A free ThedaCare community program is designed to help people who experience shoulder pain when doing their favorite activities. Eric Erickson, MD, orthopedic surgeon; with ThedaCare Orthopedic Care, will facilitate “Man! My Shoulder Hurts”, on Wed., Oct. 14. He will discuss the common causes of shoulder pain and how to get the relief you need
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that is best avoided by staying away from other sick people (if possible); washing your hands well with soap and water to rinse away germs that could infect your mouth, nose or eyes; and getting vaccinated.
ThedaCare is one of 10 healthcare systems in the nation participating in a study designed to improve the quality of care for cardiovascular patients while lowering overall costs.
ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano (TCMC-Shawano) is proud to announce the certification of its cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
Local residents named ThedaCare’s two Fox Cities hospitals as the best in the area for the 14th year in a row.
ThedaCare met today with business and community leaders over breakfast to discuss changes in health care at the 2015 Waupaca Community Conversation. Held at the Waupaca Ale House Oct. 7, the annual event was an opportunity for ThedaCare leaders to share information about the past year, look ahead to coming changes, listen to concerns, and take questions.
A family physician in Waupaca commends women who schedule their mammograms, which can detect breast cancer early. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is a great time to remind women to get a mammogram, said Zachary Baeseman, MD, family physician at ThedaCare Physicians-Waupaca. However, the importance of breast health should be top of mind all year round, Dr. Baeseman added.
ThedaCare-affiliated physicians performed the first surgery in the new ThedaCare hybrid surgical suite on the campus of Appleton Medical Center on October 6. The high-tech operating suite is used for vascular surgery, interventional cardiology, and cardiac surgery.
Juliette Manor will once again transform into a “Trick or Treat Safe House” beginning at 3:00pm on Saturday, October 31st. The Juliette Manor Halloween gang including residents, families, staff, and volunteers host this annual Halloween Safe House through a supervised and safe trick-or-treating line up.
Community members will gamble on a good time Sat., Nov. 7 and raise funds for Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital during its annual Casino Night at Oakwood Supper Club, N5428 24th Ave.
Meet with specialists to talk about personal breast cancer risks. This free screening if for women who have never been diagnosed with breast cancer but are at increased risk due to family or personal risk factors.
October has been set aside nationally as “Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness
In about 20 minutes, a woman can be screened at Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital to discover if her breasts show any sign of cancer, using the hospital’s digital mammography machine. The exams are read by a radiologist in Wild Rose or at Berlin Memorial Hospital, with results delivered in 24 to 48 hours.
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