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H1N1 vaccine now widely available

Monday, December 21, 2009 - Vaccine available for general population of patients More...

Staying Safe While Being Festive

Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday season, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Here you will find helpful tips about your home, places you visit, and other dangers to consider this holiday season. More...

H1N1 Flu Vaccine Groups Expanded

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - Expansion of Vaccine Groups for H1N1 More...

H1N1 vaccines encouraged for high risk patients

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - New Guidelines for At-Risk Populaton for H1N1 More...

Visitor Restrictions in ICU

Thursday, November 5, 2009 - H1N1 Flu causes restrictions in ICU More...

H1N1 vaccine available to high risk patients

Thursday, November 5, 2009 - Vaccine available to Fort HealthCare high risk patients More...

Influenza talk by Dr. Williams on WFAW Radio podcast

Friday, October 23, 2009 - Dr. Donald Williams talks about influenza on WFAW Morning Magazine. More...

Diabetic Wound Care

Thursday, October 22, 2009 - Join Fort HealthCare for a family event on November 14th from 9a.m. until noon! Find out about wound care and get a free foot screening. More...

Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Welcomes New Physician

Thursday, October 22, 2009 - Fort HealthCare's Internal Medicine & Pediatrics clinic in Fort Atkinson is pleased to welcome internal medicine specialist Maysa Hussain, MD to their medical group practice. More...

Think Pink: Get Your Mammogram Today!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Scheduling a mammogram appointment is easy, thanks to Fort HealthCare's online appointment request. Evening and weekend time slots are available to accommodate busy women. More...

Free Foot Pain Seminar Offered

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Podiatrist Brent Yaeggi, D.P.M., of the Rock River Foot & Ankle Clinic will address causes of and solutions for foot pain in a free seminar at Fort Memorial Hospital's auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. More...

Fort HealthCare Recognizes National Audiology Month

Monday, September 28, 2009 - Fort HealthCare Audiology is recognizing October as National Audiology Awareness Month and offering free hearing screenings to adults over 18. More...

Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic Welcomes New Physician

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - The providers at Fort HealthCare Ear Nose & Throat are pleased to welcome William Hofmann, MD to their family of care. Hofmann has made his home in Whitewater and specializes in otolaryngology treatment, with a special interest in sinus, neck and ear surgery. More...

Audiology Tools Enhance Hunting Experience

Thursday, September 3, 2009 - Phil Lenox remembers as a child walking through the woods on a clear day, accompanied by the symphony of nature. Leaves rustling, pine needles crunching under his boots, all the various birds and forest animals cackling and cooing as he meandered along his way. These experiences led him to a love of the outdoors and a hunting hobby that he looks forward to every fall. He could have been sidetracked because of a hearing problem, however, which is why he is thankful for his Walker Game Ears, a hearing enhancement and safety device developed exclusively for bow and gun hunters. More...

Transitions Lifestyle Program at Fort HealthCare is Changing Lives

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - When Sharon Schoen's husband told her he wanted to lose weight last winter, she said, “Let's do it together,” because she wanted to shed about 20 pounds herself. They enrolled in Fort HealthCare's 12-week Transitions Lifestyle Program, a class designed to teach people how to change their lifestyles and lead healthier lives. The class teaches healthy eating habits and ways to exercise and manage stress for optimal health. More...

Schedule School Physicals Now

Monday, August 17, 2009 - Summer is here, and the last thing most parents think about is scheduling a school physical for the coming year. It's a great time for back-to-school and sports physicals, however, as most kids are just getting started on summer break activities, and it is one less activity to worry about in September, when kids return to school. More...

Water in Ears Preventable

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - As much fun as water is, it can contribute to severe health problems in your ears. This is especially true for young children, who are more susceptible to ear infections, although kids of all ages who spend a lot of time in the water can get what is commonly known as “swimmer's ear.” More...

Varicose Veins Treated Faster, Less Painful

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - Varicose veins affect more than 10 percent of all American adults with discomfort, swelling and appearance concerns. The condition, known medically as superficial venous reflux, develops when the valves that usually keep blood flowing out of the legs become damaged or diseased. This is what causes the pooling of blood and resulting varicose veins. More...

Fort HealthCare offers online bill payment

Friday, June 5, 2009 - Fort HealthCare is now accepting online payments through a secure website for Fort Medical Group and Fort Memorial Hospital charges. Patients and family members can now pay their balances 24 hours a day using their credit or debit cards. More...

New Orthopedic Surgeon Welcomed

Friday, May 29, 2009 - With the addition this June of surgeon James Bruno, M.D., Fort HealthCare's Orthopaedic Associates will have five orthopedic experts to serve patients suffering from musculoskeletal injuries or diseases. More...

Fort HealthCare Celebrates Better Hearing and Speech Month

Friday, May 1, 2009 - May is Better Hearing and Speech Month More...

Latest information on Swine Flu

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - Fort HealthCare is your local source for information on the Swine Flu situation. More...

National Athletic Training Month

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - March is the ninth annual National Athletic Training Month. This year's theme is Healthcare for Life and Sport. More...

Fort HealthCare Caregiver Respite Program Available

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - The Reaching Out Respite program in Lake Mills has openings for new guests each week. Reaching Out is a collaborative effort between Fort HealthCare, area churches and local volunteers. The program's purpose is to offer companionship and social activities for adults while providing up to six hours of respite for full-time caregivers. More...

Relief for Incontinence

Friday, January 9, 2009 - Millions of Americans suffer from urinary incontinence, or lack of bladder control. Though urinary incontinence can be embarrassing, the condition is treatable. In many cases, it can even be cured. Fort HealthCare's new Continence Care Program is a cooperative effort between Fort HealthCare's Center for Women's Health, Fort HealthCare Urology Associates and Fort HealthCare Therapy & Sports Center, and offers a respectful, dignified, and comprehensive approach to the treatment of bladder problems in both men and women. More...

Fort HealthCare announces expanded role for medical director

Friday, January 9, 2009 - Fort HealthCare has announced that Edwin Fischer, M.D. has been appointed medical director for all of Fort HealthCare and its subsidiary organizations. More...