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Fort HealthCare and Homeless Coalition of Fort Atkinson Partnership Brings Housing Project to Successful Completion

Community Health
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

FORT ATKINSON – Fort HealthCare and the Homeless Coalition of Fort Atkinson are proud to announce the successful completion of their collaborative project to address housing instability within the community. Two families are now set to move into newly renovated transitional homes, marking a significant milestone in the joint effort to improve housing access for […]

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New Report Highlights Quality Care Provided by Fort HealthCare

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

FORT ATKINSON – Fort HealthCare is featured in a new report released today by the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) demonstrating Fort HealthCare’s work, along with hospitals around the state, to provide quality care. Fort HealthCare’s initiative, “Advancing Health Equity in Rural Communities”, is one of many case studies featured in the 2024 Wisconsin Health Care […]

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Fort HealthCare Attains Dementia Friendly Recognition

Community Health
Thursday, August 8, 2024

FORT ATKINSON – Fort HealthCare proudly announces its official recognition as a Dementia Friendly Organization, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing inclusive and compassionate care for all patients. To achieve this recognition, Fort HealthCare diligently met the rigorous criteria set forth by the Dementia Friendly Business/Organization standards: Over 50% of staff have […]

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Fort HealthCare Makes Historic Investment to Address Housing Shortage in Jefferson County

Community
Friday, July 19, 2024

FORT ATKINSON – Fort HealthCare has approved a $3 million investment in the Live Local Development Fund (LLDF), a strategic initiative aimed at addressing the critical need for additional housing in Jefferson County. This investment brings the fund’s total to $8.5 million, significantly enhancing its capacity to support housing initiatives. The LLDF, administered by Thrive […]

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Fort HealthCare Elevates Patient-Centric Care with the Launch of Patient and Family Advisory Council

Community Health
Friday, June 21, 2024

FORT ATKINSON – Fort HealthCare is proud to announce the establishment of its Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC), an initiative that marks a significant stride towards fostering patient-centered healthcare services. The PFAC, comprised of dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds, will play a pivotal role in collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance the overall patient experience. […]

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Fort HealthCare Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Recipients

Community
Monday, June 3, 2024

JEFFERSON COUNTY – Fort HealthCare is pleased to announce awarding $70,000 in scholarships for students pursuing academic degrees in career fields that support Fort HealthCare’s Mission. Each of the following scholarships is made possible by generous donations in recognition of the important roles in healthcare to maintain the quality of life we enjoy in the […]

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Fort HealthCare Receives Three Prestigious Top Workplace Awards

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

FORT ATKINSON – Fort HealthCare is extremely honored to accept three prestigious Top Workplace Awards this Spring including the 2024 Top Workplaces Award and 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for Purpose & Values by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the 2024 Top Workplaces USA Award by USA Today. “This is the 10th year in […]

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Fort HealthCare Receives Generous Donation from Trinity Lutheran Church in Honor of Dr. Frank Beran

Community
Friday, March 15, 2024

FORT ATKINSON – Fort HealthCare is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous donation of $12,050 from Trinity Lutheran Church. This donation is made in memory and honor of Dr. Frank Beran, a beloved figure in our community whose legacy of compassion and service continues to inspire. Dr. Beran, who served the Fort Atkinson […]

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Fort HealthCare Welcomes New Board Members

Thursday, March 7, 2024

FORT ATKINSON – Fort HealthCare is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the organization’s board of directors, Lesley Baird Chapin, PsyD, and Roberta Wedl, MD. Lesley Baird Chapin, PsyD, serves as the Vice President and Executive Director of the Pauquette Center for Psychological Services, an outpatient mental health organization catering primarily […]

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Fort HealthCare Honored with the Inaugural 2024 WHA Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion Award

Thursday, February 29, 2024

FORT ATKINSON – The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) awarded Fort HealthCare with the inaugural 2024 WHA Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion Award. The 2024 WHA Quality and Patient Safety Awards banquet recognizes hospitals that advance and improve patient outcomes in Wisconsin. The WHA has two award categories – Excellence in Health Care Quality and Patient […]

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