Focus Newsletter

September 4, 2025

Congratulations to July's
PRIDE Champions!
Recognizing FHN team members who delivered excellence!
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Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center Celebrating 30 Years
You're invited to join us at an Open House as we celebrate this milestone!
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Know an FHN provider who exhibits healthcare excellence?
Nominate them for this year's Physician or Advanced Practice Professional of the Year award.
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"Dreams Need Donors"
Partners in Giving Campaign
FHN's annual employee giving program to support patient care is in full swing! See flyer for details about prize drawings and department events.
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FHN Sports Physicals Raised More Than $13,000
A total of 13 sports physical clinics were held at FHN offices across northwest Illinois this summer, providing 554 physicals and raising $13,855 to donate back to 11 area schools.
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Upcoming Events

September 8: Living Through Grief
September 9: Small Steps. Big Rewards. Pre-diabetes Education Class
September 11: Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group
September 11: Parkinson's Support Group

Blood Pressure Screenings: Free screenings are offered regularly
throughout our service area by FHN Community Services.

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Welcome to the FHN Team
Alexis Allen - Respiratory
Teamaria Carter - Housekeeping
Manuel Godinez - Security
Liam Gridley - FNS
Jose Hernandez - Housekeeping
Amber Koester - Highland View Dr.
Emily Kornfeind - Hospice
Alexa Martinez - Housekeeping
Natalie Reifsteck - Respiratory
Mallory Sheppard - Telemetry

We Extend Our Sympathy to ...
Len Carter (Human Resources) on the loss of his sister.
Chelsey Lizer (Supportive Care) on the loss of her grandmother.

Classified Ads
Please submit your classified ad information to Tammy Edler by 10 a.m. the Thursday before publication, and send your donation to the Foundation.

Celebrating Health in September
Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Food Safety Education Month
Healthy Aging ® Month
National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Cholesterol Education Month (click this link for a tool kit!)
National ITP (Platelet Disorder) Awareness Month
National Pediculosis Prevention Month/Head Lice Prevention Month
National Recovery Month
National Sickle Cell Month
National Suicide Prevention Month
Newborn Screening Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Pain Awareness Month
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Sepsis Awareness Month
Sexual Health Awareness Month
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
World Alzheimer’s Month

Weeks to Note:
September 8 - 14 is National Folic Acid Awareness Week

Days to Note:
September 4 is World Sexual Health Day
September 9 is Health Empowerment Day (another great tool kit at this link!)
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day

Visit the Career page
to see current open positions at FHN.
Visit FHN Careers.

FHN employees are eligible for thousands of discounts - both local
and national!

Visit the FHN Store to
find a variety of clothing and FHN-branded items
for everyone!

We have a lot to be proud of at FHN, from our talented, dedicated team 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.

Please encourage patients, friends, and family to take advantage of FHN resources and spread the word about what FHN is doing in the community.

Thank you for your help in promoting FHN!

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Tammy Edler for each issue is by 10 a.m. the Thursday before publication.

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