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November 25, 2013

Pre Diabetes Education Preventing Diabetes

Designed for people who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, high blood sugar or high triglycerides, this 4-part series provides education and support from a registered dietitian.

ThedaCares Gruner Named Leader to Know

Becker’s Hospital Review named Dean Gruner, MD, president and chief executive officer of ThedaCare, as one of its top “300 Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know,” which recognizes healthcare leaders from across the country.

Living with Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome

ThedaCare is offering a program designed for people who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, high blood sugar or high triglycerides. The four-part series provides education and support from a registered dietitian. People can learn how to prevent diabetes using lifestyle change.

November 21, 2013

Group Support Helps Patients with Diabetes Self Management

Living with a chronic disease like diabetes can be challenging and frustrating at times. Research shows it is important to have support to face the emotions and challenges that living with a chronic disease can pose.

November 14, 2013

Preventing Drug Interactions in Older Adults

Drug interactions are a serious potential problem older adults face when taking multiple medications. They consume a large share of the nation’s medications, with adults over age 60 buying 30 percent of all prescription drugs and 40 percent of all over-the-counter drugs. The Food and Drug Administration is working to make drugs safer for adults.

Knees Shouldnt Snap Crackle or Pop

At this free presentation, experts will discuss arthritis-related pain and surgical and non-surgical options to get you back to doing the things you enjoy

Cooking Light for the Holidays

The holiday season is often a smorgasbord of tasty delights that can tempt any diet. A new ThedaCare class aims to help people still enjoy the holidays with some healthy recipes.

November 11, 2013

What is an Umbilical Hernia

Many children will have an umbilical hernia at birth. The hernia usually isn't painful or dangerous, and it often closes on its own without treatment. An umbilical hernia can usually be seen after the umbilical cord stump falls off.

I Think I Have Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a mood disorder that includes depression symptoms when there is typically less sunlight (such as now, the fall and winter) which improves completely when the sun is out more often again (spring and summer).

Nurse Practitioner At Home in Clintonville

Lesley Fuerst of New London feels right at home at ThedaCare Physicians-Clintonville. Fuerst, a family practice nurse practitioner, was familiar with the clinic through her clinical rotation while in school. “I knew it was a good clinic,” said Fuerst, who joined the family practice in April. “I like working in my own community.”

November 7, 2013

Should I Seek Help for my Mental Health Problems

Help is available and a good place to start can be with a primary care physician. Medical conditions can be addressed, and further help can be recommended or arranged if needed. This could be a referral for mental health counseling.

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