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June 9, 2016

Old SMC Bricks Offered to the Public Next Week

Bricks from the recently demolished Shawano Medical Center are being made available to the public as keepsakes, said John Gijsen, director of facilities management-system locations for ThedaCare. “Residents of Shawano have been asking for bricks as mementos of the old Shawano Medical Center. It was a place that meant a lot to the people of this community, so we’ve come up with a plan to give them away.”

June 8, 2016

Teens Children Recommended for Cholesterol Checks

The next time you bring in your child for her well visit, don’t be surprised if the doctor mentions checking her cholesterol. While cholesterol checks are normally associated with adults, the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends tweens, teens and young adults between the ages of 11 and 21 get tested, too. The leading reason for the change is the rising rate of obesity among young Americans and the associated health problems.

Hilarie Bunkers Loves Her Connections with Patients

Radiation therapists are trained to follow specific treatment strategies prescribed by radiation oncologists for treating cancer patients. But for Hilarie, each patient is far more than a treatment strategy; each person is special.

For Nicole Torbeck Its All About the Personal Connections

Most 16-year-olds spend their days yearning for that driver’s license, but Nicole Torbeck was already working in the dining room at Heritage Assisted Living (now ThedaCare Heritage). Two short years later, Nicole decided to become a Certified Medication Technician. When she received her degree in 2009, it was a smooth transition at Heritage because she knew and enjoyed being with the residents.

Danielle Greve is Right Where She is Supposed to Be

When Danielle Greve began working in oncology nursing, she says her career actually chose her. “My husband is a physical therapist and we were both looking for jobs at the same time,” she remembers. “He received a job offer from Community Health Network, and I noticed they had an opening for an oncology nurse. I applied for the position, interviewed and accepted the job that very day. And I’m so glad I did.”

June 6, 2016

Juliette Manor Residents Move in June 9

Residents of the new 37-bed Juliette Manor, 482 Oak Street in Berlin, move in on Thursday, June 9. The new facility replaces the Juliette Manor that has been in the downtown Berlin location since 1964. It was the original Berlin Hospital built in 1935.

June 3, 2016

Reading Shouldnt Stop When Summer Vacation Starts

Educators agree that children of all ages need to keep reading during the summer months. Students can experience significant learning loss, or what is called brain drain, when they do not participate in educational activities. “They could end up scoring lower on standardized tests and lose months of educational skills,” said Brown.

Elves R US Donates 1500

On May 20, fifth grade “Elves R Us” class project representatives from Clay Lamberton Elementary School in Berlin presented a $1,500 check to Berlin Memorial Hospital’s “Helping Hands for Cancer”.

May 27, 2016

Mindful Summer Snacking

Too often summer snacking is centered around popsicles, potato chips, and cured meats. The key to changing your family’s snacking routine is to change the way you access food in the summer. After all, this is the only time in Wisconsin when our options for sourcing food grow exponentially—think farmers’ markets, roadside stands, pick-your-own berry patches, and community supported agriculture (CSA) subscriptions, not to mention your own garden.

Father Son Flight Nurses Make Unique Duo

Tim and Adam Lenth know they make a unique pair. The ThedaStar air medical flight nurses are the only father-son duo in the state, and possibly nation, to work together on an air medical helicopter.

May 26, 2016

ThedaStar Celebrates 30th Anniversary

ThedaStar Air Medical will celebrate its 30th anniversary during a June 8 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Game at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute.

ThedaCare Announces Management Changes

ThedaCare announced changes to its management teams today at Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital and ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca to align the organizations for the future. Craig Kantos will become the CEO for both the Wild Rose and Waupaca campuses. Dawn Shuman, RN, will shift from her role as CEO at Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital to become the Director of Nursing and Patient Care for both Wild Rose and Waupaca hospitals.


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