In Their Own Words

The providers and team of FHN affect the lives of so many, by providing expert care from diagnosis to recovery. Here are some of our patients' stories.

Bryant Carter

‘Blessed with the Sound of His Voice’

When Katrinna Carter noticed that her young son was slow to speak, she and her mom, Liz, a retired speech-language pathologist, turned to FHN for an evaluation – and ultimately, help.
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Karlene Johnson

‘So Glad FHN is Here for Me’

One reason she chose Tamisha Bonvillain, FNP-BC, IBCLC as her primary care provider is because Nurse Practitioner Bonvillain is a good listener and a patient explainer.
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Cardiac Sisters

Sisters Get Stents at Cardiac Cath Lab

Sisters Sherri Daniel of Freeport and Toni Bollon of German Valley have been doing things together since childhood – but they never dreamed they would both receive stents in FHN’s state-of-the-art cardiac catherization (cath) lab within four days of each other!"
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Kellermann Family

"Kellermanns Select FHN for Second Pregnancy"

When Samantha Kellermann of Lanark discovered she was pregnant with her second child, she knew she could count on FHN for her prenatal care, labor, and delivery. She and her husband, Josh, welcomed their daughter, Harper, at FHN’s Birthing Center more than two years ago..."
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Dallas Kosier

"They All Go Out of Their Way to Help"

It is safe to say that Dallas Kosier of Savanna had a difficult year. Her husband passed away from cancer, and Dallas received her own cancer diagnosis just shortly thereafter. "If you've had cancer, you know it is the scariest word in the dictionary..."
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Tom Rutkowski

Cancer Patient Considers FHN's Care 'The Gold Standard'

Navy veteran, retired businessman, and self-proclaimed "car nut" Tom Rutkowski was enjoying retirement with his wife at Lake Carroll, until one day he noticed lumps under both arms. He was feeling well and had no symptoms, but thought a quick check was wise...
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Jim

'Making a Fist Never Felt So Good'

Eager for relief from the pain and stiffness caused by his arthritis, Jim Wenger tried a promising new treatment for osteoarthritis.
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Sam

'It's Great to Hear Well Again'

Sam Tucibat woke up with sudden hearing loss in one ear, but the FHN team and HBOt 'tube time' got him back to hearing in stereo.
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Jennifer Newman

ENT Patient Finds Relief: 'Allergies No Longer Control My Days'

Sneezing, runny nose, congestion, drainage, fatigue, and headache are unpleasant for anyone. But Jennifer Newman of Freeport suffered with these symptoms every single day...
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Jeff Lamm r

Fighting Cancer and Leg Wound with FHN's Expertise

When Jeff Lamm was on vacation in Florida, he never dreamed that banging his leg on a boat would put him in the hospital and signal the start of a long healthcare journey...
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Stephen Lafferty

Surgical Success More Than the Luck O' the Irish

When all-things-Irish enthusiast Stephen Lafferty thought his knee needed an overhaul, he didn't want to count on luck. Instead, he trusted the professionals at FHN to help him regain his quality of life. His wife, Susan, first noticed his knee discomfort when he had trouble with...
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Bill Schramm

Feeling Dizzy? FHN Can Help Stop the Spin!

Dealing with vertigo can be a dizzying experience. Just ask Bill Schramm, Heather Politsch, and Rachel Boatwright. All three have grappled with the frustrating condition due to different causes. Any way it manifests itself, FHN has strategies to help make the room stop "spinning" for frustrated patients...
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