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New Orthopedic Surgeon Welcomed

Health, Wellness & You
Friday, May 29, 2009

With the addition this June of surgeon James Bruno, M.D., Fort HealthCare’s Orthopaedic Associates will have five orthopedic experts to serve patients suffering from musculoskeletal injuries or diseases. Bruno, a specialist in hand and foot surgery, graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School and has been providing safe and effective treatment for his patients […]

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Free Mammogram Campaign Benefits Community

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Fort HealthCare nurses, physicians and staff from all departments work diligently to provide exceptional care to our patients and also contribute selflessly to a variety of community causes and events.   One such activity that provided great benefit to members of our community was the recent mammography campaign where Fort HealthCare offered free or reduced cost […]

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Wisconsin DOT CDL Compliance Seminar

Workplace Health
Monday, May 4, 2009

  Fort HealthCare Hosting Commercial Drivers License DOT Compliance Seminar FORT ATKINSON – Fort HealthCare Business Health and Fort HealthCare Behavioral Health are presenting a mandatory drug and alcohol training seminar for supervisors and owner/operators of commercial motor vehicles on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Fort Memorial Hospital […]

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Latest information on Swine Flu

Health, Wellness & You
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Fort HealthCare is responding to the local, regional and international situation concerning the H1N1 influenza virus.  Please come to this website for frequent updates regarding the status of the outbreak. The State of Wisconsin and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed three cases of H1N1 flu in Wisconsin- two cases in […]

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National Athletic Training Month

Health, Wellness & You
Tuesday, March 3, 2009

March is the ninth annual National Athletic Training Month. This year’s theme is Healthcare for Life and Sport. During March, certified athletic trainers across America are being recognized for their commitment to helping people prevent injuries and stay healthy and active. Athletic training is an allied healthcare profession. Highly educated and dedicated to the job […]

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Fort HealthCare Caregiver Respite Program Available

Health, Wellness & You
Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The Reaching Out Respite program in Lake Mills has openings for new guests each week. Reaching Out is a collaborative effort between Fort HealthCare, area churches and local volunteers. The program’s purpose is to offer companionship and social activities for adults while providing up to six hours of respite for full-time caregivers. Fort HealthCare’s Respite […]

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Relief for Incontinence

Health, Wellness & You
Friday, January 9, 2009

Millions of Americans suffer from urinary incontinence, or lack of bladder control. For women, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and multiple sclerosis can trigger the disorder. Certain medications can also cause this condition. Men may experience incontinence due to enlarged prostates or narrowing of the urethra from scar tissue. Though urinary incontinence can be embarrassing, the condition […]

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Fort HealthCare announces expanded role for medical director

Health, Wellness & You
Friday, January 9, 2009

Fort HealthCare has announced that Edwin Fischer, M.D. has been appointed medical director for all of Fort HealthCare and its subsidiary organizations.  According to Michael Wallace, President & CEO, Fischer’s current administrative role is being expanded. Fischer, who until recently maintained a full-time family practice in Lake Mills, has served in a limited capacity as medical […]

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Fort HealthCare welcomes Johnson and Schmeling to board of directors

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Michael Wallace, President & CEO of Fort HealthCare recently announced that Dean T. Johnson of Fort Atkinson and Sharon Schmeling of Jefferson have been appointed to the Fort HealthCare Board of Directors. Johnson is currently Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Aristotle Corporation in Fort Atkinson. Aristotle Corporation is the parent organization of […]

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Fort HealthCare Advertising Campaign Named Best in Wisconsin HealthCare Marketing

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Integrated Brand and Image Campaign Recognized With Total of Seven Awards, Including Two Judge’s Choice Awards and "Best of Show" Award   Fort HealthCare’s Marketing Services department has been awarded seven prestigious Wisconsin HealthCare Public Relations & Marketing Society Awards. The awards, presented at an annual conference in early October, included two Merit Awards; two Awards […]

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