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October 1, 2014

ThedaCare Sheds Light on Future of Healthcare Shawano

ThedaCare leaders are committed to bringing the future of healthcare to light, meeting today with business and community leaders to discuss changes in healthcare at the 2014 Shawano Community Conversation.

September 30, 2014

ThedaCare Clinic Manager Encourages Catching Breast Cancer Early

A year ago, Cheryl Seelig of New London was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer. At ThedaCare Physicians-New London, Seelig, who is the clinic manager, wants to help patients catch cancer in time. She has started a competition among the staff at the clinic called “Who Has the Biggest Ta Ta’s?” “Each time a mammogram is scheduled, they get to place a pink ribbon sticker on the giant bra,” she said.

Break Free From 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. David DeWitt, MD, will review remedies for self-relief and discuss when it is time to get serious and seek treatment. This talk will be informative and interactive. Please bring your questions!

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.

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.