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Wound & Edema Center receives third consecutive "Center of Distinction" award

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

For the third year in a row, Fort HealthCare received the prestigious �Center of Distinction' award from Healogics, formerly Diversified Clinical Services, the nation's leading wound care management company.

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Fort HealthCare begins door-to-door health needs survey

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Each year, Fort HealthCare authorizes a comprehensive survey to assess the general public's individual healthcare status and health-related behaviors. Survey results guide the organization in identifying the need for new and improved services, addressing individual health conditions more effectively and in assessing the overall health of the communities it serves.

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Fort HealthCare named Top 100 Workplace three years running

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Fort HealthCare is pleased to announce that the organization has once again been named a 'Top 100 Workplace' by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The honor was announced in a special "Top 100 Workplaces" section in the Sunday, May 20 edition of the newspaper. The section profiles high-performing companies, including Fort HealthCare, which also made the list in 2010 and 2011.

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MRI program national accreditation renewed

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Fort HealthCare has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the second consecutive time. The accreditation is a result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). MRI is a noninvasive medical test that uses magnetic fields to produce images of internal body parts, helping physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.

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Fort HealthCare celebrates National Nurses Week with wellness walk

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

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 in celebrating health and wellness with a Wellness Walk led by Fort HealthCare's patient care team.

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Fab Four wins Fort HealthCare Slimdown Challenge

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

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.

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Fort HealthCare Partners sponsor spring flower sale

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

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.

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Commercial License DOT Compliance Seminar

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Mandatory drug and alcohol training seminar for supervisors and owner/operators of commercial motor vehicles on Wednesday, May 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Fort Memorial Hospital Auditorium.

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Fort HealthCare Business Services opens second location

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

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.

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Fort HealthCare Offers New Fitness Classes

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

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.

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Fort HealthCare and Blackhawk Senior Apartments Offer Stepping On Program

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Fort HealthCare and Blackhawk Senior Apartments have teamed up to provide Stepping On, a fall prevention program for seniors.

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Fort HealthCare encourages advanced directives

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

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 talk about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives (healthcare power of attorney) in accordance with Wisconsin state laws.

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Fort HealthCare plans new Fort Atkinson physician office

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Fort HealthCare board of directors recently announced the construction of a new primary care clinic location in Fort Atkinson.

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Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement Surgery

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Fort HealthCare Center for Joint Replacement performs the anterior approach to hip replacement surgery as well as traditional hip replacements, potentially providing less pain, faster recovery and improved mobility.

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New Pregnancy Education Class Offered at Fort HealthCare

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Fort HealthCare is hosting a new, innovative pregnancy education class open to mothers and fathers-to-be in their 16 - 24th week of pregnancy.

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