Today, HHS’ Million Hearts initiative recognizes nine public and private practices and health systems across the country for success in achieving excellent rates of high blood pressure control.
The Riverside Health Foundation seeks applicants for the Boudry Memorial Scholarship, the Nancy Salan Memorial Nursing Scholarship, and the Isabelle Rowe Nursing Scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded in May 2012.
Twelve-year-old Jack Goerlinger recently received a wish through the Make-a-Wish Foundation. While he is extremely grateful, Jack said with uncanny honesty, “My real wish is that this never happened to me.” Jack has microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). The annual incidence of MPA is 3 cases per 1 million people.
The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) renewed accreditation of the ThedaCare Breast Centers, recognizing the health system’s dedication to improving the quality of care and monitoring the outcome of patients with breast diseases.
During February, known as National Heart Health month, health and wellness patients can participate in “Matters of the Heart,” a month-long art project at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca.
A 9-year-old Appleton girl took her family’s heartache and did something positive to help other children dealing with a sibling’s death.
ThedaCare employees are rehearsing and putting the final touches on the performances they have planned for the health care system’s annual ThedaCare Follies community benefit event, which will be staged at 7:30 p.m. on Fri., Jan. 31, at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton.
Come join the dietetic interns from UW-Green Bay for an in-formative grocery store tour. We’ll show you the healthiest foods in the store and give you valuable tips that you can use any-where!
It had been many years since Mayor Gary Henke went to see a doctor. When his new family physician, Dr. Donn Fuhrmann at ThedaCare Physicians-New London, suggested he get a colonoscopy, Mayor Henke agreed.
Mothers who are prepared to have “the talk” with their teenage daughter can attend a free ThedaCare session, “From Mother to Daughter.” Amber Post, MD, of Women’s Care of Wisconsin will speak about new guidelines for pap smears, HPV vaccinations, birth control options and more.
During February, known as National Heart Health month, health and wellness patients can participate in “Matters of the Heart,” a month-long art project at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca.
People interested in improving the quality of their life through better breathing can join a ThedaCare group in Shawano that offers the opportunity to learn ways to better cope with breathing issues. Monthly meetings feature speakers, Q&A and fun.
We rely on our feet every day. Sometimes we forget how much they do for us until they start telling us how much they hurt.
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