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Local Boys’ Bake Sale Benefits Hospitalized Children

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Just before school let out and summer vacation started for three 10 year old boys, they organized a bake sell for a school picnic at Barrie Elementary School. Vincent Healy, Drew Evans and Brayden Brown sold Cake Pops, Scotcheroos and M&M Cookies. Their bake sale idea was in response to the Fort Atkinson School District […]

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Fort Memorial Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehab Recertified

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Fort HealthCare’s Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Wellness staff would like to announce the recertification of their Pulmonary Rehab Program.  The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab (AACVPR) recently confirmed that the program meets the criteria for AACVPR Program Recertification.  The program first became certified in 2005 after a rigorous review by the AACVPR National Committee.  […]

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New Forensic Light Source for SANE Program

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

The Fort HealthCare Partners Organization recently purchased and donated a forensics Focus LED light source to the Fort Memorial Hospital Sexual Assault Nurse Exam (SANE) Program.  The light provides more sensitivity than traditional methods, leading to an increased amount of evidence that can be uncovered during the exam of a victim of domestic or sexual […]

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Fort HealthCare Pediatric Wellness Receives Grant from United Way

Friday, August 8, 2014

The United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth County Board of Directors have issued a pillar grant to Fort HealthCare’s Pediatric Wellness Team.  The grant, in the form of $4,750, was used toward the funding of the Railyard Obstacle Course project through Fort HealthCare. The Railyard Obstacle Course is used by the Pediatric Wellness Team […]

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Free Advance Care Planning

Health, Wellness & You
Friday, July 25, 2014

As a capable adult, you have many rights when you receive health care. You have the right to be told about your medical choices and their benefits and risks. You also have the right to accept or refuse these choices. Whatever, you decide it is important to talk about your decisions with your physician, other […]

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Fort HealthCare Safe Haven at the Fair

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Fort HealthCare is once again proud sponsors of the Jefferson County Fair, July 9-13. During the Fair we provide various services located within our tent located across from the Fair Park Office. Our tent is identified as a Safe Haven for several reasons. Have a need for a bandage? Need a place to cool off? […]

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The 2014 Slimdown Rockstar!

Friday, June 20, 2014

This year’s Slimdown Rockstar is Nick Hamele, losing the most weight thoroughout the challenge. Nick lost a total of 76.8 pounds over the 12 week challenge. When asked what was the biggest change he made Nick replied, “I really paid close attention to my calorie intake every single day.  I used an online calorie tracker […]

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Door-to-Door Health Needs Survey

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Each year, Fort HealthCare authorizes a comprehensive survey to assess the general public’s individual healthcare status and health-related behaviors. Survey results guide the organization in identifying the need for new and improved services, addressing individual health conditions more effectively and in assessing the overall health of the communities it serves. This year’s survey will again […]

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WCASA Voices of Courage Award

Thursday, April 24, 2014

On Saturday, April 26th, the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) will present its 2014 Voices Of Courage Awards at the Madison Masonic Center in Madison. Since 1999, WCASA has presented these awards to coincide with Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). They recognize and honor the outstanding work of Wisconsin individuals and organizations that have […]

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Fort HealthCare to Host Advanced Directive Clinic

Health, Wellness & You
Monday, April 7, 2014

April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD).  It is a day aside once a year to inspire, educate, and empower the public about the importance of advance care planning. All adults can benefit from thinking about what their healthcare choices would be in the event they are unable to speak for themselves.  These decisions […]

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