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March 18, 2013

All About Midwives is Topic of Free Program

Expectant mothers wondering what it would be like to team up with a midwife during pregnancy can find out by attending the free community presentation, “Team Baby: All About Midwives.”

March 15, 2013

Free Program to Focus on High Risk Pregnancy

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

Why Do I Have Hypertension

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.

How Common is a Broken Collarbone

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.

March 11, 2013

Physician Joins ThedaCare Orthopedic Care

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.

Learn More About Peripheral Artery Disease

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?”

Atrial Fibrillation is Focus of Free Program

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

What is Scarlet Fever

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.

Youth to Learn safe Babysitting Skills

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 5, 2013

Physician Assistant Earns National Certification

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.

Physician to Discuss Heartburn Treatment

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.

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.