January 16, 2013
Falls Can be Prevented
Icy sidewalks are not the only obstacle that can cause slips and falls. Most happen in the home and when you least expect to fall.
News & Events
January 14, 2013
What Do I Need to Worry About if My Child Has a Fever
A fever is not necessarily bad. It is a way the body fights infection. In fact, many fevers don’t need treatment. By activating your child’s immune system, a fever can actually shorten your child’s illness.
January 11, 2013
Waupaca Native Produces Acclaimed Film Highlighting End of life Topic
When Waupaca native Mike Bernhagen was producing the PBS film, “Consider the Conversation: A Documentary on a Taboo Subject,” his goal was simple – provide others with a tool that will help them talk with loved ones about their end-of-life wishes. Little did Bernhagen realize how much he would benefit in the process.
January 7, 2013
ThedaCare Welcomes Family Physician
Elizabeth Menzel, MD, assistant professor, is now a faculty physician with the UW Fox Valley Family Medicine Residency Program with privileges at Appleton Medical Center.
ThedaCare Names Directors of Operations for Hospitals
ThedaCare has promoted Shana Herzfeldt and Patsy Engel to directors of operations for its Fox Cities hospitals and transitions of care divisions. The openings were created when Jamie Dunham and Jodi Braun were named operational vice presidents for ThedaCare’s hospital division last year.
January 4, 2013
Affinity Health System and ThedaCare Remind Public to Take Precautions to Ward Off Illness
Two Fox Valley health care providers, Affinity Health System and ThedaCare, are reminding the public to take sensible steps to help ward off illness. The Fox Valley is currently experiencing high levels of illness, including influenza, pneumonia and norovirus.
ThedaCare At Home Brings Portraits of Hope Exhibit to Fox River Mall
A traveling photograph exhibit that sheds new light on daily hospice life will be at the Fox River Mall food court in Grand Chute through Feb. 4.
January 3, 2013
Why Do I Keep Getting Dry Cracked Hands in the Winter
Winter is in the air, bringing with it the dry and cold air that can wreak havoc on the skin. Itchy skin; dry, cracked skin; and flame ups of conditions like eczema and psoriasis can cause a winter of misery.
December 26, 2012
Why Do I Need Prenatal Vitamins
Pregnancy increases the requirement of all nutrients. Prenatal vitamins help to cover any nutritional gaps that are not met by the diet.
What is Pneumovax
Pneumovax is the brand name for the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, which doctors recommend seniors and other at-risk adults get to protect themselves from the pneumococcal disease.
December 20, 2012
How to Treat Elbow Pain
While golf and tennis are great sports to play, both put pressure on the elbow, which can lead to repetitive motion injuries. If you have pain, you need to modify your activity and find the cause of the pain.
December 14, 2012
Pertussis Cases on the Rise
Cases of pertussis continue to climb in Wisconsin, but families can take measures to protect themselves and others. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection.
December 10, 2012
The Importance of a Healthcare Power of Attorney
Everyone 18 and older should have a healthcare power of attorney form on file. This is not just for the elderly or who have terminal illness.
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