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Fort HealthCare Pulmonary Awareness Celebration set for Thursday, March 14

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

In celebration of Pulmonary Awareness Month, Fort HealthCare will host a free event Thursday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in various locations on the first floor of Fort Memorial Hospital. The event kicks off at 9:00 a.m. with an indoor wellness walk in the Mezzanine. Free presentations and demonstrations will begin at […]

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Fort HealthCare promotes National Nutrition Month

Health, Wellness & You
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Eating right is essential to keeping a body running at its best. During National Nutrition Month®, Fort HealthCare and the Academy of Nutrition and offer a reminder to build an eating plan with lifestyle and nutritional needs in mind through the "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” promotion. Fort HealthCare registered dietician Stephanie Nischik and […]

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Local Brownie Troop donates blankets to Fort HealthCare pediatric patients

Thursday, February 28, 2013

On February 22, Girl Scouts around the world considered how they can “Help Save Children,” the theme of this year’s World Thinking Day. Brownie Troop #2637 from Jefferson made blankets for children, which were donated to Fort HealthCare’s pediatric patients. Included with the blankets were notes for blanket recipients.   Pictured are: (Front L to R) Ashley […]

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Varicose Veins Treatment: Free Seminar

Health, Wellness & You
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Bill Kontny, MD of Fort HealthCare Surgical Associates is hosting a free informational seminar about effective treatment for venous reflux disease (varicose veins) on Tuesday, March 12 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Fort Memorial Hospital Auditorium. The hospital is located at 611 Sherman Avenue East in Fort Atkinson. Individuals are invited to register for […]

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GERI Manikin donation made to Fort HealthCare Simulation Lab

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Following a February 5 Chamber of Commerce open house, the Fort HealthCare Simulation Lab accepted the generous donation of a GERITM manikin. This new manikin joins two others already housed in the Simulation Lab, but provides a more realistic opportunity for nurses and other healthcare professionals to practice over 30 various skills, including tracheostomy and […]

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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program launches, partnership between Fort HealthCare and PADA

Thursday, February 14, 2013

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program at Fort HealthCare began providing confidential services to sexual assault victims on Friday, February 8. Prior to that date, Jefferson County had no facility offering these services. Victims were referred to other hospitals, in more urban communities. SANE is provided in partnership with People Against Domestic and Sexual […]

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Heart Month Celebration

Sunday, February 3, 2013

In celebration of Heart Month, Fort HealthCare is hosting a free event on Thursday, February 21 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Fort Memorial Hospital in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Education Room. Free activities are open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. Blood pressure, glucose and body fat analysis screenings will be offered […]

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Fort HealthCare Slimdown Challenge weigh-in begins February 4

Monday, January 28, 2013

It’s been reported that nineteen percent of all New Year’s resolutions made are related to losing weight. If you are one of those nineteen percent or, if perhaps you’ve come to the conclusion that you need to lose weight after the time for resolutions had passed, then Fort HealthCare encourages you to join this year’s […]

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Students Learn the Value of Local Food

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Nearly 48 hungry second-graders will learn the value of locally grown and produced food with the new ‘Chef in the Classroom’ program.  ‘Chef in the Classroom’ aims to teach the delicious benefits of ‘eating local’ and is generating excitement among local chefs. ‘Chef in the Classroom’ will kick off on Wednesday, February 6 featuring, Shawn […]

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Employers needed for Slimdown Weight Loss Challenge

Workplace Health
Friday, January 11, 2013

Fort HealthCare’s 2013 Slimdown Weight Loss Challenge encourages employees of our local businesses and other area residents to engage in exercise and healthy nutrition with a goal of reduced weight and improved emotional health. The ultimate goal is to improve the health and well-being of our community, as described in the Fort HealthCare mission statement. […]

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