September 19, 2024
Next Week's Calendar
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September 19
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.
September 23
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.
September 24
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.
September 26
Blood Pressure Screening1 - 4 p.m.
FACC, 890 W. Galena Avenue, 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.
September 27
Blood Pressure Screening11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson Street, Lower Level, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
September 28
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.
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.
Welcome |
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Coming up in this week's issue of The Focus you'll find: Nine Schools Get FHN Miles and Minutes Cash Learn About Healthcare Career Options at Free Event Winter Nurse Internship FHN Employee Discounts Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You! Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health Our Sympathy Classified Ads |
Nine Schools Get FHN Miles and Minutes Cash |
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Nine area schools received checks from FHN this fall, thanks to their dedicated fans who counted their exercise minutes through the summer with FHN’s Miles and Minutes program. Together, exercisers logged enough activity (for the contest, miles were normalized to help ensure a more level playing field for schools of all sizes) to equate to 177,738.5 miles – that’s the equivalent of more than 7 times around the Equator! FHN’s Miles and Minutes encouraged participants to be active and log various types of physical activity to win prize money for the school of their choice. Miles and Minutes winners were chosen in two main categories – miles per school system (normalized based on the number of students in each school system to help ensure that all schools had an equal chance to win, no matter their size or how many participants they enlist) and average miles per participant. The winners are: Miles per School System: Average Miles per Participant: Schools that did not win a prize in the two main categories were eligible for Sweepstakes prizes. This year’s winners are: The free program had 283 participants who logged all types of exercise from May 27 through August 25. |
Learn About Healthcare Career Options at Free Event |
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Explore the many career opportunities related to healthcare at FHN’s free Healthcare Career and College Fair Oct. 2. The event’s Exhibition Hall, with representatives from area colleges and universities available to discuss their programs and curriculum, will be open from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 on the lower level of FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street in Freeport. Throughout the day, healthcare subject matter experts will be on hand to discuss the variety of healthcare career options, including: This free event is designed for high school and college students as well as community members interested in a healthcare career. No registration is necessary.
For more information on the FHN Healthcare Career and College Fair, call 815-599-6706 or visit www.fhn.org. |
Winter Nurse Internship |
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The Winter Nurse Internship for nursing students in their final year of an associate or baccalaureate program will be returning later this year. This program is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop and expand clinical knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and task performance through exposure to various patient-care experiences. Interns will work with an experienced nurse mentor and assume shared responsibility for a patient assignment. If you know someone who may be interested in this program or would like additional information, please contact Carol Boeke, Talent Acquisition Specialist at ext. 6706. |
FHN Employee Discounts |
Vizient Employee DiscountsTo 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.) Example: Cellphone Discounts
Verizon Wireless AT&T Wireless US CellularFHN 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 FitFHN 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 IllinoisFHN 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 MarketplaceFHN team members have access to thousands of other discounts on the FHN Staff Advantage Marketplace. |
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 |
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September is:
Weeks to Note: September 23 – 27 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Days to Note: The United States celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month in September. Initiated in 1968 as “National Hispanic Heritage Week” but established in 1988 by the U.S. Congress, Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 because this day marks the anniversary of independence for five Hispanic countries – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico achieved independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18. Latinos from all across the nation take a moment to reflect on their history, customs, and culture, as well as the contributions their people have made to the United States. Several Indigenous tribes celebrate the September Sunrise Dance in September. This is an ancient rite of passage for 14-year-old girls and lasts four days. After a girl’s first menstruation, the girl is massaged and prayed for by an elder female relative. Then, the girl’s family decides which ceremony will be sponsored, which medicine man to choose, and whom to ask to be her godparents and co-sponsors of the ceremony. The people of Germany begin the celebration of Oktoberfest on September 21. Originally meant to be just a simple horse race event, the Bavarian character quickly took over and it became a happy gathering of cheerful beer drinkers. The Oktoberfest attracts approximately 7 million visitors each year and lasts for three weeks. September 22 is Mabon for people of the Wiccan faith. The day celebrates the fall equinox and the end of the harvest season. Apples are juiced for cider and grapes for wine. People of the Shinto faith in Japan observe Shuki sorei sai on September 22. On this Autumnal Equinox Day, people honor family ancestry, visiting ancestral graves and having family reunions. In Mexico, September 22 is the Chichen Itza Festival. During the Autumn Equinox, thousands gather at the Mayan temple of Kukulkan to see the interplay of sun and shadow as it forms the impression of a long-tailed serpent leading downward to the stone head of the serpent Kukulkan. The people of the Dominican Republic and Peru celebrate Our Lady of Las Mercedes on September 24. Celebrations are held in honor of the virgin in Carhuaz, Peru, with traditional processions, bands of musicians, bullfights, and fireworks. In the Dominican Republic, a procession is held at the site of the 16th century shrine of Our Lady of Las Mercedes, where Columbus fought a battle against the Indians and the Virgin Mary appeared to him. September 24 is Heritage Day for the people of South Africa. The holiday celebrates cultural diversity and serves as a time for South Africans of various heritages to strengthen bonds. |
Our Sympathy |
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We extend our sympathy to ... Dr. Michael McFadden (Jo Daviess) on the death of his father. |
Classified Ads |
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Chicago Day of Shopping … AND FUN! Saturday, 12/7/24: Enjoy the downtown Chicago atmosphere and holiday lights, holiday shopping or explore the city! Charter bus departs at 8:30 a.m. from Pecatonica High School, 1300 Main Street, Pecatonica, IL, and drops off near Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The day is yours to do as you choose! Bus returns to Pecatonica at approximately 8 p.m. $45 per person payment reserves your seat. If interested, please contact Kristin Kloepping at 815-990-6373 or Tammy Wichman at 815-275-7346. *No refunds given 2 weeks prior to the trip date, unless the trip is cancelled due to weather. Thank you! GARAGE SALE - 846 W Chestnut St, Freeport: Sept 26 & 27 (8-5) and Sept 28 (8-3) - House of Lindberg Hutch, TV cabinet, coffee table, toy chest, wood shelves, magazine racks, kitchen items (pans/dishes, glasses), Tupperware, small TV, books, DVD Tapes, Ladies 8 1/2 Shoes, purses, wallets, Christmas items, beer signs, Dr. Who items, doll baby bed, Barbie clothes, area rug, lamps, many knickknacks including angels, ladies clothes L–2X, 26” Sun Ladies Bike 7 speed $375.
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