Care That Extends Beyond Our Walls
At Fort HealthCare, our commitment to improving health extends beyond the patients we care for each day. Through community partnerships, charitable programs, educational initiatives, and investments in local healthcare services, we strive to strengthen the well-being of the communities we serve.
In 2025, Fort HealthCare reached several significant milestones, including the completion of a $40 million campus expansion, investments in advanced technology and clinical services, and continued support for programs that improve access to care throughout our region.
“We remain focused on listening to our community and expanding services so patients can receive exceptional care without the need to travel far from home.”
~ Michael Anderson, MD, President & CEO, Fort HealthCare
Investing in Our Community
Fort HealthCare is committed to supporting programs and services that improve health outcomes and quality of life across our region.
In Fiscal Year 2025, Fort HealthCare provided:
- $639,930 in uncompensated charity care
- $5.6 million in unreimbursed Medicaid support
- $240,000 in support for Rock River Community Clinic healthcare services
- More than $146,000 in community sponsorships and donations
- Funding for School Nurse and Reach Out Respite programs
- Support for Meals on Wheels and numerous local community organizations
These investments help expand access to care, support vulnerable populations, and strengthen the overall health of our communities.
Supporting Health Beyond the Hospital
Through the Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation and generous community support, Fort HealthCare continues to invest in programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.
In 2025, Foundation-supported initiatives included scholarships for future healthcare professionals, heart failure monitoring devices for patients at home, diabetic eye screenings, rehabilitation equipment, and breast cancer awareness efforts that helped provide mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women.
Community fundraising initiatives such as Love Lights also help support healthcare scholarships and services that improve independence and quality of life for local residents.
Investing in the Future of Care
In Fiscal Year 2025, Fort HealthCare invested more than $10.2 million in capital improvements designed to enhance the patient experience and support exceptional care.
Investments included advanced surgical technology, upgrades to surgical suites, improvements to the Center for Women’s Health, and new technologies that support clinicians across the organization.
These investments, combined with the completion of Fort HealthCare’s campus expansion, position the organization to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the communities it serves for years to come.
Learn More About Our Community Impact
The stories, partnerships, and investments highlighted above represent just a portion of Fort HealthCare’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of our region.