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July 24, 2014

ThedaCare Nurse Going to Peru

Linda Radtke has a passion for mission trips, so she was overjoyed to have recently received the Jodie Kacer Mission Trip scholarship.

Shawano Medical Center Auxiliary Makes 65000 Pledge

The Shawano Medical Center Auxiliary recently pledged $65,000 to the Shawano Medical Center Foundation Capital Campaign, Living Well Together, in support of the new ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano. The new facility, expected to open in 2015, will replace the 82-year-old Shawano Medical Center and create a local center for convenient, coordinated health care.

July 22, 2014

Keep It Simple

When it comes to health and wellness, my philosophy is "keep it simple." Great things aren't accomplished overnight and trying to do too much too quickly can become frustrating, counterproductive, and ultimately unsustainable.

July 18, 2014

ThedaCare Affinity Health System Provide Employees with Active Shooter Training

Two regional health care systems are training their personnel on what to do if an active shooter enters their workplace. ThedaCare and Ministry Health Care, which includes Affinity Health System, began training their managers and other leadership in the spring, and rolled out the educational program to other employees. The two health systems employ more than 10,000 people in Northeast Wisconsin.

July 17, 2014

Dont Let Food Borne Illness Crash Your Summer Party

Summer fun means summer safety not just at the pool or on a bicycle but also at the summer party. Salmonella is one party crasher you want to avoid. According to the CDC, salmonella is estimated to cause about 1.2 million illnesses in the United States every year, resulting in approximately 23,000 hospitalizations and 450 deaths.

July 16, 2014

Does My Son Need Stitches

Before rushing to a health care provider, take a peek at the wound. Seeing bone, tendons, muscle or fatty tissue (looks like dry cottage cheese) means that medical attention should be sought for that wound.

Vein Seminar

Are painful and unsightly veins causing you stress? The vein center at Fox Valley Plastic Surgery provides five options to treat veins large and small. To find out more, register to attend a complimentary vein screening and seminar.

July 10, 2014

What is Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure occurs when your heart muscle doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. Conditions such as narrowed arteries in your heart or high blood pressure gradually leave your heart too weak or stiff to fill and pump efficiently.

July 8, 2014

What is the Difference Between Sport and Energy Drinks

Sport drinks are flavored beverages that often contain carbohydrates minerals and electrolytes and sometimes other vitamins and nutrients. Energy drinks typically contain stimulants such as caffeine and guarana with varying amounts of sugar protein, vitamins, sodium and other minerals.

July 7, 2014

ThedaCare Adds Berlin Wild Rose Area to Electronic Medical Records System

The medical records of patients from Community Health Network (CHN) and Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital will now be accessible electronically to medical providers at ThedaCare, following an electronic health records expansion after the three Northeast health systems affiliated.

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