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Fort HealthCare COVID–19 Pandemic Response

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Fort HealthCare is prepared to respond to many different medical events, including the current COVID – 19 pandemic. Fort HealthCare is in regular contact with the Jefferson County Health Department and Wisconsin Department of Health Services in response to COVID – 19 and will follow the most current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control […]

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Fort Memorial Hospital Recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Fort Memorial Hospital announces it has been named a 2020 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This annual award honoring rural hospital performance is determined by the results of iVantage Health Analytics’ Hospital Strength INDEX®, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2020. “In collaboration with our community, […]

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Fort HealthCare to Offer Free Pre-Diabetes Discussion

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Fort HealthCare will be providing a series of educational discussions related to health and wellness in the Whitewater, WI community for 2020, serving Jefferson County. Programming is free and open to the public.  The next discussion, Pre-Diabetes: Join the Conversation! ,will take place on March 4th 1:15 pm at Fairhaven Senior Services (435 W Starin […]

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Fort HealthCare Lake Mills Welcomes New Adult Nurse Practitioner, Jacqueline Wolff-Ellifson, APNP-BC

Health, Wellness & You
Friday, February 14, 2020

LAKE MILLS – Fort HealthCare Lake Mills is pleased to welcome a new adult nurse practitioner to its team of providers. Jacqueline Wolff-Ellifson, APNP-BC joins the expert team of providers at the Fort HealthCare Lake Mills clinic. Wolff-Ellifson states, “I have been a nurse for over 20 years, and 14 of those years has been […]

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Women Who CARE hosting February 6th Luncheon at Fort Memorial Hospital

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Women Who CARE is pleased to announce our February 6 Luncheon at Fort Memorial Hospital in Classroom A from 12 – 1:15 p.m.  The luncheon will focus on learning about trauma-informed care, a framework being used in our schools by staff, nurses and counselors alike.  Lunch will be provided by Steel Away Café – which […]

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Fort HealthCare to Introduce Free Health & Wellness Educational Discussions

Monday, January 20, 2020

Fort HealthCare will be providing a series of educational discussions related to health and wellness in the Whitewater, WI community for 2020, serving Jefferson County. Programming is free and open to the public.  Mike Wallace, President/CEO of Fort HealthCare, will kick off the educational discussions on January 23, 2020 at Fairhaven Senior Services, starting at […]

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Fort HealthCare Accepting 2020 Scholarship Applications

Community
Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Fort HealthCare is offering scholarships totaling over $25,000 for the 2019-20 academic year to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Scholarships are being offered by the Fort HealthCare Partners, Fort HealthCare Medical Staff and Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation. Students interested in applying can complete an application online at www.FortHealthCare.com/scholarships. Applications are due by March 2, 2020. […]

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Fort HealthCare Earns 2019 College of Healthcare Information Management Executives Most Wired™ Award

Thursday, December 12, 2019

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is pleased to announce that Fort HealthCare has earned 2019 CHIME HealthCare’s Most Wired recognition as a certified level 7. The Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively healthcare organizations apply core and advanced technologies into their clinical and business programs to improve […]

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Fort HealthCare Provides Resources for Enrolling in the Insurance Marketplace

Community
Thursday, November 14, 2019

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 […]

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Fort HealthCare Partners Launch 35th Annual Love Lights Campaign

Community
Thursday, October 31, 2019

For 34 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 […]

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