Emergency room physician and runner Mark Westfall knows medical emergencies can happen at long-distance running events. That’s why he paired up with technology experts to create a quick response, or QR, code to help officials at this year’s Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction get necessary health information in case of an emergency.
Swimmer’s ear is an infection in the outer ear canal, which runs from the eardrum to the outside of the head. It is often caused by water that remains in the ear after swimming, creating a moist environment that encourages bacterial growth.
Six Wisconsin health care organizations today announce a pioneering statewide network. Framing their strategic partnership as a new pathway for patients to access the highest quality health care across the state and region, the organizations expect the network to serve as a new model for the nation.
The Riverside Health Foundation has awarded scholarships to Waupaca-area residents who plan to pursue careers in healthcare.
A lot of people don't realize that only a 10% reduction in weight is enough to achieve amazing medical benefits. While those 350 pound patients on The Biggest Loser are doing great and losing 100s of pounds, sometimes it's unrealistic for the majority of people, and if they only lost 35 pounds, they'd drastically help their blood pressure, diabetes, etc.
Did you know measles cases are at a 20-year high in the United States right now? More than 500 cases have been reported in the first half of the year. This is the most since measles was considered eliminated from the U.S. in the late 1990's.
Did you know Hepatitis A is a food-borne virus that causes vomiting and liver disease, including jaundice? This disease is prevalent all over the world, except in western Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia. While there are sporadic outbreaks in the United States, Americans are most at risk when traveling to other countries.
Immunizations do more good than harm. Mercury and aluminum are all over the planet. Children ingest mercury in breast milk and in formula. The levels often exceed those contained in vaccines.
When Chad Voskuil, MD, was finishing his residency at the Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency program in Appleton in 2007, he searched for a position that would allow him the best of both worlds: have a bustling family medicine practice without the demands of being on call.
ThedaCare welcomes Danielle Vanevenhoven, APNP, to ThedaCare Physicians-Darboy. Vanevenhoven, a nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine for all ages, transferred from ThedaCare Physicians-Neenah West to be closer to her family and working in the community where she lives.
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial illness that causes severe coughing fits in infected people, including apnea (stopping breathing) in infants. The possible complications of pertussis include pneumonia and seizures, and infection can also lead to brain damage or death. Immunization is the best defense against this potentially fatal disease.
Kids may be clinging to summer fun but parents need to start being mindful about getting kids back on track for school. A good night sleep benefits a child’s health and education. Kids need a lot of sleep, way more than mom or dad. It is recommended children ages 6 to 11 get 10-11 hours a night. And children ages 12 to 18 need at least nine hours.
ThedaCare has promoted Pam Malkowski and Mike Radtke to new vice president roles at its hospitals. Malkowski is the new vice president of clinical/nursing operations at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah while Radtke is the new vice president of perioperative services and acute interventions.
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