December 30, 2016
On January 1, 2017 MyCompass, Fort HealthCare’s online medical record, will now provide patients with access to OpenNotes® – the detailed notes written by your doctor during and after every visit. OpenNotes® is a national initiative working to give patients access to the visit notes written by their providers. Fort HealthCare patients who are enrolled […]
November 28, 2016
Beginning on December 8, 2016 (ending January 26, 2017), Fort HealthCare is offering an eight-week Meditation and Breathing Techniques class. The class will focus on meditation and breathing techniques to calm the mind and unwind tension in the body. It will include instruction and guidance, but there will be plenty of time to practice the […]
November 23, 2016
For 31 years, the Fort HealthCare Partners Love Lights Tree project has been a successful annual event, exemplifying the spirit of giving. Each year, the Fort HealthCare Partners select a project at Fort Memorial Hospital to support through the sale of Love Lights, and celebrate with a special community event. All are invited to attend. […]
November 8, 2016
Beginning in 2013, Fort HealthCare embarked on a journey to become a Baby-Friendly facility. The goal was reached, and the accreditation awarded in September, 2016. Fort Memorial Hospital is the 369th hospital in the United States to achieve this accreditation, and the 10th hospital in Wisconsin. To help celebrate this achievement, Fort HealthCare is hosting […]
November 4, 2016
The Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ) is pleased to announce that one million more Wisconsin patients will soon have ready access to the notes their providers write in their medical records. This work represents the local implementation of OpenNotes, a national movement advocating for enhanced communication between patients and providers through shared clinicians’ notes […]
November 4, 2016
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that currently has no cure, and up to 70 percent of type 2 diabetes cases can be prevented or delayed through modifying habits and adopting a healthier lifestyle. To help spread the word regarding treatment and the search for a cure, World Diabetes Day is held each November, which […]
November 1, 2016
For 31 years, the response from individuals, organizations, clubs and businesses has made the Fort HealthCare Partners Love Light Tree project a successful annual event, exemplifying the spirit of giving. Each year, the Fort HealthCare Partners select a project at Fort Memorial Hospital to support through the sale of Love Lights, and celebrate with a […]
October 31, 2016
Women Who CARE is hosting a luncheon at Fort Memorial Hospital on Thursday, November 3 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Classroom A on the ground floor of the hospital. The featured speaker will be Hope Oostdik, Dutch Designs, Lake Mills. Hope will share decorating ideas for your Thanksgiving table using the bounty of the […]
October 26, 2016
Mammograms are an important breast cancer screening tool for women. The National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates over 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year. One in eight women either currently has or will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and eight out of nine women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family […]
October 24, 2016
Fort HealthCare invites the community to participate in the Frosty Rock Challenge on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Proceeds for this family-friendly fitness event benefit the Jefferson County Cancer Coalition (JCCC). Advance registration is recommended. Visit FortHealthCare.com/FrostyRock for details. The Frosty Rock Challenge is a 12K mixed running course that starts at the Fort HealthCare Therapy […]