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January 8, 2015

Be Safe While Sledding

Sledding can be a fun winter activity for the whole family, but there are some basic safety tips that should be incorporated to reduce the risk of injury.

January 7, 2015

Teens with Headlice

The spread of lice in older children is on the rise. So how does a teen get head lice? One can trace it back to social media. Teens love taking pictures (“selfies”) with their friends. Squeezing in for a photo permits lice to move from one head to another (heads/hair touching). It is important to know that lice can’t jump, so it the contact that spreads the infestation.

Influenza Season is Here

Well, its official, the 2014-2015 influenza season is here. There have been documented cases in the Berlin area in the past couple weeks and the incidence is increasing rapidly. So let’s review what influenza is and what can be done about it.

Helping Save a Life Appreciation for Our Heros

Community Health Network in Berlin, along with the Community Blood Center, Inc. have partnered for years to bring a blood drive to this area. Both organizations are very thankful to those that have donated in the past, and those that will continue to donate in the future.

December 30, 2014

Its a New Year Have You Made Any Resolutions

It seems that with the start of a New Year we celebrate by setting a goal to do something to better ourselves. We call it our New Year’s resolution. But, resolutions can be hard to keep. Many resolutions are aimed at improving health. Only about 63% of people report keeping their resolution after two months. What can you do to improve your chances of succeeding?

December 23, 2014

Winter Slips Onto Our Radar

Winter – a.k.a. – the long dark cold time – has arrived. Whether you are walking outdoors to hold off the winter blues or simply dashing into work on a cold day – staying upright can be a challenge. Injuries to the back or head along with broken hips and broken arms are among the most common winter slip and fall incidents.

December 22, 2014

ThedaCare Physicians Shawano to Open Walk In Clinic in January

As of Jan. 2, 2015, ThedaCare Physicians-Shawano will offer an extended-hours walk-in clinic. One day earlier, the FastCare clinic services at Shawano Medical Center will be discontinued. This change will offer extended weeknight and weekend hours and offer treatment for more conditions than currently available through FastCare.

December 18, 2014

Pertussis Mini Outbreak in Waupaca Area

A mini-outbreak of pertussis has Waupaca-area health officials concerned and urging residents to take measures to protect themselves and loved ones by receiving a vaccination. In the last two weeks, nine cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, have been reported in Waupaca and Portage counties, with several more patient tests and results pending

Walk Like a Penguin

At ThedaCare, we take winter safety seriously. We would love to see fewer broken wrists, broken hips and back injuries in our emergency rooms and doctors’ offices. When we see a patient who’s slipped on the ice, we see your employee – out of work, unable to care for children or elderly parents who rely on them, in pain and unproductive. That’s “ouch” all the way around.

For media inquiries, please call Cassandra Wallace, Public and Media Relations Consultant at 920.442.0328 or the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah switchboard at 920.729.3100 and ask for the marketing person on call.