Tega Mae walks through the hallways of Cherry Meadows at ThedaCare’s Peabody Manor with a calm demeanor, patiently waiting to put a smile on someone’s face. You’ll find Tega on a leash, sporting her blue volunteer vest. Tega is a pet therapy dog.
New research suggests postmenopausal woman can possibly reverse the trajectory of breast cancer risk by shedding several pounds and maintaining weight loss.
ThedaCare is committed to enhancing healthcare by reinvesting in our facilities and the communities we serve. A 16-week renovation project is now complete at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah.
“This experience helped me feel more comfortable in the transition from student nurse to registered nurse,” Dobinski said. “I would recommend this program to any student looking to further their skill set and increase their confidence.”
Young or old, around a third of all people experience heart murmurs at some point in their life. An estimated 30 percent of children (mainly ages three to seven) and 10 percent of adults are affected by this type of irregular heartbeat.
Research shows snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may lead to heart disease earlier in women compared to men. The findings from the Radiological Society of North America also suggest OSA is likely underdiagnosed among snorers.
A warning to women born in the spring or summer months: pay attention to your heart health. A new study makes a stronger link between girls born in those seasons and a slight, but significant increase in cardiovascular disease deaths later in life.
Stephen Shea, DO, has joined ThedaCare Orthopedic Care providing surgery and treating disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. A board-certified surgeon, Dr. Shea specializes in hip and knee replacements.
ThedaCare is further expanding the footprint of SoS throughout the 18-county ThedaCare service area to include the more rural Green Lake, Marquette, Waushara, Waupaca, Shawano, and Menominee counties.
At one time, firearm incidents were the main cause of accidents and injuries during Wisconsin’s hunting seasons. That is no longer the case. Falls from deer stands are now at the top of the list.
Guinness Stout and Chicken Stew
Women in the advanced stages of breast cancer have a treatment that could potentially help them live longer. It is called immunotherapy and it uses a person’s own immune system to fight cancer.
ThedaCare has found a way to successfully fill its certified nursing assistant openings, through a unique partnership with Fox Valley Technical College and the ThedaCare Family of Foundations. In fall 2018, ThedaCare leaders began looking at ways they could expand the group of CNA candidates who would potentially fill jobs within the system.
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