 815-239-1400 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.
August 10
BLS for Healthcare Professionals8 a.m. - noon
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room, lower level, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
For healthcare professionals only; this hands-on program focuses on high-quality CPR and basic life support skills Registration is $40, which includes the BLS Provider Manual (contains BLS reference card) and BLS certification card valid for 2 years. For more information or to register, visit fhn.org/basic-life-support.asp .
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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Coming up in this week's issue of The Focus you'll find: FHN Hosting Blood Drive August 12 Congratulations to June 2024’s FHN PRIDE Champions! FHN Healthcare Scholarships Share Your FHN Pride! Shop Online for Gear and Gifts FHN Career Corner Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You! Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health Our Sympathy Classified Ads |
FHN Hosting Blood Drive August 12 |
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One in three people will need blood at some point in their lifetime. Please consider joining us for a Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) blood drive Monday, August 12 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Appointments are available to donate between noon and 5 p.m. in the Globe and Deaconess rooms on the lower level of FHN Memorial Hospital. (Donors should enter the hospital through the east atrium entrance and follow signage to the event.) Visit https://donor.rrvbc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/55710 to make an appointment or for more information about donating blood. Walk-ins also will be welcome. Persons at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent) who weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health can donate blood. The process is relatively quick and painless and can save lives. If you are not sure if you are eligible to donate, call RRVBC at 815-965-8751. The RRVBC is the only supplier of blood and related services to FHN Memorial Hospital as well as all 4 Rockford hospitals and the UW Carbone Cancer Center of Rockford. |
Congratulations to June 2024's FHN PRIDE Champions! |
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Iris Fanning, Ambulatory Social Worker - While out in the community at the Salvation Army, Iris mentioned to Captain Lisa that a patient she sees at Hosmer Apartments was supposed to receive a delivery and the regular driver was unable to get to her to make the delivery. With further discussion, it was it noted two other individuals were waiting for their deliveries as well and Iris was able to take their deliveries to them, too! Autumn Seidemann, 3 East - Autumn's nominator, Megan, writes of a Hospice patient on their unit who had a 3-year-old visitor come to see him in his final days. The child was shy and uncomfortable being in the hospital, so Autumn took it upon herself to brighten the child's day. Autumn went to the ED, where it is known they have toys for the young patients, so she brought back a toy for this little girl. "She gave it to the little girl and her face just lit-up!" Autumn had truly made her day, as each time the child passed the nurse's station, she would always interact and say "hi" to Autumn. Additionally, this patient lost some belongings, and while they were never located, Autumn spent significant time trying to locate the items following the path of the patient's stay. Brian Reusch, Pharmacy - Late on a Friday, a patient required urgent assistance for Coumadin dosing, and Brian quickly responded to the need and then reached out to the patient to offer further guidance. Brian takes the time to ensure patients feel well informed about their medication and is compassionate in his approach. Others nominated this month include Lydia Sweitzer, Lindsay Bader, Polly Maltry, Amanda McIntosh, Lucy Roloff, Heather Hawkins, Adrienne Mallegni, Ashley Woodruff, Jennifer Kerchner, Shelby Rodriguez, Natalie Lyon, Samantha Spearman, and Rebecca Jacobs. 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. For more information and application forms for each scholarship, visit fhn.org/scholarships or contact [email protected]. |
Share Your FHN Pride! Shop Online for Gear and Gifts |
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Working at FHN means you help people for a living! Show your pride by wearing a logoed shirt, carrying an FHN water bottle, or using logoed golf balls, and share your pride by gifting a special FHN coffee mug, shirt and more. Log in to the FHN Online Store to find a variety of clothing for men and women, ranging from business attire to workout gear to scrubs, all bearing the FHN logo. You’ll also find sports goods like workout towels and golf balls, fun drinkware and lots of other options for gifts – or for yourself! “Hard goods” like drinkware and gift items will be delivered FREE via interoffice mail within 3 business days. Apparel and headwear items will be delivered within 10 – 15 business days and shipping charges do apply. Bookmark the FHN Online Store and keep checking back – we add new items often! |
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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August is …
Weeks to Note:
Days to Note:
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. Members of the Northern Cree, Ojibwa, and Algonkians tribes celebrate the last full moon in August with the August Native Wild Rice Harvest. The August Hopi Snake Dance requires two weeks of ritual preparation and snakes are gathered and kept watch over by children. The dancers then take an emetic and dance with the snakes in their mouths, with an Antelope priest in attendance. After the dance, the snakes are released to carry their prayers. People of the Wiccan faith celebrate Lugnasad on August 1. Its name is taken from the Celtic god Lugh, or Samildananch, which means “he of many gifts.” It celebrates the ancient festival of the first harvesting of grain in August. August 1 is Confederation Day in Switzerland. It was decreed in 1891, but the origins of this holiday date back to 1291, when the foundation of the Swiss Confederation was laid. The people of Macedonia celebrate Ilinden on August 2. The day commemorates the Macedonians’ revolt against the Ottoman army on August 2, 1903, on Ilinden, or St. Elijah’s Day. Canada, Japan, and the United States observe Hiroshima Day on August 6. This solemn day commemorates the day that the U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945. People from different backgrounds unite on this day to declare their commitment to never letting another nuclear bomb be used against humans again. |
Our Sympathy |
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We extend our sympathy to ... Isabella Thiel (Med Surg) on the death of her grandmother. Heather Hawkins (Telemetry) on the death of her grandfather. |
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