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April 7, 2016

Living Well with Chronic Conditions

“Living Well with Chronic Conditions” is a six-week workshop ideal for those with conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain or anxiety.

Sports Programs for the Male Youth Athlete

ThedaCare Orthopedic Care is offering a new sports program for young male athletes looking to improve their health and strength. “Sports Programs for the Male Youth Athlete” is designed for boys age 11-13. The six-week course runs 5:45-7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning April 5.

April 4, 2016

Complete Health Improvement Program

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is designed to prevent and reverse the effects of diabetes, obesity, hypertension and high cholesterol. The CHIP program is a series of 16, two-hour classes in a combination lecture and workshop format.

Demolition of Vacant Shawano Medical Center Starts April 4

Demolition of the vacated Shawano Medical Center at 309 Bartlett Street will begin today, April 4, said John Gijsen, director of facilities management system locations for ThedaCare. In March, the Shawano Common Council approved the plan from ThedaCare to demolish the structure at its own expense after multiple redevelopment efforts for the existing building fell through.

Appleton Medical Center Becomes ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Appleton

ThedaCare today announced that Appleton Medical Center becomes ThedaCare Regional Medical Center- Appleton on Wed., April 6 The new name is part of an organization-wide rebranding effort announced two years ago so all locations throughout Wisconsin are identified with the same name. The change officially happens when the new exterior signs are installed.

March 31, 2016

Campaign for Emergency Room Near Finish

With the support of many the TogethER campaign to expand and renovate the Emergency Department at ThedaCare Medical Center-New London is almost complete. A matching program could push the momentum forward and bring a ground breaking this summer.

March 30, 2016

Waupaca Alumnus Back Home

Cassie Glodowski enjoys being back at her old alma mater, Waupaca High School. But instead of hanging out as a teenager, she is the school’s athletic trainer, employed by ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca. “It’s awesome,” said Glodowski, 25. “It was one of my goals from the beginning to work in the sports medicine program.”

ThedaCare Expands SANE Program

ThedaCare is expanding the SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton on Fri., April 1, to offer more comprehensive coverage for victims. Nurses throughout ThedaCare will be trained for the SANE program. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

March 29, 2016

Make a Doctors Day Today Say Thanks

At ThedaCare, we are fortunate to more than 500 physicians in a variety of specialties, serving in our hospitals and clinics. Regardless of the setting in which they provide care or administrative leadership, physicians make a tremendous difference in the lives of countless patients and family members each and every day.

March 25, 2016

Wild Rose Swing Bed Program Transitions Patients from Hospital to Home

In today’s healthcare industry, hospitals and doctors are treating patients and always keeping in mind first the needs of the patient and then the insurance and or Medicare rules and regulations. What does one do when they are released from the hospital three days after a knee or hip replacement, or after treated for a fall? Many patients are not able to return to their home immediately after being released from the hospital. They require additional care and therapy and often there is not a caregiver at home to provide the care they require.

March 24, 2016

Preventing Colorectal Cancer is Easy

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States for men and women combined. Every year, about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 people die from it. “This disease is highly preventable by getting screened beginning at age 50,” said James Spencer, MD, ThedaCare Physicians-Waupaca. “Those under 50, with a family history of the disease, should also be screened.”

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