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FROM THE JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Flu Update

Community Health
Thursday, January 18, 2018

We are sharing this press release announcement on behalf of the Jefferson County Health Department:   Influenza is Here! The Jefferson County Health Department has been notified by local hospitals and clinics that they are seeing a large number of patients with influenza. This is a trend seen nationwide with more cases and deaths reported […]

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Fort HealthCare Transitioning 799 Intercept Program to Jefferson EMS

Community Health
Wednesday, January 17, 2018

For the past several months, Fort HealthCare has been working with Jefferson EMS to transition the 799 Intercept program to Jefferson EMS, where the highest call volume occurs. The transition is scheduled to begin on February 1st. The program will remain the same as it transfers to Jefferson, and will still serve the same geographical […]

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Fort HealthCare Hosts Next Walk With A Doc Event On January 13th

Community Health
Friday, January 5, 2018

Fort HealthCare is hosting the next Walk With a Doc (WWAD) free walking event on Saturday, January 13th, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Walkers will enjoy a refreshing and rejuvenating walk with different healthcare providers each month. The January 13th walk will be led by James Martin, MD of Fort HealthCare Business Health. Dr. Martin will provide support […]

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Fort HealthCare Hosts Next Walk With A Doc Event On December 9th

Community Health
Thursday, November 30, 2017

Fort HealthCare is hosting the next Walk With a Doc (WWAD) free walking event on Saturday, December 9th, 2017 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Walkers will enjoy a refreshing and rejuvenating walk with different healthcare providers each month. The December 9th walk will be led by Jennifer Winter, MD of Fort HealthCare Integrated Family Care. Dr. Winter will […]

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U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week

Friday, November 17, 2017

U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) is an annual observance highlighting the importance of being Antibiotics Aware and the steps everyone can take to improve antibiotic use or prescribing. Improving the way healthcare professionals prescribe antibiotics, and the way we take antibiotics, helps keep us healthy now, helps fight antibiotics resistance, and ensures that these life-saving […]

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Fort HealthCare Provides Resources for Enrolling in the Insurance Marketplace

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Open Enrollment is now open through the Health Insurance Marketplace until December 15, 2017. Fort HealthCare has a Certified Application Specialist that can provide assistance to help individuals navigate their way through all the options. If an individual calls 920-563-4443 they will be connected with a trained professional that can provide personalized help selecting plans […]

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Fort HealthCare World Diabetes Day, November 14th 2017

Community Health
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

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 […]

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Fort HealthCare Hosts Next Walk With A Doc Event On November 11th

Community Health
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Fort HealthCare is hosting the next Walk With a Doc (WWAD) free walking event on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Walkers will enjoy a refreshing and rejuvenating walk with different healthcare providers each month. The November 11th walk will be led by Stephanie Nottestad, MD of Fort HealthCare Cambridge Family Practice. Dr. […]

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Fort HealthCare Urology Associates Offers Free Prostate Screening November 11th, 2017

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

In recognition of prostate cancer awareness month, Fort HealthCare is offering a free, baseline prostate screening for men on Saturday, November 11th starting at 8a.m. and going until 11a.m. at Fort HealthCare Urology Associates, located at 520 Handeyside Lane in Fort Atkinson. Men between the ages of 55-69 who have not been diagnosed with prostate cancer are […]

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Jefferson County Drug-Free Coalition Hosting Alcohol Town Hall Event

Community Health
Friday, October 20, 2017

FROM THE JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT The Jefferson County Drug Free Coalition will host an Alcohol Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at the Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson in the first floor auditorium. This event will inform, engage and inspire people to think about the […]

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