August 27, 2015
Almost every employer I know asks one basic question about healthcare: How much does it cost? That’s a great opening question, and it’s equally important to ask the next logical question: What do I really get for that cost?
The Cheese and Sausage Fest 5K, which was introduced in 2006, gives “people a healthy activity before participating in the craft and food centered festival in the downtown area,” said Ginger Arndt, recreation coordinator with the City of New London Parks & Recreation.
August 26, 2015
Area residents will now see visiting specialists at Waushara Family Physicians-Wild Rose, 701 Grove Ave., near Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital. The move will improve communication between primary care doctors and the specialists and also be more convenient for patients.
August 25, 2015
Yadira Rafuls, MD, is now on the medical staff of Theda Clark Medical Center as an obstetrician and gynecologist. She is a member of the staff at the Kaldas Center for Fertility, Surgery & Pregnancy, S.C.
ThedaCare welcomes Jasleen K. Randhawa, a board-certified hematologist and oncologist. Dr. Randhawa will practice at ThedaCare Cancer Care in Appleton.
ThedaCare welcomes Yasin Syed, DO, a hospitalist who will practice inpatient medicine at Appleton Medical Center.
ThedaCare welcomes family medicine physician, Fatima Ali, DO, to care for patients of all ages at ThedaCare Physicians-Neenah East.
Registrations are now being accepted for the 16th annual Community Health Network ‘Night Out for Women’s Health’ event, which will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at Pillsbury Hall on the grounds of the Green Lake Conference Center. The agenda for this year’s event includes a keynote address by Biggest Loser® Season 14 contestant Lisa Rambo.
August 24, 2015
Shawano Medical Center is the recipient of a grant for $75,000 each year for up to three years to increase health insurance enrollment and outreach in rural communities. The Rural Outreach Benefits Counseling pilot program is administered by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP). Shawano Medical Center will use the grant to educate eligible uninsured people about their options for health insurance, and to teach newly insured people about how to access primary and preventive health care.
Adults can learn about falls prevention and other tips at a free educational event from 9-11 a.m. on Thurs, Sept. 3 at the Waupaca Senior Center. “September is National Falls Prevention Month,” said Wiegman. “This is a free event open to all adults who want to learn how to prevent a fall and possible injury. Caregivers are highly encouraged to attend as well.”
August 22, 2015
The Mission of Hope is a local group that aims to serve those in need in New London. Services like free health care screenings, haircuts and groceries are available as well as information about services to further help those get a hand up.
August 21, 2015
Getting ready for back-to-school does not only include school supply shopping and buying that first day of school outfit. Consider this to be a back-to-school health check list.
August 20, 2015
During the summer months, it can be easy to let the kids sleep in and stay up longer. But that puts their circadian rhythms out of sync. Parents need to start readjusting their child’s bedtime routine now, during the last weeks of summer, in order to ensure their child has a proper night’s rest to face a school day.
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