November 12, 2014
ThedaCare infection prevention practitioners Bette Casey and Miki Gould, have earned the Certified in Infection Control (CIC) credential and has demonstrated a mastery of infection control and knowledge by taking and passing the CIC exam. Certification lasts for five years.
November 11, 2014
Tip-overs and furniture falls happen when children pull furniture onto themselves climb on furniture causing it to fall, or push it over onto another child. Young children are not strong enough to lift the furniture off of themselves if they are trapped. Injuries include serious bruising, internal organ injuries and fractures
Certain listening situations can make hearing difficult for some people. A free community program, “Can You Hear Me Now?” offers solutions for better hearing.
People suffering from the pain and discomfort of recurring heartburn are encouraged to attend a free community program that introduces a variety of innovative treatment options. David Duppler, MD, general surgeon, will lead a candid discussion about “What Can Be Done For My Heartburn” on Tues., Nov. 25.
November 10, 2014
To better serve the region's cancer patients of today and tomorrow, ThedaCare is building an integrated cancer center where patients will receive the care and services they need in one location. To jump-start the $44 million project, today Michael Frohna, executive director for the ThedaCare Family of Foundations, announced “Connect: a community campaign to transform cancer care in our region,” a $7 million capital campaign. The new facility will be built on land ThedaCare owns in Appleton near Encircle Health on Capital Drive.
November 7, 2014
November has been designated as Prostate Cancer Awareness month. The prostate is a gland unique to men that is located at the base of the bladder. It naturally enlarges with age and can cause benign urinary symptoms but also can develop cancer. The goal of this article is to help raise awareness and provide some information on prostate cancer and screening.
November 7, 2014
Thirty area high school students, including seven from Brillion High School, visited Theda Clark Medical Center recently and spent the morning learning about various career opportunities in the surgical field.
November 6, 2014
Stop by the Theda Gift Gallery at Theda Clark for their holiday open house!
November 5, 2014
ThedaCare welcomes Deepti Sharma, MD, a family medicine physician joining ThedaCare Physicians-Menasha.
Shawano Medical Center (SMC) and Riverside Medical Center (RMC) in Waupaca have launched new menu-driven meal systems. The patients at both of hospitals now have the opportunity to select their food choices for meals from a restaurant-style menu with many tasty choices.
ThedaCare welcomes Lesley Fuerst, APNP, a nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine at ThedaCare Physicians-New London.
October 29, 2014
Sara Messner (Mitchell) is very familiar with the doctor’s office at ThedaCare Physicians-Clintonville. “It’s the clinic I always had care at,” said Messner, 26, a Clintonville native. She is thrilled to return to her hometown as a physician assistant to provide the same quality of care she remembers receiving while growing up. “I enjoy being able to see multiple generations of a family,” said Messner. “People come in and they know my parents or my family.”
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