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April 24, 2015

Could Your Snore Mean More

Not everyone who snores loudly has sleep apnea, but snoring loud enough to disturb a sleep partner, followed by periods of quiet, could indicate you have sleep apnea.

CHN Offers Care for All Situations

When you or a loved one is not feeling well or is injured, do you know where to go to seek medical care? Is the Emergency Department the right place, the Walk-In Clinic, or your primary care provider the best? Unless it’s an urgent need, the first step is to call your primary care physician since all Community Health Network providers offer same day appointments. Family physicians are an important resource since they know you and your health history.

Riverside Medical Center Fun Run Encourages Local Students

On May 2, about 70 Mighty Milers, including runners and family and friends, will once again join the community for the 29th Annual RMC Fun Run, which starts at Old Riverside School. Participants can choose between the 1 mile or 5K races or participate in both races. There is a team challenge of four members to a team as well as a costume contest and prizes.

Dance Back the Night for Awareness

Shelby Mitchell, a sexual assault victim advocate from Safe Haven in Shawano, did not realize how hard it was to belly dance until she had a chance to try it during the organization’s annual fundraiser, Dance Back the Night, in April.

April 22, 2015

Recognize the Causes and Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should. Stephanie Yenter, cardiac and pulmonary rehab coordinator with ThedaCare said certain conditions, such as narrowed arteries in the heart (coronary artery disease) or high blood pressure, gradually leave the heart too weak or stiff to fill and pump efficiently. “The heart does not need to be weakened to cause heart failure,” she said. “It can become stiff.”

Make Eating Healthier Easier

There is no question there are numerous health benefits to eating fruits and veggies. They help reduce risk of chronic diseases, improve heath health, help with weight management and can protect against certain cancers and type 2 diabetes. The USDA has also recommended filling half a plate with fruits and vegetables during each meal.

Improve Your Snooze

“Sleep problems are readily treatable,” says Deepti Sharma, MD, a family medicine physician at ThedaCare Physicians-Menasha. “It’s proven that sleep is just as important to your daily function, well-being, and longevity as good nutrition and physical activity.”

April 21, 2015

Think Before You Drink

Alcohol use is prevalent in our society. Alcohol can legally be consumed if over the age of 21. Alcohol is a chemical that acts like a drug to cause both short term and long term effects on the consumer. Although alcohol can be consumed safely I frequently see the unwanted consequences of alcohol use both in the Emergency Department and the clinic.

April 16, 2015

Shawano Medical Center Foundation Surpasses 225 Million Fundraising Goal

The board of directors of the Shawano Medical Center Foundation recently announced that it reached its goal and raised $2,288,291 million through the Living Well Together capital campaign in support of the new ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano. The total raised exceeded the $2.25 million goal of the campaign.

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