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Fort HealthCare recognized as Organization to Watch

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Fort HealthCare has been named to the list of 100 Health Care Organizations to Watch in 2013, published recently on MHAPrograms.org, the website of the national organization that represents universities offering Master’s degree programs in health services administration. MHAPrograms.org follows health care trends and news, especially in the education sector and is particularly aware that […]

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Fort HealthCare recognizes importance of volunteers during National Volunteer Week

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Fort HealthCare recognizes its wonderful volunteers during National Volunteer Week—April 21-27. The week focuses on inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out ways to engage in their communities. The Fort HealthCare Partners are members of a voluntary organization composed of men and women from the Fort HealthCare service area. ”Our volunteers bring great comfort […]

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National Healthcare Access Personnel Week marked at Fort HealthCare

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Fort HealthCare will join hospitals across the country in observing National Healthcare Access Personnel Week, April 1 – 7, 2013. The annual celebration is sponsored by the National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) and recognizes those who serve in hospitals, especially in the area of admissions and have a major responsibility for guaranteeing that […]

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Locally-grown produce at Fort HealthCare Farmers Market

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Despite the ongoing winter, fresh vegetables are beginning to appear and will be ready this month. Every Wednesday, from 2:30-5:00 p.m., Peggy Boshard of Peace of Eden Farm will be selling locally-grown veggies on the Mezzanine at Fort Memorial Hospital. Enter through the revolving doors on Armenia Street for the easiest access. The season will […]

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Becoming Baby-Friendly at Fort HealthCare

Monday, April 1, 2013

Over the next three years, Fort HealthCare will journey to become a ‘baby-friendly’ accredited facility. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program that was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 1991 to encourage and recognize hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level […]

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Fort HealthCare Center for Joint Replacement receives high marks

Health, Wellness & You
Thursday, March 28, 2013

The Center for Joint Replacement at Fort Memorial Hospital was recently recognized by Marshall Steele & Associates (MS&A), a healthcare consulting and management company, for achieving exceptional results in the treatment of patients receiving hip and knee replacements. During the 18 month period July 2011 through December 2012, a zero percent complication rate occurred among […]

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Aztalan Engineering, RateWatch and The Fireside accept Commitment to Corporate Wellness awards

Workplace Health
Monday, March 18, 2013

Being well is made easier when you are surrounded by those who share your goals and can help motivate you to make good choices. With this in mind, Fort HealthCare is encouraging businesses and other organizations in the area to promote wellness in the workplace. The “Commitment to Corporate Wellness” award was created as part […]

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Fort HealthCare scholarship applications now available

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Applications for scholarship awards are now available to qualified area students pursuing careers in healthcare. Applications for six scholarship awards in the amount of $2000 each are currently available. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2013 to be considered. Graduating high school seniors residing in the Fort HealthCare service area may apply for […]

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Fort HealthCare team competes for Best Hospital Food title

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Fort HealthCare Executive Chef Colleen Miller, Sous Chef Sally Behling, Catering Coordinator Stacy Luisier and Garde Manger (cold foods chef) Ellen Burnett will compete in the Stillwaters Cancer Support Services third annual Hospital Food Fight – a “top chef-type” competition combined with a unique, family-friendly and health-focused event. Chef Michael Feker, founder of the IL […]

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Center of Excellence award for Fort HealthCare Wound & Edema Center, Johnson Creek

Health, Wellness & You
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

For the third consecutive year, the Fort HealthCare Wound & Edema Center has been recognized as a Center of Distinction by Healogics, a national leader in wound care. For the first-time ever, the clinic was also granted the Robert Warriner III, MD Center of Excellence Award, making it one of only two in Wisconsin to […]

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