March 10, 2020
ThedaCare to Offer Buprenorphine DEA X Waiver Training Session
“We want to help patients, families and communities understand how to use opioids safely and where to find help if necessary.”
News & Events
March 4, 2020
Reducing Opioid Addiction and Deaths
From 2017 to 2018, Wisconsin saw a 10 percent drop in opioid deaths, the first drop since 2015, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The rate of opioid-related deaths in Wisconsin also decreased 1.4 percent from 2016 to 2018.
March 3, 2020
Is it Strep Throat or Just a Sore Throat
We’ve all been there. We feel under the weather and wonder, “Is this strep throat or just a sore throat”?
March 2, 2020
ThedaCare Hospitals Earn National Recognition
Two ThedaCare hospitals have been recognized as 2020 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. ThedaCare Medical Centers-Shawano and Waupaca have earned the designation
February 25, 2020
A Heart Healthy Tip That Will Make You Smile
New research shows the latest benefit of frequent teeth brushing: A significantly reduced risk of cardiac conditions that impact millions of Americans.
February 20, 2020
Pet Therapy Dogs Offer Comfort and Compassion
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.
February 19, 2020
Weight Loss After 50 Goes a Long Way in Lowering Breast Cancer Risk
New research suggests postmenopausal woman can possibly reverse the trajectory of breast cancer risk by shedding several pounds and maintaining weight loss.
February 18, 2020
Renovations Complete at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Neenah
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.
February 17, 2020
Student Nurses Gain Experience With Externship
“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.”
February 13, 2020
Sound Advice on Heart Murmurs
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.
February 10, 2020
Women Who Snore May Be At Increased Risk Of Heart Disease
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.
February 4, 2020
New Study Makes Stronger Connection Between Birth Month and Heart Disease
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.
January 28, 2020
ThedaCare Welcomes Stephen Shea DO
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.
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