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Fort HealthCare Earns University of Wisconsin Organ and Tissue Donation’s Excellence in Tissue Donation Award

Community
Friday, March 31, 2023

FORT ATKINSON – University of Wisconsin Organ and Tissue Donation (UW OTD) has awarded Fort HealthCare (FHC) the Excellence in Tissue Donation award for their donation performance in 2022. UW OTD’s award recognizes the dedication of hospital teams to maximize the amazing gift of organ and tissue transplantation. FHC earned the Excellence in Tissue Donation […]

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Fort Memorial Hospital Recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital

Community
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

FORT ATKINSON – Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin today announced it has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance […]

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Fort HealthCare Grants Kiwanis Donation from 2022 Frosty Rock Challenge

Thursday, February 16, 2023

FORT ATKINSON – Fort HealthCare (FHC) has been honored to grant the Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson a donation for their partnership in last year’s Frosty Rock Challenge. A portion of each Frosty Rock registration has been donated back to Kiwanis to support local park improvement projects. On February 6, 2023, FHC presented Kiwanis with […]

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Fort HealthCare Welcomes New Board Members

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

FORT ATKINSON – Fort HealthCare is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the organization’s board of directors, Carla Haubenschild, CLU, and Christi Ott. Carla Haubenschild earned her bachelor’s degree in management from UW-Whitewater and her CLU and CLTC finance-based designations from the American College. Her background is in finance, having owned […]

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Fort HealthCare Partners Celebrate Another Successful Love Lights Campaign

Community
Wednesday, December 21, 2022

FORT ATKINSON – On Tuesday, December 6th, community members celebrated the 2022 Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Fort Memorial Hospital. The trees were covered in white lights to celebrate loved ones who have passed and colored lights to honor someone special. By charging $2.00 per light, the Love Light Tree has been raising money since […]

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Jefferson 1/2 Mile ATV Club Donates Over $30,000 to Mammogram Voucher Program

Community
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

For years, Fort HealthCare’s Mammogram Voucher program has been helping women between the ages of 40-49 who are uninsured or whose health insurance does not cover the cost of a mammogram. Recently, Fort HealthCare recognized Breast Cancer Awareness month by hosting multiple walk-in mammogram screening events. From the walk-in events alone, 21 vouchers were used […]

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Fort HealthCare to Welcome New CEO in January

Community
Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Fort HealthCare (FHC) Board of Directors announced today that Michael Anderson, MD, will transition to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President in January 2023. Mary Behling, chair of the Fort HealthCare Board of Directors, stated “We’re excited about the talent and perspective that Dr. Anderson brings to Fort HealthCare in his new role as CEO.  […]

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Fort HealthCare Accepting 2023 Scholarship Applications

Community
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Fort HealthCare is offering scholarships totaling over $25,000 for the 2023-24 academic year to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Scholarships are being offered by the Fort HealthCare Partners, Fort HealthCare Medical Staff and Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation. Students interested in applying can complete an application online. Applications can be submitted beginning December 5, 2022. Applications […]

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Fort HealthCare Partners Launch 38th Annual Love Lights Campaign

Community
Wednesday, November 2, 2022

For 38 years, the response from individuals, organizations, clubs, and businesses have made the Fort HealthCare Partners Love Lights Tree project a successful annual event, exemplifying the spirit of giving. The Love Lights Tree project began in 1985. It is a heart-felt way to acknowledge loved ones and those who have passed away. By charging […]

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Fort HealthCare Community Weight Loss Challenge: Slimdown 2022

Community Health
Health, Wellness & You
Saturday, October 29, 2022

Fort HealthCare’s annual Slimdown Challenge begins Tuesday, November 15th, with pre-registration beginning on Tuesday November 1st. More details about the event can be found on the challenge’s website: FortHealthCare.com/Slimdown. This community challenge is free and anyone at least 18 years old can participate. Fort HealthCare Community Health Community Programming Coordinator, Traci Wilson, states, “The goal […]

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