February 4, 2016
Due to overprescribing, there has been a rise in resistant bacteria that don't respond to antibiotics that may have worked in the past. This is making it harder to treat bacteria, which cause pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, meningitis and skin infections
The secret to avoiding the spread of sickness at work is best understood at the microscopic level. Germs are lurking everywhere.
Getting a good night’s rest has a multitude of benefits. The amount of sleep a person needs depends on many factors, including age.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse: A Library of Resources for Employers This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. …
Knee pain doesn’t have to keep you from the activities you enjoy most. Join this free session and learn about the latest surgical and non-surgical options that can get you moving again.
February 3, 2016
ThedaCare welcomes Brenda Dierschke, MD, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who will treat patients at ThedaCare Orthopedic Care in Appleton.
February 1, 2016
Check this list for cancellations or closings of ThedaCare events or facilities.
January 29, 2016
You may be hearing reports of a relatively new virus that is a potential threat to people who travel to areas where this virus has been reported. The virus is known as Zika Virus. This is a virus that is transmitted by mosquitos similar to some other viral illnesses (like dengue fever.) This has been in the news recently because it has been reported recently in Central America including Mexico, Caribbean nations, and South America. Zika was initially discovered in Africa in the 1940s but in the last year it has been reported in countries in the western hemisphere.
Network Health, the Wisconsin-based health insurance company, and ThedaCare, the Appleton-based community owned health system, have agreed to a contract extension for Network Health members to access ThedaCare providers through December 31, 2016, under the same terms as the current contract with no change in fees for patients.
Are you a trend-watcher? At ThedaCare, we follow changes in our society and in our industry because we want to understand what they mean for our patients, our communities and our business. Not paying attention to change can be a high-risk proposition.
January 26, 2016
All too often, people have the best intentions to improve their health in the New Year. Some are successful but, more often than we care to admit, those intentions can go by the wayside. Healthy lifestyle goals are attainable with these tips.
James Spencer, MD, is feeling right at home at ThedaCare Physicians-Waupaca. Dr. Spencer joined the clinic to enjoy the small town feel, the variety of outdoor opportunities available in a local community and provide quality care.
ThedaCare recently installed the new 3D mammography machines at the Breast Center inside Encircle Health in Appleton and at the Breast Center at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center -Neenah. Providers may begin ordering 3D mammograms in February on behalf of their patients. The new screening and diagnostic tool is approved for all women who have a standard mammogram.
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