November 29, 2018
With health insurance coverage dates coming up, it is important for people to understand their needs and which plans are the best option for them and their families. If you do not have insurance and are finding yourself confused about the process of the Affordable Care Act, Fort HealthCare can help you. Choosing a plan […]
November 14, 2018
On Tuesday, November 6th, the seventh annual Fort HealthCare Rock the Walk Challenge came to a close. Over 380 participants spent six weeks developing healthy habits, and worked to increase the amount of exercise minutes they were doing. This challenge also encourages participants to develop a base and routine with physical activity to help increase […]
November 9, 2018
Fort HealthCare has once again received the distinction of Most Wired™ Hospital for 2018. This recognition is awarded by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) every year to select hospitals across the country via results of their Most Wired™ Survey. Fort HealthCare is one of 9 hospitals in Wisconsin to receive this honor. […]
October 15, 2018
Fort HealthCare is pleased to welcome a new pediatrician to its team of providers. Monica Bianca Musete, MD joins pediatric providers Julia Dewey, MD, Donald Williams, MD, Catherine Sweeney, MD, Heidi Jennrich, APNP, and Lauren Mayer, APNP at the Fort HealthCare Pediatrics clinic located at 500 McMillen Street in Fort Atkinson. She is currently accepting […]
October 11, 2018
Submitted by Caleb Chitwood, PharmD, PGYI Pharmacy Practice Resident, Fort HealthCare A century ago the most devastating pandemic in recent recorded history, the 1918 influenza virus (Spanish Flu) infected up to a third of the world’s population and is estimated to have killed more than 50 million worldwide; 675,000 in the United States. At the time, […]
October 10, 2018
The Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Business Honor Roll recognizes outstanding local businesses that support their schools each year. The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District (PEASD) nominated Fort HealthCare for this recognition in 2018, in honor of the multiple ways Fort HealthCare has supported the district. PEASD school board president, Scott Hoff, states, “The Palmyra-Eagle […]
September 10, 2018
Fort HealthCare Celebrates Falls Prevention Education and Collaboration Coordinated nationwide events mark the 11th anniversary of Falls Prevention Awareness Day Fort Atkinson, WI (September 10, 2018) – Falls are not a normal part of aging, but they are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. That’s why Fort HealthCare is partnering […]
August 30, 2018
Fort HealthCare is challenging the greater Jefferson County area to “Rock the Walk,” inviting people to track their physical activity on a weekly basis in order to be more mindful about their health and current level of physical activity and to challenge them to increase their level on a daily basis, while competing for great […]
August 17, 2018
The Fort HealthCare Diabetes Education department introduces a new free monthly education and support group for individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and for anyone that wishes to learn more about diabetes. Loved ones are also welcome to attend. The group will meet on the second Wednesday of each month, beginning on September 12th, from 5:30 […]
June 26, 2018
The seventh annual Fort HealthCare Slimdown Challenge officially came to a close on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Over 850 participants in the Jefferson County and surrounding area spent eight weeks developing healthy habits. In addition to trying new healthy foods and fitness trends, increasing motivation to stay healthy, and renewing self-esteem, this year’s participants reported […]