When Michael Winter turned 45, his wife Dr. Jennifer Winter suggested he should get his first colonoscopy. The procedure found polyps that could have turned into cancer. “Saving your life is worth it,” Michael says about the quick and painless procedure. Dr. Winter explains the risk factors of colorectal cancer and the importance of getting colonoscopies to prevent it.
Fort HealthCare provides quality healthcare to the residents of an eight-community area, and has the only hospital in Jefferson County. The hospital is a modern, fully accredited, acute care facility with 49 beds. In addition, satellite clinics offer primary and specialty care in Fort Atkinson, Cambridge, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills, and Whitewater.
View VideoYou can now self-schedule your mammograms through MyCompass! When you log in, go to:
> My Appointments
> Schedule a New Appointment
> Choose a reason for your visit: Screening Mammogram
> Choose a location: Imaging
> Select the time that works best for you!
Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.
Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community
Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide and the quality of services delivered.
Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.
Feb 22, 2023
FORT ATKINSON – Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin today announced it has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™.
Jan 18, 2023