October 6, 2015
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.
October 3, 2015
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
October 1, 2015
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.
Protect your family, friends and community this winter by getting the influenza vaccination and then encourage others to do the same by sharing #igottheshot on social media.
Families who spend time together planning, shopping, and preparing their food are making two very good choices—they are passing on the skill of food preparation (including math, nutrition information and following directions), and they are forming a closer bond through time spent together in conversation and learning. Children are even more likely to eat what they’ve cooked or grown, so they become less picky eaters with a diversity of tastes.
April Herbst, MD, is now on the medical staff of Appleton Medical Center, Theda Clark Medical Center and Encircle Health as an obstetrician and gynecologist. She is a member of the staff at Women’s Health Specialists, S.C.
Alisha Lowden-Sarauer, NP, is now on the medical staff of Appleton Medical Center as a nurse practitioner. She is a member of the staff at Associates in Gastroenterology, S.C.
ThedaCare welcomes Edgard A. Badine, MD, MBA, a board-certified hematologist and oncologist who will practice at ThedaCare Cancer Care in Appleton.
September 30, 2015
Fall is here and that means a change for people who exercise outside – whether that means additional layers of clothing or fewer hours of daylight to run, walk or bike. Wearing the right gear is important to your outdoor workout and can make a difference in your performance.
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