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Fort HealthCare Receives Wisconsin Association of School Boards Business Honor Roll Recognition

Community Health
Wednesday, 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 […]

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Fort HealthCare Invites Breast Cancer Survivors to Celebration Luncheon

Health, Wellness & You
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Fort HealthCare Healing Breast Care Center invites survivors from its program to join together for a complimentary light luncheon and model chocolate demonstration by southern chef, Tisha Morgan, on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 beginning at 11:15 a.m. at Fort Memorial Hospital, located at 611 Sherman […]

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Jefferson County earns GOLD Wisconsin Healthy Communities Designation

Friday, September 28, 2018

  Jefferson County has been recognized for its work to improve local health by receiving a “Wisconsin Healthy Communities” Designation. This new program is intended to recognize and encourage achievements in health improvement in Wisconsin communities, and to promote cooperation across multiple sectors. Gail Scott, Director/Health Officer, Jefferson County Health Department states “Jefferson County is […]

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Fort HealthCare Expands Pediatric Coverage to Johnson Creek

Health, Wellness & You
Thursday, September 13, 2018

As of October 1, three of Fort HealthCare’s pediatric providers from the Fort HealthCare Internal Medicine & Pediatrics clinic in Fort Atkinson will provide additional coverage for routine, same-day illness, and non-emergency appointments for infants, children, and adolescents at the Fort HealthCare Johnson Creek clinic. The clinic is located at 400 Doctors Court in Johnson […]

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Falls Prevention Education and Collaboration

Community Health
Monday, 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 […]

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Free Health Care Careers Group at Fort HealthCare for High School Students

Friday, September 7, 2018

Fort HealthCare’s Health Care Careers is a free program for high school students who may be interested in a career in the health care field. Students will come to Fort Memorial Hospital monthly and participate in fun and exciting “hands-on” health care experiences.  They will explore a “day in the life” of various health care […]

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Fort HealthCare Challenges Jefferson County Communities to ‘Rock the Walk’

Community Health
Thursday, 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 […]

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Women Who CARE Announces September 13 Garden Party

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Women Who CARE is pleased to announce a fall Garden Party at the home of Dr. James and Deborah Wishau. The event will be held on Thursday, September 13 from 5 – 7 p.m. at N6397 Cedar Lane, Lake Mills. The Garden Party features a tour of the Wishau’s home and seasonal foods catered by […]

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Fort HealthCare Introduces Free Monthly Diabetes Education and Support Group

Community Health
Friday, 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 […]

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Fort HealthCare Welcomes New Orthopaedic Surgeon – Hand & Wrist Care Specialist – Matthew S. Bliss, MD

Health, Wellness & You
Friday, August 10, 2018

Fort HealthCare is pleased to welcome a new orthopaedic surgeon-hand and wrist care specialist to its team of providers. Matthew S. Bliss, MD joins orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine providers Isidoro Zambrano, MD and Paul Schuppner, DO at the Fort HealthCare Orthopaedic Associates clinic located at 1504 Madison Avenue in Fort Atkinson. Dr. Bliss provides […]

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