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September 2, 2014

Program Addresses Ongoing Back Pain

People afflicted by recurring back pain can learn about the common causes of back pains and strains and some treatment options at a free educational class offered by ThedaCare, in partnership with NeuroSpine Center of Wisconsin. The program, “Break Free From Back Pain,” will be led by orthopedic spine surgeon, David DeWitt, MD. Dr. DeWitt will review remedies for self-relief and discuss when it is time to get serious and seek treatment.

August 31, 2014

Green Lake Area 13dot1 Half Marathon and 5K

This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever! Now in its fifth year, this race has proven to be both beautiful and challenging, and has a race for all fitness levels—a Kids Race, a 5k Fun Run and the 13.1 mile half marathon along the shores of beautiful Green Lake.

August 28, 2014

Brenda Bartz Koi Paradise in Shawano

Brenda Bartz, speech recognition medical transcription editor at ThedaCare Physicians-Shawano, uses her gardening gift to build her own little paradise at her home in Shawano.

August 27, 2014

Its What We Dont See That Matters

Whether you are driving a vehicle on the ground or flying an aircraft in the air, you can normally avoid obstacles if you can see them. Obstacles are a bigger problem if you can’t see them. Night vision goggles (NVGs) help us see obstacles normally not visible to the unaided eye and make flying at night a lot safer.

August 25, 2014

New Electronic Medical Records System Improves Safety Communication

Communication is vital in healthcare and new technology recently installed at Community Health Network and Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital locations will make it easier than ever before for physicians to share records and information. In addition, patients can schedule appointments or message with their providers electronically, without picking up the phone.

Healthy Breakfast Key to Successful School Day

Back to school is right around the corner and for many kids, getting up and eating a healthy breakfast isn’t easy. But as the saying goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it’s important your child is properly fueled for her school day. Multiple studies show that proper nutrition gives your child the energy she needs to focus and ready to learn. Hungry kids aren’t focused on the teacher; they’re focused on their growling tummies.

ThedaCare Welcomes Hospitalist Physician

Mayank Arora, MD, a hospitalist physician, has joined ThedaCare and will serve at Appleton Medical Center and Theda Clark Medical Center with a specialty in internal medicine.

CHN Presents 15th Annual Night Out for Womens Health Event

Planning is underway for the 15th annual Community Health Network ‘Night Out for Women’s Health’ which will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Pillsbury Hall on the grounds of the Green Lake Conference Center. This year’s event, titled “The Joy of Connection” will feature mental health counselor, author and humorist Mary Pierce, who will provide a humorous yet inspiring message about the importance of positive relationships. Pierce encourages all to attend, saying, “Girlfriends…sisters…mothers…daughters…We need each other! Our connections as women encourage us, energize us and for some of us, save our sanity! Let's laugh together as we celebrate the gifts of friendship and one another. Together, we can make it!”

August 23, 2014

Advance the Trails 5K

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August 16, 2014

Movin on the Mascoutin

Community Health Network is a proud sponsor of the Green Lake Greenways’ Movin on the Mascoutin event. Ride, walk, or run in this FREE family-friendly, non-competitive healthy living event.


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.