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The general public is invited to join Holy Family Memorial for a flag raising ceremony at the HFM Medical Center, 2300 Western Avenue, Manitowoc, on April 1 to celebrate Donate Life Month. This is observed each April to honor organ donors and promote the importance of organ, tissue and eye donation.

Holy Family Memorial invites Manitowoc County organizations to participate in Move Manitowoc—a community step challenge to improve employee health and raise money for a good cause. The month-long challenge runs during May Global Health & Fitness Month with each team competing to achieve the highest average daily steps.

Holy Family Memorial is pleased to welcome Robert Bivins, MD, a family medicine physician to HFM Primary Care. Dr. Bivins will be located at HFM Lakefront Campus in Two Rivers.

Holy Family Memorial is hosting a Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug Compliance Training for Supervisors on Wednesday, April 17.

Holy Family Memorial awarded social worker Patricia Linck and volunteer Sharon McConnell with the HFM Inspired Caring Award. “Patricia is independent, a hard worker and has a wealth of knowledge from all her experiences which she uses to help patients and families achieve the best outcome for their situation,” wrote Patricia’s nominator.

Holy Family Memorial welcomes nurse practitioner Lisa Turner, APNP to HFM Primary Care.

Put on your running shoes and join Holy Family Memorial on Wednesday, March 13, for a free running clinic. Whether training for your first race or trying to improve on your last one, the HFM Running Clinic can help you run right, so you can run strong.

During February’s Heart Month observance, Holy Family Memorial is encouraging individuals to recognize signs and symptoms of a heart attack and know their risk for cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States and is responsible for one out of every four deaths overall.

HFM Behavioral Health welcomes clinical psychologist Callie Schroeder, PsyD, and licensed professional counselor Amanda Taylor, MS, LPC. Dr. Callie Schroeder has over five years behavioral health experience working with diverse populations including veterans, adolescents, and inmates at correctional institutions.

Holy Family Memorial is pleased to welcome its first baby of 2019.

Holy Family Memorial recognizes Patty O’Loughlin, Laboratory, and volunteer Joan Fessler as third quarter winners for the HFM Inspired Caring Award. “Patty demonstrates excellence by always being respectful of patient and staff, while using her phlebotomy skills to put the patient at ease when drawing blood,” wrote Patty’s nominator.

Registration is now open for Lean on the Lakeshore, a community-wide weight loss challenge presented by Holy Family Memorial starting January 2. The 100-day challenge is back to encourage area residents achieve a healthier lifestyle and to get more people active in the community.

Holy Family Memorial is spreading holiday cheer in December to patients and staff with the help of local singing groups.

Holy Family Memorial Home Health Care has been named to the Top 500 of the 2018 HomeCare Elite, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. HFM Home Health Care was the only home health agency in Manitowoc County to receive this recognition.

HFM Lakeshore Orthopaedics is proud to offer Manitowoc County’s only Orthopaedic Walk-in Care starting November 1. With Orthopaedic Walk-in Care, patients will be seen by one of the trained clinicians specialized in treating orthopaedic conditions and injuries.

For many of us, holidays are the time we miss our loved ones the most. One way to remember or honor a loved one is to light a Christmas light in their memory.

Nurse practitioner Amber Kornely is now seeing patients at Holy Family Memorial Primary Care located at HFM Lakefront Campus, 800 Lakefront Way, in Two Rivers. Kornely cares for patients of all ages and provides a full range of primary care services.

Holy Family Memorial is hosting a Community Town Hall on Tuesday, October 23 at 5 p.m. at the HFM Medical Center, 2300 Western Avenue, Manitowoc.

Cassandra Hurtienne has been awarded the 2018 Karen Kvalo Deehr Memorial Scholarship from Holy Family Memorial. The scholarship is awarded annually to an HFM employee pursuing an advanced degree in a health care-related field.

The open enrollment period for the Holy Family Memorial Chamber Clinic is now available for 2019. The HFM Chamber Clinic is an exclusive benefit available for members of both The Chamber of Manitowoc County and the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce, their employees, and employees’ family members.

Holy Family Memorial recognizes Deb Gillen, Education Department, and volunteers Mike and Mary Lee Brunet as second quarter winners for the HFM Inspired Caring Award. Gillen’s nominator wrote, “Deb is always seen living out HFM’s values, and puts in 110% to create an exceptional experience! She’s consistently positive with her interactions with others, and brings joy to the work place with her attitude and upbeat personality.