January 31, 2014
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!
January 30, 2014
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.
January 27, 2014
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.
January 24, 2014
January is National Mental Wellness Month. In honor of that I'd like to share some strategies to reduce stress.
January 23, 2014
Not everyone has the same grieving experience. Grieving is individual so to help people, it is best to allow them to look at grief as their own personal and unique journey that will inevitably have its ups and downs.
Dealing with an injury to – or inflammation of – the rotator cuff can be very uncomfortable. People can attend a free ThedaCare presentation, “Shoulder Talk: Rotator Cuff Relief.” The program is focused on the pain and strain of the shoulder and attendees can learn about their options for relief. A question-and-answer session with Dr. Brett Young, orthopedic surgeon, will follow his presentation.
Paul Hoell, president of the medical staff and an anesthesiologist at New London Family Medical Center, has always had an interest in teaching.
Certain listening situations can make hearing difficult for some people. The free ThedaCare community program, “Can You Hear Me Now?” offers solutions for better hearing. It is presented by The Hearing Clinic of Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists of Wisconsin.
January 22, 2014
Tummy troubles are common in children (and adults). A number of different things can cause someone’s stomach to hurt and it can sometimes be a challenge to figure out the culprit.
For media inquiries, please call Cassandra Wallace, Public and Media Relations Consultant at 920.442.0328 or the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah switchboard at 920.729.3100 and ask for the marketing person on call.