March 15, 2013
Women who have been referred to a perinatologist for a high-risk pregnancy may be worrying and wondering about what to expect as they move through the stages of pregnancy. The free community program, “High-Risk Pregnancy: What to Expect” is designed to help expectant mothers in need of special care alleviate their worries and learn more about the extra care that may be needed for both mom and baby throughout a high-risk pregnancy.
March 14, 2013
Nearly one-third of people do not realize they have hypertension, known as a silent killer, because it rarely causes symptoms, even as it inflicts serious damage to the body. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to vision problems, as well as to heart attack, stroke, and other potentially fatal conditions, including kidney failure.
A broken collarbone – also known as the clavicle – is one of the most commonly broken bones. Male teens break it most often – usually while playing a contact sport such as football or hockey.
Riverside Medical Center (RMC) is offering a mother-daughter class on puberty in April that will help them address the sensitive topics of physical and emotional development.
March 11, 2013
ThedaCare Orthopedic Care at ThedaCare Physicians-Shawano is pleased to welcome Clay Canaday, DO, an orthopedic physician who treats all ages and specializes in fracture care and total joint replacement surgery.
People who want to learn more about proper circulation within the body and information about the common and treatable circulatory condition known as peripheral artery disease, or PAD, can attend the free community presentation, “Strained Circulation: What is PAD?”
People diagnosed with atrial fibrillation – the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia – can learn more about their condition by attending the free community program, “Rhythm of the Heart: All About Atrial Fibrillation.” Robert Wilson, MD, of Appleton Cardiology, will sort fact from fiction about irregular heart rhythm.
March 8, 2013
Scarlet fever is an illness that develops in some people who have strep throat. It is often accompanied by a sore throat and a high fever and features a bright red rash that, if untreated, can cover most of the body.
The Safe Sitter program resumes with classes available for the rest of the year aimed at teaching youth the importance of being safe and responsible babysitters.
March 6, 2013
ThedaCare At Home Presents ‘Consider the Conversation: A Documentary on a Taboo Subject’ on March 21.
March 5, 2013
Crystal Sturgis, a certified physician’s assistant at ThedaCare Orthopedic Care, recently received the Certificate of Added Qualifications in orthopaedic surgery from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Recurring heartburn problems, acid reflux and other related symptoms can take the enjoyment out of every day living. People affected by uncomfortable heartburn and stomach issues commonly caused by Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) can learn about the newest surgical and endoscopy procedures for treating the disease by attending the free community presentation.
Physician to Offer Tips to Prevent Complications Associated with Diabetes Managing diabetes to prevent complications can be an ongoing challenge….
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