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October 9, 2025    

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Diabetes Wellness Day
Come learn more about diabetes and how to manage your overall health!
Free screenings available. Fresh produce giveaway courtesy of FHN and the Stephenson County Farm Bureau. Read More
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Gala Tickets Available Now!
Gather your friends and join us on Friday, Nov. 14 for the annual FHN Gala! Enjoy a night of delicious food and fun as the incredible dueling pianos from Felix and Fingers light up the night. Read More
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Mercyhealth FHN Affiliation
By affiliating with Mercyhealth, FHN is creating opportunities to enhance patient care, expand services, and upgrade facilities and technology in the FHN service area. Stay up to date with our Frequently Asked Questions.
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
We want to remind everyone that early detection is key to fighting breast cancer. Regular screenings like mammograms and breast ultrasounds are vital tools that help catch potential issues early, when treatment is most effective. Early detection through screenings is a key focus, and while mammography remains the gold standard, the growth of ultrasound exams provides a crucial supplemental tool. To schedule your annual exam please call 815-599-6860.
We would like to take the time to thank entire Breast Health team for all of their dedication to providing quality care and compassion to the patients they serve.
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October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
We would like to recognize and celebrate the dedication and skill of our diagnostic medical sonographers. These amazing sonographers are crucial in providing accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans. Ultrasound is a rapidly growing modality and stands as a remarkable and reliable innovation that continues to revolutionize healthcare.
Thank you Tamen Squire, Kristen Dowel, Jess Reynolds, Bianca Herrera, Felicia Becker, Allie Rosalez, Jen Burns, Stacy Fellows, Sydney Moore, Kristen Munson, Ryle Allen, and Hanna Miner for all of the quality care you provide.

Upcoming Events

October 9: Mama Milk Circle Infant Support Group
October 9: Parkinson's Support Group
October 13: Living Through Grief

Flu Shot Clinics are being offered throughout the community this month.

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

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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 October
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Eye Injury Prevention Month
Health Literacy Month
Healthy Lung Month
Home Eye Safety Month
Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
National ADHD Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
National Physical Therapy Month
Prenatal-onset GBS Disease Recognition Month
Spina Bifida Awareness Month
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month (check out this toolkit!)

Weeks to Note:
October 5 – 11 is Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 5 – 11 is National Primary Care Week
October 6 – 12 is National PA Week
October 12 – 20 is Bone and Joint Health Action Week   
October 15 – 21 is International Infection Prevention Week        

Days to Note:
October 10 is World Mental Health Day
October 10 is World Sight Day   
October 11 is International Day of the Girl
October 13 is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
October 15 is Global Handwashing Day
October 15 is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
October 15 is World Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
October 16 is World Food Day
October 17 is National Mammography Day

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Visit FHN Careers.
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FHN employees are eligible for thousands of discounts - both local
and national!
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Visit the FHN Store to
find a variety of clothing and FHN-branded items
for everyone!
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