February 20, 2014
								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.
			
					
			
				
								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.
			
					
			
				
								Winter sports lovers are waxing skis and snowboards for downhill adventures. Now is also the time to prepare for safety on the slopes.
			
					
			
				
								It is a small world after all and sometimes the impossible is possible!  Sometimes we just need a reminder from time to time.
			
					
			
				
								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
								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
								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 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.
			
					
			
				
								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.
			
					
			
				
								A group of New London community and business leaders are teaming up to encourage area employers to participate in a new Workplace Wellness Initiative.
			
					
			
				February 13, 2014
								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).
			
					
			
				
								
			
					
			
				
								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.
			
		
		
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