ThedaCare Physicians-Oshkosh family medicine physician Eric Smiltneek, MD, and Steve Eliasen, a member of the Oshkosh Board of Education, were ice-skating alone on Miller’s Bay in Oshkosh and as they skated past Webster Stanley Elementary and Middle School, an idea formed: invite the students to join them in a skating club.
Puberty is a time of great change for our children – both boys and girls. Most boys begin puberty between the ages of 9 and 14, but everyone is different so a boy could start earlier or later. Puberty lasts several years and most boys are fully developed by their late teens.
The management of acute stroke has changed over the last several years. There are treatments that can be done early in the course of the event that can prevent permanent brain injury. In order to effectively treat a stroke, the symptoms have to be recognized early so evaluation and treatment can be started as soon as possible.
The Miriam B. White Foundation, based out of Winneconne, provides funds to Wisconsin men and women who were undergoing breast cancer treatment.
Anyone who’s suffered from heartburn knows how difficult it can be to deal with. See how you can relieve heartburn and review the latest treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
During acid reflux – which is known medically as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD – acid or bile from the stomach leaks back into the esophagus, causing it become irritated and leading to heartburn and regurgitation. Left unchecked, GERD can cause serious damage to the esophagus.
Community Health Network made a donation to help the Princeton Tennis Association meet its fund raising goal. John Feeney, CEO of CHN, presents the check to Dennis Galatowitsch and Kristin Galatowitsch of the Princeton Tennis Association. CHN is proud to invest in healthy lifestyles and activities for young and old within the communities they serve.
Our mission is to not only to repair injuries and save lives but to improve our community by working to change the tacit acceptance of alcohol-related trauma. Alcohol is shown to be a contributing factor in nearly 47% of the motor vehicle crashes of patient we treated from Jan. 1 to Nov. 10 of this year.
Zachary Baeseman, MD, MPH, is a family practice physician at ThedaCare Physicians-Waupaca, and he feels strongly about the benefits of getting to know his patients over the long term. As a primary care provider, or PCP, “I can live your history with you. I get to know about your family and your situation at home, even the typical triggers that can cause a serious illness for you or land you in the hospital.”
A ThedaCare rural hospital and a major service line received national honors for patient experience. ThedaCare Medical Center-New London has been named a 2014 Commitment to Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey Associates, Inc. The Commitment to Excellence Award recognizes health care organizations that achieved continuous improvement in Patient Experience in HCAHPS (a measure of patient satisfaction)/Inpatient Care. ThedaCare Orthopedic Care was also given a Success Story Award.
Last year, ThedaCare™, announced the name change of New London Family Medical Center to ThedaCare Medical Center-New London. On Thursday, ThedaCare announced it will introduce its new system-wide brand identity next week in New London, further aligning the hospital and clinic with other ThedaCare facilities, helping patients better understand who ThedaCare is.
For the most part, during the school year, our children should be at school. The more time missed from school, the harder it will be for them to keep up with learning. There are times, however, when children should stay home from school. In general, these times fall into two categories.
Deer hunting tends to bring families and friends together for socializing, story-telling, and the opportunity to spend some time in the woods. This tradition depends on a healthy deer population. Chronic wasting disease or CWD is a threat to the deer herd. This year I haven’t heard much in the news about chronic wasting disease. It is still around and seems to be spreading slowly in certain areas. From a health perspective, do we need to be concerned?
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