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Family First Physicians will be offering this very popular and unique class on infant feeding taught by Jennifer Kleckner RN, IBCLC.  She will be teaching parents how to transition their babies to solids without using baby food or even a spoon.  This class is intended for parents and babies at least 6 months old.  It will be interactive, a bit messy, and fun, so bring your baby and join us for an introduction to starting solids… without a spoon!

This class will be held on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 12:30 pm at our office.  Please call us at 815-784-6300 or email at office@familyfirstdocs.com to register for this class by August 22, 2012.

Limited space is available.  Registration preference given to patients at Family First Physicians through August 13, 2012. If you are not a patient please call after this date to see if there are any spaces remaining.

$15 per family

Dr. Reddy, the hospital’s chief pathologist and director of the health system’s Continuing Medical Education program, received the Promotion of Quality of Award. Dr. Federici, a family medicine physician who practices in Genoa received the Outstanding Service to Patients Award.  Dr. Maillefer, a general surgeon with DeKalb Clinic, received the Humanitarian/Community Service Award.

The awards were presented at the health system’s fourth annual Physician Recognition Event.  Twenty-two physicians from the Kish and Valley West Community Hospital medical staffs received nominations from employees, the community and medical staff colleagues.

Outstanding Service to Patients
Dr. Federici, who is board certified in Family Medicine, cares for women and their children, stressing a natural approach to medicine and parenting.

Patients who nominated her said she is an outstanding doctor, a doctor who listens, “really listens to you,” who takes the time to answer questions and explain things in a way patients can understand. She is highly recommended by others and described as caring, knowledgeable, helpful and available after hours.

One nominator noted that her children, like so many, seem to get sick right after the doctor’s office has closed, or worse yet, on a Friday, after 5 pm. She said she has had to call this physician, after office hours, because of a sick child.

“I felt so bad – I didn’t want to take her away from her own family time – but not once, did she ever make me feel like I was intruding. In fact, she reminded me that she was there for us whenever we needed her. As a first time parent, I cannot find words to express my gratitude for her consistently understanding attitude.”

Another said her children love going to the doctor because of Dr. Federici’s care.  Strengths described in her nominations include the words “goes above and beyond,” “offers outstanding support,” and “amazed at how patient she is with me.”

Dr. Federici, mother of four and a board certified lactation consultant, makes herself available for classes and support groups on breastfeeding and is respected for her wealth of knowledge on the subject. She also is a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.

She joined the medical staff and started her practice, Family First Physicians, Genoa, in 2006, where she continues with the help of her husband, Barry.  In 2010, she received the Daily Chronicle’s DeKalb County’s Finest Awards for Best Physician and One of the Best Women’s Health Centers. Dr. Federici also received an award from the Chicago Area Breastfeeding Coalition in November 2010.

August 21, 2010 – We are so proud to announce Dr. Karen Federici has been given the Reader’s Choice Award for BEST PHYSICIAN.  Also, Family First Physicians received a Reader’s Choice Award for ONE OF THE BEST WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTERS. 

We would like to thank our family of patients for these honors.  Having the best patients is what makes our Family First family special!

Mothers and babies are welcome to attend and discuss the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. Our staff nurse Jennifer Kleckner, RN, CLC will be facilitating the group each month at Kishwaukee Community Hospital.

No need to register-come as often as you like. Just stop in with your baby to meet other breastfeeding moms and receive the support and encouragement you need!

Second  and Fourth Thursday of every month,
10-11:30 am, at KCH Roberts Conference Center