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Fort HealthCare celebrates National Nurses Week with wellness walk

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Annually, National Nurses Week begins on May 6, marked as RN Recognition Day, and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of nursing as a modern profession. During this week, Fort HealthCare nurses will celebrate by holding a Nurses Day Community Wellness Walk on Wednesday, May 9. All are welcome to participate […]

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Fort HealthCare Partners sponsor spring flower sale

Monday, April 30, 2012

A spring flower sale to benefit the Fort HealthCare Partners scholarship program will be held on May 10 and 11, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fort Memorial Hospital’s Ambulatory Services entrance area and on the 1st floor mezzanine level. The sale will feature locally grown hanging baskets including mixed baskets for […]

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Fab Four wins Fort HealthCare Slimdown Challenge

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Fort HealthCare recently challenged local workers to lose weight and improve their health by participating in the Slimdown Challenge. The 12-week challenge was open to employees of Fort Atkinson-based Fort HealthCare, Nasco, Spacesaver, Digi-Star, Cygnus Business Media and members of the Rock Lake Activity Center in Lake Mills.   Eligible participants formed teams of four-to-six players, […]

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Fort HealthCare Business Services opens second location

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

The Fort HealthCare Business Services office, located at 210 Milwaukee Avenue, West has relocated cashier services to a second convenient location. The new location, in the Fort Memorial Hospital Main Lobby at Armenia Street, offers personal assistance to patients making payments. Cashier office staff can also answer insurance related billing questions. An after hours drop […]

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Fort HealthCare Offers New Fitness Classes

Health, Wellness & You
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Fort HealthCare is committed to improving the health and well-being of our community. We encourage everyone to explore opportunities for self-enhancement. These new fitness classes beginning in April and other offerings can help. No Nonsense, Low Impact Workout: No fancy footwork! Moves are fun, easy to follow and easy on the joints. Increase your aerobic […]

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Fort HealthCare encourages advanced directives

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Fort HealthCare, along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). As a participating organization, Fort HealthCare is providing information and tools for the public to […]

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Fort HealthCare plans new Fort Atkinson physician office

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The Fort HealthCare board of directors recently announced the construction of a new primary care clinic location in Fort Atkinson. The new clinic will be located at 1520 Madison Avenue, the current location of the Goodwill Store. The existing Goodwill Store will re-locate to the west on adjacent property to be developed for the new […]

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Fort HealthCare and Blackhawk Senior Apartments Offer Stepping On Program

Health, Wellness & You
Thursday, April 5, 2012

Fort HealthCare and Blackhawk Senior Apartments have teamed up to provide Stepping On, a fall prevention program for seniors. Seniors 65 and older, who have had a fall, are fearful of falling or are living in their own home or apartment are encouraged to attend. The goal of this workshop is to help participants identify […]

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Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement Surgery

Health, Wellness & You
Friday, March 23, 2012

If your hip has been damaged by arthritis, a fracture, or other conditions, common activities such as walking or getting in and out of a chair may be painful and difficult. Your hip may be stiff and it may be hard to put on your shoes and socks. You may even feel uncomfortable while resting. […]

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New Pregnancy Education Class Offered at Fort HealthCare

Health, Wellness & You
Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Fort HealthCare is hosting a new, innovative pregnancy education class open to mothers and fathers-to-be in their 16 – 24th week of pregnancy. The Having Healthy Babies class is an opportunity for participants to learn more about pregnancy-related topics including; nutrition and exercise, medication and pain relief options during pregnancy, breastfeeding, infant CPR, choosing a […]

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