Our Press Releases

Rock the Walk 2013 challenged local residents and workers to step up their fitness

Fort HealthCare recently challenged local residents and workers to increase their current activity level and improve their health by participating in the Rock the Walk 2013 Challenge. The 6-week challenge was open to employees of Fort HealthCare, Ball Corporation, Digi-Star, Fort Community Credit Union, Jones Dairy Farm, Nasco, Spacesaver and Standard Process. Residents were also […]

Jefferson County Cancer Coalition donates to Mammogram Voucher program

Recently, members of the Jefferson County Cancer coalition presented a donation in the amount of $2,000 to Fort HealthCare. The funds were designated for the Fort HealthCare Mammogram Voucher program, a service that offers free or reduced cost mammograms to women who may not be able to afford them. The Jefferson County Cancer Coalition is […]

Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation scholarship applications now available

Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from students pursuing health careers during the 2014-2015 academic school year. Scholarships valued at $500 to $5,000 each are available for students at the undergrad and graduate levels. Applications must be submitted online through the Fort Scholarships website, operated by the Fort Atkinson Community Foundation, by February […]

Holiday Art and Craft Fair at Fort Memorial Hospital

FORT ATKINSON – The Fort HealthCare Partners Organization is sponsoring a Holiday Art and Craft Fair at Fort Memorial Hospital. The fair will run for one day only, December 11, 2013 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the first floor Mezzanine area. The hospital is located at 611 Sherman Avenue East in Fort Atkinson. […]

I Think I Need a Sling

Doc, I think I need one of those bladder lifts. I get this one a lot.  We see a lot of women in the office with bladder problems.  Quite frequently, they have a friend or relative that “had her bladder tied up” or “had a sling placed”, usually followed by “can I have that done?”. […]

Fort HealthCare Home Health to Transition Client Care to Marquardt Home Health

After more than 25 years of service to area residents, Fort HealthCare will be closing its home health program effective January 31, 2014. Administrative staff from Fort HealthCare and Marquardt Village in Watertown have been working to assure a smooth transition for those adult and pediatric clients, their families, physicians and caregivers who agree to […]

Fort HealthCare re-aligns behavioral health for integrated approach

Prior to January 31, 2014, behavioral health services offered by Fort HealthCare will undergo a significant re-alignment, resulting in the closing of the 509 McMillen Street location in Fort Atkinson. In the new model of integrated care, the majority of outpatient clinical services will be incorporated into the regular office practices at select primary care […]

Affordable Care Act seminar December 10 at Fort Memorial Hospital

A free discussion regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) will be held on Tuesday, December 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Fort Memorial Hospital auditorium. The presentation will be helpful to those individuals interested in learning about the health insurance benefits provided by the individual plans offered in the legislation’s […]

Rock Lake Activity Center Holiday Tour of Homes

Fort Memorial Hospital Partners Love Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony

FORT ATKINSON – Each year, the Fort HealthCare Partners select a project at Fort Memorial Hospital to support through the sale of Love Lights. Through proceeds raised during the 2013 campaign, the Fort HealthCare Cardio and Pulmonary Rehab Department will receive new exercise equipment and the hospital’s American Heart Association Learning Center will receive new […]