November 14, 2024
Next Week's Calendar
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November 14
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.
Parkinson’s Support Group
4–5 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital – Lower Level, Conference Dining Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport
The FHN Parkinson’s Support Group meets monthly to provide a vital space for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease to connect, share experiences, and find comfort in community. We offer a mix of emotional support, practical advice, and education about the disease. If you have any questions, please call Jackie Roach, RN, FHN Community Services Coordinator at 815-599-7437.
November 15
Festival of Trees All That Jazz Gala7 p.m.
Masonic Temple Ballroom, Freeport
Contact the FHN Foundation office at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport (1045 W. Stephenson Street) or by calling 815-599-6900 with questions.
November 17
Community Holiday Tree Lighting and Candlelight Walk5 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital (Stephenson Street side)
Enjoy the community holiday tree lighting and listen to the Highland Youth Choir as we “flip the switch” to light up Freeport’s holiday tree. Tree lighting at 5 p.m. is followed by a short candlelight walk to the Healing Garden at the Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center at FHN Memorial Hospital for a special light display and choir song. For more information on FHN's Festival of Trees events, visit www.fhn.org/festivaloftrees
November 19
The First Steps Grief Support Group10 - 11:30 a.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room - Lower Level
First Steps Grief Support Group is a bereavement group designed especially for anyone who has experienced a loss within the last 6 months. This 6-session group, meeting over the course of 3 months, offers you support as the first steps are taken in dealing with a loss. To register or more information, contact FHN Spiritual Care Coordinator, Sean Huguenin, at 815-599-6160 or visit fhn.org/firststeps. There is a maximum capacity of 12 attendees.
Blood Pressure Screening
3 - 5 p.m.
Joseph’s Pantry, 406 S. Adams, Freeport
Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
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.
November 21
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.
FHN Diabetes Wellness Day
2 –5 p.m.
Freeport Public Library Conference Room, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport
FREE screenings (blood glucose, blood pressure, BMI; hearing; foot screens and nail care information) and information on managing your health and well-being. Learn more about managing diabetes, healthy cooking, exercise, and more – and sign up for door prizes!
November 22
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.
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Coming up in this week's issue of The Focus you'll find: FHN Community Holiday Tree Lighting is Nov. 17 Winter Nurse Internship Application Deadline Extended Rx Renewal Available on MyFHN Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You! Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health New Arrivals Our Sympathy Classified Ads |
FHN Community Holiday Tree Lighting is Nov. 17 |
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Join FHN Sunday, Nov. 17 to kick off the holiday season with festive music and fun.
We'll gather 'round the big tree in front of FHN Memorial Hospital, 1045 W. Stephenson Street in Freeport at 5 p.m. for a performance by the Highland Youth Choir. Children can visit with Santa, and after the tree is lit, all are welcome to join in a candlelight walk to the Healing Garden of the Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center at FHN Memorial Hospital for cookies and hot chocolate and a special light display. No registration is necessary for this free event. For more information on FHN's Festival of Trees events, visit www.fhn.org/festivaloftrees. |
Winter Nurse Internship Application Deadline Extended |
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The Winter Nurse Internship return later this year, and the application deadline has been extended through Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. This program for nursing students in their final year of an associate or baccalaureate 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 with any questions. |
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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November is …
Weeks to Note:
Days to Note: November is National Indigenous Month in the United States. Since 1900, many have sought to recognize the great influence American Natives have had on the history, cultural development, and continuing growth of the U.S. Various dates and weeks were acknowledged until 1976, when Congress authorized a week in October as Native American Awareness Week. Finally, in 1990, the month of November was chosen because it is traditionally a time when many American Natives gather for fall harvest festivals, world-renewal ceremonies, and pow wows. Indigenous people in North America celebrate the October – November Iroquois Harvest Ceremony, a day-long ceremony to give thanks to earth spirits for providing now and in the future. Shichi-Go-San, celebrated November 15 in Japan, is a day of prayer for children’s growth. The ages of three and five for boys, and three and seven for girls, are celebrated. On this day, children dress up in their gala dresses and go with their parents to a Shinto shrine to pay a visit to the tutelar deity. Children are given thousand-year candy which is red and white with crane and turtle illustrations, symbols of long life People of the Sikh faith celebrate Guru Nanak’s Birthday on November 15. Born in 1469 BC, he was the first of the Ten Gurus of the Sikh faith and founded Sikhism. An accomplished poet, 974 of his hymns are in the Sikh scriptures, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. November 15 also is Lokashah Jayanti, which marks the Jain celebration of the birth of a famous 15th century reformer, Lonka Saha, who opposed temple worship and the use of images. The people of Puerto Rico celebrate Discovery Day on November 19. It celebrates the day Christopher Columbus found Puerto Rico on his second voyage to the New World in 1493. November 20 is the Transgender Day of Remembrance for the LGBT community. Begun in 1999, vigils, services, and a variety of other events are held to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. |
New Arrivals |
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We extend our congratulations to ... Dayna Yoder (Emergency Room) on the birth of her son. |
Our Sympathy |
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We extend our sympathy to ... Brittney Mordini (Orthopaedics) on the death of her father. |
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