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3D Mammograms at ThedaCare Improve Detection Reduce False Positives

The number of mammogram images Dr. Susan Sung now reviews for each patient is around 160, up from just four less than a year ago. Dr. Sung, a diagnostic radiologist with Radiology Associates of Appleton, admits that three-dimensional (3D) mammograms take a lot more time to read, “But they save a lot of time, anxiety, and additional testing down the road.”

October 2, 2016

Walk To Remember Planned For Oct 2

Losing a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn birth can be devastating to parents. The Walk to Remember on Sun., Oct. 2, will remember these special children while providing hope and healing to families.

September 30, 2016

Hospital Kitchen Waste Helps Grow Local Crops

When kitchen employees at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah and ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton cut and prepare food, they place the scraps into a special container used for composting at Riverview Gardens, an urban farm in downtown Appleton.

September 29, 2016

Standing Strong for Children Tanner Story

My son Tanner, 5 at the time of the accident, had always ridden with me while I mowed our lawn. Our lawn mower is a zero-turn mower with the deck below your feet. On Mon. Sept. 7, 2015 (Labor Day), Tanner was standing between my legs while we finished mowing the grass in our front yard down a small incline. For some unknown reason he jumped off the front of the mower. (He normally told me he wanted off and I would stop so he could.)

September 28, 2016

ThedaCare Launches Journey Website For Future of Local Healthcare

The ThedaCare new “Journey” web page is now live. The page – www.thedacare.org/journey – is designed to support community engagement and share information to keep community members and partners apprised as ThedaCare explores the possibility of bringing its two Fox Cities hospitals into one premier, regional healthcare destination.

September 27, 2016

ThedaCare Welcomes Certified Nurse Midwife Stam

Kathryn M. Stam, CNM, is now on the medical staff of ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton and ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah as a certified nurse midwife. She is a member of the staff at the Kaldas Center for Fertility, Surgery & Pregnancy.

September 23, 2016

ThedaCare Now Offering Influenza Vaccine

With flu season historically beginning in the fall months and an increased number of cases often occurring in October, ThedaCare has started offering the influenza vaccine and is encouraging the community to get vaccinated to help prevent the spread of the illness.

September 22, 2016

Take The Right Steps To Avoid Falls

Unintentional falls are often a big worry for people over the age of 65, with statistics from the Centers for Disease Control showing that 1 in 4 fall each year. While every fall does not result in an injury, 1 in 5 does cause a serious injury to the head or a broken bone. Falls are also the leading cause of injury deaths among seniors.

September 20, 2016

First ThedaCare Sleep Mask Style Show Comes To Shawano

The first Shawano A.W.A.K.E. Sleep Mask Style Show for people with sleep apnea is Tues., Sept, 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.at The Gathering, 2600 E. Richmond Street, Shawano. A.W.A.K.E. stands for Alert Wellness and Keeping Energetic, a program of the American Sleep Apnea Association of which ThedaCare At Home is a member.

Sleep Mask Style Show

ThedaCare At Home’s sleep respiratory therapists will model the newest designs of sleep apnea masks at a free A.W.A.K.E. sleep mask style show.

ThedaCare Welcomes Rehabilitation Physician Gerachshenko

Tatyana Gerachshenko, MD, PhD, has joined ThedaCare as a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She will practice at ThedaCare Orthopedic Care in Neenah with an interest in inpatient and outpatient comprehensive stroke rehabilitation.

ThedaCare Welcomes Obstetrician Gynecologist Adams

Kelly Adams, MD, is now on the medical staff of ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton and ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah as an obstetrician and gynecologist. She is a member of the staff at Women’s Health Specialists.


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