News & Events

A Refresher Course in Relative Probability

It is a small world after all and sometimes the impossible is possible! Sometimes we just need a reminder from time to time.

Living with Loss Support Group

This free, 60-minute grief and education support group begins at 5:30 p.m. the third Thursday of every month, in the Crystal River Room at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca.

Miracle Made In Manitowoc County

When working through the tough stuff, I remember my fourth-grade parochial school teacher saying, “God provides the wind, but you must raise the sails.” So it is in healthcare, too, where some miracles also require a little earthly intervention.

Pedometer Challenge Week 2 Step Totals Surprising

Eye-opening. That’s the perfect word to describe how many participants in ThedaCare and ThedaCare Orthopedic Care Pedometer Challenge feel after turning in their number of steps for last week.

ThedaCare Receives Recognition in Wisconsin Green Masters Program

ThedaCare is one of a select group of companies to earn the designation of “Green Professional,” in the 2014 Green Masters Program established by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council.

Run More Efficiently and Prevent Common Injuries

People who love to run can attend a free ThedaCare session, “How to Run More Efficiently & Prevent Common Injuries,” to learn how to run more efficiently and to help prevent injury, especially as they transition from winter to spring/summer running.

Local Group Focuses on Obesity Issue

A group of New London community and business leaders are teaming up to encourage area employers to participate in a new Workplace Wellness Initiative.

What is a Lipid Panel

A lipid panel is a test that measures fats and fatty substances used as a source of energy in the body. Lipids include cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL).

What is Diabetic Heart Disease

Donations Boost Outdoor Play Areas

A local school and a park will get new fitness equipment aimed at helping residents live healthier lives. ThedaCare recently made donations to both Huntley Elementary School in Appleton and the Town of Menasha to purchase new outdoor equipment.

Eczema The Itch that Rashes

One of the more common problems pediatricians treat is rashes. Many different things cause rashes but one very common cause is Eczema.

ThedaCare Supports Riverview Gardens with Grant Orders of Produce for Cafeterias

ThedaCare announced today it will contribute $50,000 toward the construction of five new hoop houses at Riverview Gardens in support of the non-profit’s ServiceWorks job training program. Riverview Gardens was established in 2011 as a collaborative transformation of a 70-acre private golf course in downtown Appleton, into an urban farm, park and job-training program.

How Can I Tell if My Child has a Cold or a Sinus Infection

While colds are common, less than 1 in 15 children get a sinus infection during or after a cold. Children with a cold have a runny nose with mucus that starts clear, gets cloudy for a few days then runs clear again. Most of the time, the symptoms resolve in about 10 days. A fever can be present for the first 2-3 days of a cold.