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Fort HealthCare Lifts Restrictions on Elective and Outpatient Procedures

Friday, May 8, 2020

Fort HealthCare is lifting the temporary restrictions placed on elective surgery and outpatient procedures due to the COVID-19 virus. The decision follows the release of Governor Evers’ Badger Bounce Back plan for the state. The health system will schedule non-high risk patients for as soon as Monday, May 11.  “This is great news for patients […]

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Fort HealthCare Now Offering Video Visits

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Fort HealthCare wants to ensure that patients have access to the care that they need in this time of stay-at-home regulation. While Fort HealthCare has remained open for essential in person clinic visits, we want to give patients various forms of access to connect with providers from the safety and convenience of their own home […]

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Fort HealthCare Partners Reflect on Years of Service During National Volunteer Week

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Monday, April 20, 2020

As members of the Fort HealthCare Partners organization, Fort Memorial Hospital volunteers are an invaluable resource to the community and a vital part of any healthcare organization. Several important roles fulfilled by volunteers add a tremendous amount of value to Fort HealthCare’s services and directly influence positive patient and guest experiences. During National Volunteer Week, […]

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Fort HealthCare’s COVID-19 Hotline and Cloth Face Cover Guidance

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

**PLEASE READ: COVID-19 CLINIC SAFETY MEASURES** Fort HealthCare has established a COVID-19 Hotline at (920) 648-7696 for answers to your questions, to learn about virtual health (e+CARE) visits, our walk-in clinic, current hospital visitation guidelines, and more. In addition, Fort HealthCare has added guidance on wearing cloth face covers. Recently the State Department of Health […]

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Fort HealthCare’s Gratitude on Community Outreach

Friday, April 3, 2020

Fort HealthCare has been overwhelmed by the outreach of the community to want to help during this outbreak of COVID-19. We are continually monitoring supplies, and while we have all available personal protective equipment today, the situation may change. We do welcome donations of masks and other personal protective equipment, as well as hand sanitizer/wipes […]

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Fort HealthCare’s Safer at Home Stance

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

At Fort HealthCare, we’ve been working diligently to prepare for Coronavirus for several weeks. This extensive preparedness is in collaboration with numerous community and healthcare partners. These collaborative teams consist of intelligent, caring, resourceful and devoted caregivers and support teams. Our planning focuses on meeting the needs of a large influx in patients requiring advanced, […]

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Community Leaders Say “Stay Home”

Friday, March 20, 2020

Greater Jefferson county and surrounding community leaders and their staffs have been working diligently assessing and preparing for the potential of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) spread to the greater Jefferson County through regular calls to update, communicate and collaborate. The group is working well and feels prepared to respond to community needs. The community leaders are […]

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Jefferson County has First Positive Case of COVID-19

Friday, March 20, 2020

Jefferson County has confirmed the first positive COVID-19 (Coronavirus) patient. The patient was tested at a facility outside of Jefferson County but is a resident of Jefferson County. The patient recently traveled domestically and is self-quarantined at home at this time and being monitored. Fort HealthCare has been preparing for the potential spread of COVID-19 […]

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Fort HealthCare COVID-19 Update March 17, 2020

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

In an effort to keep our patients and team members safe, we are adopting a no-visitor policy as a proactive measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19 effective March 17, 2020 at 5 pm. No visitors, with few exceptions, will be allowed on the hospital campus until further notice. All visitors who meet exclusion criteria will […]

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Fort HealthCare COVID-19 Update 3.16.20

Monday, March 16, 2020

To best protect our patients and team members, Fort HealthCare is strongly discouraging visitors to our hospital campus. In a concerted effort with the Jefferson County Health Department, Fort HealthCare is putting the safety of the community first and foremost in responding to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. Having visitors refrain from visiting will cut back […]

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