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ThedaCare Names Diagnostics Leader

ThedaCare has promoted Mark Thiel to vice president of diagnostics with responsibility for imaging and labs throughout the healthcare system.

September 25, 2014

What is the Normal Age for My Daughter to Start Her Period

When it comes to puberty, what’s “normal” is a big topic of discussion and concern for both children and their parents. There is a range of normal variation with some children beginning, progressing and advancing through puberty sooner than others. Puberty normally tends to start between ages 9 and 13.

Wound Care program Growing at Riverside Medical Center

It is estimated that more than 1 percent of the industrialized population suffers from problem wounds. “That is approximately 67 million people,” said Cassandra Munoz, RN, certified wound care from Riverside Medical Center (RMC) in Waupaca, noting information from the Wound Care Education Institute. Patients who are more likely to need wound care include diabetics, people with kidney failure and those who have problems with mobility.

New London Running Club Promotes Health and Community

When Brianna Sorge of New London crossed the finish line of the Bellin 10K, she was surprised she finished in 1 hour and 10 minutes. “It was really fun,” said the 11-year-old about her first race. “I thought I could make it. I was kind of surprised that I did finish and the time that I did.” Sorge is part of a running club at New London Middle School, which started at the end of last school year to prepare for the Bellin 10K.

September 24, 2014

Post Race Injury Clinic

After finishing a Community First Fox Cities Marathon event, some runners and walkers may have a few aches and pains they want checked out. ThedaCare Orthopedic Care is offering a free marathon injury assessment clinic from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 24, to all participants in the full marathon, half marathon, relay marathon or 5k.

September 23, 2014

ThedaCare Welcomes Oncology Physician Leader

ThedaCare welcomes Matthias Weiss, MD, who will serve as the oncology physician leader at ThedaCare Medical Oncology, which is located within Appleton Medical Center. He will provide specialty care in hematology.

Berlin Woman Celebrates New Lease on Life

Berlin resident Mary Navin has a heart of gold. This 73-year old is always doing good things for others, but on Oct. 25, 2013, it was all about her. She was alone at home when she suffered a pulmonary embolism that sent her into full cardiac arrest. She was able to get to the phone and call 911 before passing out. Local police officers and EMTs rushed her to Berlin Memorial Hospital.

September 22, 2014

Living Mentally Well

On Mon., Sept. 22, Kevin Hines will present a program called “Living Mentally Well” beginning at 6 p.m. at Waupaca High School. He will share how to live mentally well and prevent suicides. In 2000, Hines attempted suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and survived.

Active Aging Week

Special activities for seniors all week long, to help you stay fit in body, mind & spirit.

ThedaCare Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Announce Healthcare Careers Collaboration in Shawano

When the hallways of the new ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano come alive in the second half of 2015, Shawano-area nursing students will be part of the hustle and bustle on the healthcare campus. Dorothy Erdmann, CEO of Shawano Medical Center, and Dr. H. Jeffrey Rafn, president of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, announced today an agreement to offer Shawano’s NWTC nursing programs on site at the brand new medical center starting in fall 2015, the first such collaboration in the state of Wisconsin.

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