October 16, 2014
Dispelling the Flu Shot Myths
I frequently hear arguments about why parents don’t get their kids immunized against the flu. In every case, I have a valid response about why their children do need the flu shot
News & Events
Affinity Health System ThedaCare Working Together on Joint Ebola Planning
The Fox Cities leadership of Affinity Health System and ThedaCare recognize response to a suspected Ebola case in the area requires the two systems work together to protect the community.
October 15, 2014
Screening Tool Catches Eye Problems Earlier
Testing the vision of young children can be a challenge, but a new screening device at ThedaCare Physicians-Pediatric clinics in Appleton and Neenah is making the process easier. Spot Vision can test a patient’s eyes in just a few seconds and doesn’t require the child’s cooperation like standard visual acuity charts do, said Luke Tremble, MD, a pediatrician at ThedaCare Physicians-Pediatrics in Appleton.
Heroin Summit
Community Health Network will be hosting a Heroin Summit at the Berlin High School Auditorium at 6:00 pm to address the growing problem of opiate use in our communities. The speakers will include the local police, recovering addicts, and a mother who lost her young daughter to a heroin overdose.
Weekend Hospitalist Completes Quality of Care for Hospital Patients
When patients are admitted into Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca, they receive around the clock care from doctors, ranging from their primary care physician to a hospitalist like Dr. Gregrey Hiltgen, who recently took on the role of weekend hospitalist for ThedaCare/Riverside Medical Center.
Hematologist Oncologist Joins ThedaCare
ThedaCare welcomes Vijay Chaudhary, MD, MPH, a board-certified hematologist and oncologist at Appleton Medical Center and Theda Clark Medical Center.
October 13, 2014
Dinner Is On Us
A mobile pantry truck filled with vegetables, proteins, whole wheat pasta and recipes will drive to each location where volunteers will hand-deliver the food to people who request it. Food is limited and will be distributed on a first come first serve basis.
Free Session Explores Solutions for Easing Joint Pain
A free ThedaCare community program is designed to help people who suffer from joint pain. Robert Wubben, MD, of ThedaCare Orthopedics will facilitate “Osteoarthritis: How to Soothe the Joint Pain” on Thurs., Oct. 30. Dr. Wubben will have examples of joint replacement prosthetics and will hold a question-and-answer session after the presentation.
October 10, 2014
Your Parents Told You to Share Dont Share Germs
OK kids; as we enter into a colder season, remember that “sharing” with classmates can be good sometimes but not others.
Healthy Snack Ideas
I’m trying to have some healthy snacks available for my child. Can you give me some ideas?
ThedaCare Welcomes Certified Nurse Midwife
Kay Weina, CNM, MSN, is now on the medical staff of Theda Clark Medical Center and Appleton Medical Center as a certified nurse midwife. She is a member of the staff at Women’s Care of Wisconsin.
Consumers Name ThedaCare Hospitals the Best
Appleton Medical Center and Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah earned top marks from consumers as the best hospitals in the Fox Cities-Oshkosh markets for the 13th year in a row.
October 9, 2014
Hopeful Moments Fertility Support Group
Join other women who share the same desire to become a mother and learn, share and listen. This is a place for comfort, compassion, and an overall safe zone to talk about your current and past fertility struggles and be surrounded with support.
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