February 26, 2014
First ThedaStar Pilot Retires
Congratulations to Lee Huebscher on his retirement from aviation. Lee played a major role in the startup of the ThedaStar Air Medical program and he was ThedaStar’s first pilot.
News & Events
February 25, 2014
Pedometer Challenge Week 3 Newspaper Staff Encourages Each Other to Get Moving
At the Argus, employees walk through the office for five minutes playing “Follow the Leader” during their morning and afternoon breaks to help increase their step numbers, says Mary Kunash, the paper’s senior publisher, who recruited other staff members to participate.
Air It Up Better Breathers Group
If you are interested in improving the quality of your life through better breathing, join us! We offer the opportunity to learn ways to better cope with your breathing issues. Monthly meetings will feature speakers, Q&A and fun.
February 24, 2014
ThedaCare Event Focuses on Sustainability
Healthcare and climate change aren’t usually mentioned in the same sentence, but an upcoming internal event at ThedaCare is looking to change that. Paul Linzmeyer, sustainability leader for ThedaCare, said the internal program “Climate Change, Health and You: How We Can Be a Part of the Solution” is designed to begin a discussion on the role that changing weather patterns have on overall health.
February 21, 2014
Orthopedic Surgeon Enjoys Waupaca Patients
Snow and cold continue to grip the area but those were not what brought Dr. Brett Young to Wisconsin.
February 20, 2014
How Can I Get My Kids More Active in Winter
This winter has been tough on all of us, especially for children, who get their much-needed exercise outside. According to the Centers for Disease Control, children should get 60 minutes of physical activity daily. That’s difficult – but not impossible – during winter. Here are several things you can do to keep your family moving when stuck inside.
February is Heart Awareness Month
There are several misconceptions about women and heart disease that could be putting you or a loved one at risk. For example heart disease is the #1 killer of men and women. Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined with an average female death every 1 minute.
Dont Let Winter Sports Go To Your Head
Winter sports lovers are waxing skis and snowboards for downhill adventures. Now is also the time to prepare for safety on the slopes.
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.
February 19, 2014
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.
February 18, 2014
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.
February 14, 2014
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.
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