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Schedule School Physicals Now

Health, Wellness & You
Monday, August 17, 2009

Summer is here, and the last thing most parents think about is scheduling a school physical for the coming year. It’s a great time for back-to-school and sports physicals, however, as most kids are just getting started on summer break activities, and it is one less activity to worry about in September, when kids return […]

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Final Rule – Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance

Workplace Health
Monday, August 3, 2009

Direct Observation Collections Mandatory for Return-to-Duty and Follow-Up Testing Beginning August 31, 2009 On July 30, 2009, ODAPC published a Final Rule in the Federal Register which restores mandatory direct observation (DO) collections for all return-to-duty and follow-up testing.  This DO drug testing rule is applicable to return-to-duty, safety-sensitive transportation industry employees who have already failed […]

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Paramedic Intercept Program – 2009

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Fort HealthCare’s network of emergency medical services (EMS) responders are many times the first to care for a patient, as they are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Ten years ago, Fort HealthCare created the Paramedic Intercept program. The program was designed to supplement the existing EMS systems in Jefferson County […]

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Varicose Veins Treated Faster, Less Painful

Health, Wellness & You
Wednesday, July 8, 2009

  Varicose veins affect more than 10 percent of all American adults with discomfort, swelling and appearance concerns. The condition, known medically as superficial venous reflux, develops when the valves that usually keep blood flowing out of the legs become damaged or diseased. This is what causes the pooling of blood and resulting varicose veins. […]

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Governor’s Worksite Wellness Award

Workplace Health
Friday, July 3, 2009

Fort HealthCare is winner of Governor’s Worksite Wellness Award   FORT ATKINSON –Governor Doyle announced that Fort HealthCare has won a Silver Award in the annual Governor’s Worksite Wellness Award competition.  The award, designed by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health, recognizes employers that promote a work environment that encourages and enables their […]

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Long Term Heart Care: Fort HealthCare offers free and low cost heart care programs

Sunday, June 14, 2009

<p>Fort HealthCare nurses, physicians and staff from all departments work diligently to not only provide exceptional care to our patients, but also contribute selflessly to a variety of community causes, events and programs.</p> <p>One such program is the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Fort HealthCare where staff recognize that the heart is the most […]

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Free Community Clinic Care

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Fort HealthCare shares a vision with other area organizations and medical volunteers to provide care for individuals without medical insurance. The Rock River Free Clinic in Jefferson, Wisconsin exists to fulfill this vision.   Gail Scott, RN, chair of the clinic and director of the Jefferson County Health Department said, "The administration and staff at […]

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Corporate Wellness Roundtable

Workplace Health
Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Fort HealthCare Wellness at Work and Fort HealthCare Business Health invite you to attend a free Corporate Wellness Roundtable event on Wednesday, July 8 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Fort Memorial Hospital Auditorium. The Auditorium is located on the ground floor of Fort Memorial Hospital, 611 Sherman Avenue East, Fort Atkinson. Other topics that will be discussed:      – […]

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Fort HealthCare offers online bill payment

Health, Wellness & You
Friday, June 5, 2009

 Fort HealthCare is now accepting online payments through a secure website for Fort Medical Group and Fort Memorial Hospital charges. Patients and family members can now pay their balances 24 hours a day using their credit or debit cards. This new service gives patients a convenient way to take make payment on balances without leaving […]

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Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic Relocates

Friday, May 29, 2009

The staff at Fort HealthCare Ear, Nose & Throat in Fort Atkinson have recently relocated to expanded space two blocks away at 512 Wilcox Street. This move includes the services of Fort HealthCare Audiologist, Lori Fish, as well.   The new location is the former site of Spectrum Eye & Optical, which offers easy access […]

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