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September 4, 2014

Sondrol Committed to Triathlon Improving Health in Waupaca

I am proud to tell you about a person who has been committed improving health in the Waupaca community and making the best possible Waupaca Area Triathlon. Dean Sondrol, physical therapist and clinical lead at Riverside Medical Center for the past 19 years, has been involved with developing and improving the triathlon since it began 14 years ago. Dean serves as the course director and a member of the Board of Directors.

September 3, 2014

Right Food Key

Just like your car needs fuel for a long trip, the same goes for your body. Getting proper nutrition and plenty of fluids need to be an integral part of your pre-race preparation whether you’re going 13 or 26 miles. While most people know this, many aren’t exactly too sure of what to eat and drink so here’s a little guidance.

Workplace Wellness Gets Positive Response

More than 30 New London area business leaders attended a meeting in August aimed at introducing chief executive officers and human resource professionals to best practice principles of initiating and sustaining workplace wellness programs in their businesses.

Weight of the Fox Valley a Heavy Issue

Obesity issues affect an individual and the community in which they live. Excess weight creates health problems leading to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, orthopedic difficulties and more. It can create mental health and self-esteem issues as well as limit worker productivity. Today obesity affects how buildings and transportation are designed.

Group Aims to Include Everyone

Chad Hershner has seen many people in the Fox Cities ready to embrace those in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. This lead to the formation of INCLUDE, during a breakfast with community members.

Drug Take Back Day in Waupaca County

More than 470 pounds of medicine were collected during a Drug Take Back Day in Waupaca County. The event stemmed from a September 2013 plunge into drugs and alcohol sponsored by the Waupaca Community Health Action Team, or CHAT.

Battle Against Obesity On The Move In New London

The New London area is attempting to battle obesity with the help of the New London Community Health Action Team (CHAT). A 2013 plunge into obesity indicated the community need to address obesity.

September 2, 2014

Shuman Named CEO of Wild Rose Hospital

Dawn Shuman has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital following the retirement of Don Caves, who has worked at the hospital for more than four decades.

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.

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