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Mary Behling joins Fort HealthCare Board

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Fort HealthCare is pleased to announce that Mary Behling has joined the organization’s board of directors in January, where she will serve a three year term. Board members may be reappointed for two additional terms. She replaces Robert Schramm, Whitewater. Board members are chosen based on their professional skills and their ability to represent the […]

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Fort HealthCare Partners share Love Lights proceeds

Monday, February 3, 2014

Every year, the Fort HealthCare Partners Association raises a significant amount of funds through the Love Light Tree Campaign. The campaign for 2013 resulted in gifts from the community totaling $25,000, which in turn, funds important programs and activities at Fort HealthCare. Proceeds from the campaign will allow for the purchase of a NuStep recumbent […]

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March 31 is deadline for Obamacare enrollment

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Despite the initial problems with the federal government’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation, the website www.HealthCare.govcontinues to improve and more and more individuals across the entire country are now able to sign up for new health insurance options through March 31. More than 2.2 million persons have successfully enrolled and are now awaiting coverage for […]

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Fort HealthCare Slimdown Challenge Weigh-In Begins January 27

Monday, January 13, 2014

It’s been reported that the most popular New Year’s resolutions made are related to losing weight, staying fit or becoming healthier. If you are among the thirty-eight percent who made a weight-related resolution, or if you’ve come to the conclusion that you need to lose weight after the time for resolutions had passed, then Fort […]

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Extended Hours of Service at Fort HealthCare Lake Mills

Health, Wellness & You
Friday, January 10, 2014

In response to requests by patients for more convenient times for medical appointments, the Fort HealthCare Lake Mills Family Practice clinic is pleased to announce that beginning January 11, the clinic will add Saturday mornings to the appointment schedule and provide extended hours two evenings per month. Doctor Jennifer Philbin is now accepting family practice […]

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Welniak Celebrates Second Anniversary at Fort HealthCare Jefferson

Health, Wellness & You
Monday, December 30, 2013

Fort HealthCare Jefferson physician Linda Welniak, MD, is celebrating the beginning of her third year at the Jefferson clinic providing family medicine care to area residents. The Fort HealthCare Jefferson clinic is located at 840 West Racine Street in Jefferson. She and nurse practitioner Noreen Lyons care for patients of all ages. Dr. Welniak reflects, […]

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Fort HealthCare offers free Railyard fitness sessions for children

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Fort HealthCare is hosting free, open gym sessions utilizing the new Railyard Obstacle Course during the winter months. This mobile playground will be available each Sunday afternoon beginning in January and will change locations throughout communities in Jefferson County each month. The two hour sessions begin at the Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont Street […]

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Fort HealthCare Movin and Losin program brings families together to improve health and wellness

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Fort HealthCare clinicians introduce a new session of Movin’ and Losin’, a family-based wellness program that targets weight, nutrition and activity in both children and parents. The program builds on the strength of the family while encouraging families to incorporate healthier eating and fitness habits into their everyday lifestyle. Parents learn skills to curb poor […]

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Barrett and Partipilo of Fort HealthCare are Certified Hand Therapists

Health, Wellness & You
Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Rebecca Barrett and Jackie Partipilo, both occupational therapists at the Fort HealthCare Therapy & Sport Center in Whitewater, have earned the distinguished Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) designation after completing all required examinations and clinical studies. The certification offers assurance to the public that the therapist treating them has achieved the highest recognition of competency in […]

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Heaney is Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation director

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Fort HealthCare and the Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation recently announced the appointment of Dwight Heaney as the Foundation’s executive director. In this role, Heaney will provide leadership to raise philanthropic funds in support of Fort HealthCare’s mission to improve the health and well-being of our community. According to Michael Wallace, Fort HealthCare president and CEO, […]

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