August 13, 2014
Curt Ignacio, president and CEO of Marion Body Works, Inc., wants to make sure his employees have the tips, tools and opportunities to make healthy lifestyle choices. “What can we do – to do our best – to put in front of people opportunities to be healthy?” he said. The company formed a wellness committee in 2004. In 2008, it offered health risk assessments that were done on site for those with the company health insurance.
In 2003, an unnamed group of bicyclists decided to form Cronies Trail Crew and advocate for local silent sports in the Waupaca area. Today, they have taken measures to build a trail system and are in the process of raising $40,000 for another system. “We are driven to develop and execute facilities for biking, running, hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing,” said Amanda Mann, Cronies Trail Crew board member.
August 12, 2014
The Wolf River Area Healthcare Foundation is getting renamed ThedaCare Foundation-New London to better identify it with ThedaCare Medical Center-New London, the hospital it serves.
Citing the need to consistently deliver optimal care via a variety of providers, ThedaCare has chosen to implement ZynxCare®, a clinical decision support solution from Zynx Health™. Because the solution’s care plans are integrated directly into Epic, ThedaCare’s EHR system, clinicians can easily access the evidence-based content across the entire care continuum – from acute care to long-term care to outpatient facilities – as part of their established workflow.
Sandie Quade has always enjoyed helping others feel their best. For the past 25 years, she has worked in Ripon in various health care settings from acute care to her new role as an advance practice nurse practitioner for Community Health Network’s medical center in Ripon. Along the way, she has gained extensive knowledge and experience to help her best serve patients.
August 7, 2014
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.
August 6, 2014
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.
August 5, 2014
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.
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