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February 19, 2015

Rise Together

Heroin use is on the rise. Let's rise together as a community.

February 18, 2015

Joint Effort Helps Appleton Schools Prepare for Measles

While no measles cases have been reported in Wisconsin so far, the City of Appleton Health Department and local healthcare providers are doing what they can to make sure the community is informed and prepared.

Interval Training Amps Up Your Workout

If you are looking to shake up your fitness regimen or start a new one, interval training can make a big difference. It is a great way to burn more calories in less time while improving your cardio fitness.

Community Health Network Expands Orthopedic Services

Community Health Network is pleased to announce the addition of Orthopedic Surgeon Brian Zirgibel, MD to the CHN medical staff. Dr. Zirgibel will be teaming up with CHN Orthopedic Surgeon David Jones, MD, to provide clinical excellence and optimal surgical outcomes.

Berlin Hospital Receives WHA Honor

Berlin Memorial Hospital received a Gold Level Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Hospital Association for its participation in its Partner for Patients Program.

February 17, 2015

What Can You Do to Avoid a Fall

People’s lives can change in an instant due to a fall. As we age our risk of a fall increases. This is due to a number of factors including weaker muscles, arthritic joints, taking multiple medications, and loss of balance as we age. In Wisconsin, other factors like ice on walkways markedly increase risk. There are things we can do to reduce risk.

Flying Patients at the Speed of Life

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Free Session Offers Help for Hurting Feet

A free ThedaCare community program is designed to help people who suffer from foot and ankle pain. Theresa Schinke, DPM of Northeast Wisconsin Foot & Ankle Associates, will facilitate “Fixing Your Hurting Feet” on Mon. Feb. 23.

Free Oshkosh Session Explores Knee Pain

A free ThedaCare community program is designed to help people who suffer from knee pain. Brett Young, MD, a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon, and Katy Leder, PT, both with ThedaCare Orthopedic Care Neenah, will facilitate “My Knee Hurts When I…” on Thurs., March 19.

February 12, 2015

Small Town Physician at Home in Waupaca

Zachary Baeseman, MD, of ThedaCare Physicians-Waupaca grew up in a rural Wisconsin town west of Wausau. “I had a dream of being a country doctor,” he said.

February 10, 2015

Accidental Preventable

Winter should be coming to a close soon and seasonal sports like skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing are all but done. Weather fluctuations eat away at the snow and the ice on standing bodies of water is thinning a bit each day. Thin ice creeps up on us during this time of year and deserves respect especially if you enjoy ice fishing or snowmobiling.

February 9, 2015

Measles Outbreak Can Still Happen

Measles is a viral illness that has all but been eradicated in the US thanks to an effective immunization program. Measles has become a news topic recently because of a recent outbreak linked to Disneyland in California. As of January 30th, there had been 102 cases reported this year in the US from this outbreak with no deaths. In Wisconsin there had been no cases. Measles remains a concern because it is still prevalent in other countries and is responsible for many deaths in other parts of the world.

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