Kristen Himmerick, right, stands with her husband, Shaun, and daughter, Stella, at the dedication of Carmen’s Giving Tree in her mother’s memory at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields earlier this month. (Provided photo)
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Carmen’s Giving Tree to help Franciscan Health Olympia Fields moms in need

The Franciscan Health Foundation recently launched a program to help new moms in honor of former nurse and long-time employee Carmen Freilich.

Carmen’s Giving Tree provides new mothers who give birth at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields access to essential items such as car seats, diapers and other necessities, at no cost. Freilich’s family felt the program was a fitting tribute to a woman who dedicated her 40-year career to supporting women throughout the childbirth experience.

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