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.
Experiencing challenges with conceiving can be an emotionally overwhelming time. This class will discuss fertility, diagnosis and available options on a budget.
Computers, electronics, appliances
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.
A blood pressure screening is important because high blood pressure usually has no symptoms and cannot be detected without being measured.
Shin splints are common to most runners and even some walkers. Shin splints is the pain along the tibia – or the large bone in the front of your lower leg. The muscles and tendons around the bone can become sensitive and painful when they are overworked. While anyone can get them, shin splints are most common when people change or intensify their exercise routines.
The 2003 National Survey of Children’s Health showed that 15 million US children and teens get inadequate sleep. I would have to think that in our current climate of constant electronic use & more demanding year round sports and activity schedules, that that number has risen. Encouraging sleep is one of the most important things that we as parents can do.
As part of ThedaCare, Community Health Network Inc. (CHN), and Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital now have access to Mayo Clinic resources through the Mayo Clinic Care Network. In 2014, CHN and Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital joined ThedaCare, which was the first health care system in Wisconsin to become a part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Tattoos seem to be more and more popular especially among young people. Surveys indicate that currently over 20% of people have a tattoo. There are over 20,000 tattoo parlors in the US and the number is increasing. Tattoos and the process of getting a tattoo carry some health risk.
The Rural Health Initiative in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties are hosting the 4th Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting on Fri., April 24 to raise funds and awareness for the organization, which improves the health of area farmers by bringing healthcare directly to them.
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As business leaders we don’t often think of ourselves as teachers, but there are some similarities. This spring in particular, we each have the opportunity to invite our employees to engage in the same lesson that area school children will learn. In late April and early May, ThedaCare employees will shed their scrubs for classroom attire as they promote healthy habits to students at six elementary schools in Berlin, the Fox Cities, New London, Oshkosh, Shawano and Waupaca.
ThedaCare will help area residents celebrate Earth Day by collecting unwanted computers, electronics, and appliances at a recycling event on Mon., April 20.
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