March 5, 2013
Managing Diabetes is Focus of Shawano Program
Physician to Offer Tips to Prevent Complications Associated with Diabetes Managing diabetes to prevent complications can be an ongoing challenge….
News & Events
March 1, 2013
150 Gather to Begin Regional Talks on Obesity
More than 150 community leaders are meeting Fridays March 1 and March 8 to gain understanding about the local obesity epidemic, connect with others who are concerned about this issue and begin to identify steps for a regional effort to build a healthier Fox Valley.
February 27, 2013
ThedaCare Orthopedic Care Renovates Space
The $250,000 renovation project at ThedaCare Physicians-New London includes the expansion of the provider office from three work stations to four; the addition of a new three person medical assistant station; and the addition of three new exam rooms.
February 26, 2013
Plans Progress for New ThedaCare Medical Center Shawano Facility Site Plan Underway
ThedaCare announced high-level design work is underway for the new ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano being constructed to replace the 81-year-old Shawano Medical Center.
February 25, 2013
Gold Cross Ambulance and Waupaca Area Ambulance to Merge
Gold Cross Ambulance and Waupaca Area Ambulance announced today they have signed a letter of intent to merge their services this spring.
February 22, 2013
Managing Chronic Pain is Topic of Free Program
People seeking new ideas and solutions for coping with chronic pain can attend the free community presentation, “Life with Chronic Pain: How to Reclaim Your Identity” to learn about different types of chronic pain and effective treatments for daily pain management.
February 20, 2013
What is a Sexually Transmitted Infection
These are commonly called STIs or STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). There are a number of different infections, but all are spread via sexual contact, often through body fluids that carry the virus.
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis is a formation of a blood clot in a deep vein. They can occur anywhere in the body, but are most frequently found in the deep veins of the legs, thighs, and pelvis.
ThedaCare Welcomes Specialty Physician
Christopher Mjaanes, MD, is now on the medical staff at Appleton Medical Center and Theda Clark Medical Center. He is a member of the staff at the Center for Asthma and Allergy.
February 14, 2013
What is a Mini Stroke
A mini-stroke is a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Its symptoms are like a stroke but do not last long.
Therapist Joins ThedaCare Behavioral Health
ThedaCare Behavioral Health is further expanding its services in the Shawano area as it welcomes Lydia Vitort, RN, LMFT, as a mental health therapist. Lydia will join the ThedaCare Physicians-Shawano location alongside fellow providers Jay Arias-Flynn, MS, LPC, and Elena Tuskenis, MD.
Popular Waupaca Diabetes Education Class Returns
Lifestyle changes can make a dramatic impact when it comes to managing diabetes. The return of “Pre-diabetes and Diabetes: Healthy changes work for both” will highlight how lifestyle changes can prevent diabetes from occurring as well as help to treat diabetes.
February 12, 2013
ThedaCare Welcomes Nurse Practitioner FryHansen
Elena Fry Hansen is now on the staff at Appleton Medical Center and Theda Clark Medical Center, as a nurse practitioner specializing in pulmonology. She is a member of Fox Valley Pulmonary Medicine.
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