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April 19, 2018

Evan Oberg Found a Second Family

When Evan Oberg started working at ThedaCare two years ago, he hoped to find a place where he could make a difference. But he didn’t know he would find a second family.

April 18, 2018

Train For Your Vacation

Summer will soon be here (so they tell me) when many of my patients and friends will head out on vacation. Especially as we age, muscle tone, balance, and cardiovascular fitness will play a big role in how much we are able to enjoy—and recover from—our long days of exploration.

ThedaCare to Open FastCare Clinic in Meijer

ThedaCare will open a FastCare clinic in the new Meijer grocery store in Appleton’s northside on May 14. This is the third ThedaCare FastCare clinic in the Fox Cities. A grand opening celebration will be May 17.

Cuddle Cot Gives Parents More Time to Say Goodbye

Tabitha and Salvatore Lazaro of Menasha knew their daughter, Brooklyn, would come into their world stillborn due to the rare chromosomal disorder Trisomy 6. When she was born, they wanted more time to say goodbye.

April 17, 2018

Steve Rasmussen MD Joins ThedaCare

ThedaCare Physicians-Ripon welcomes family physician Steve Rasmussen, MD. Dr. Rasmussen earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and his medical degree from the University of Iowa-Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City.

Naloxone Tool Can Prevent Death From Opioid Overuse

The Outpatient Recovery Services team at ThedaCare Behavioral Health will have a new way to help save lives this week when they receive training in the administration of Naloxone, a drug which can pause the effects of an opioid overdose.

April 13, 2018

Concussions are Serious Injury

While coaches and licensed athletic trainers are trained to identify concussions, it is important parents also know and understand the signs of a head injury. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow, bump or jolt to the head.

ThedaCare Welcomes Julie Meyer DO

Julie Meyer, DO, has joined Women’s Health Specialists, an affiliate of ThedaCare. Dr. Meyer will practice obstetrics and gynecology in Neenah and at Encircle Health in Appleton.

Listen to Your Customers to Enhance Access

At ThedaCare, we are committed to enhancing access to care in a way that meets patients’ needs at the right time and in the right place. A key component of access is local presence, which is much more than bricks and mortar. Being accessible is about being present in the communities we serve and including the patient’s voice in the way we improve health.

April 12, 2018

Coping With Trauma and Anxiety

Every day, we watch news of tragedy and loss impacting people of all ages, almost in real time. These tragedies remind us all too clearly that bad things can happen, and the unvarnished truth is most people will experience some kind of trauma at least once in their lives. But it’s also empowering to know there are tools for coping if it happens.

Teens Still Need Their Pediatrician

The majority of teens between age 13 and 17 go on a hiatus from regular wellness visits during these years. Whereas their parents brought them in for well-child appointments and immunizations when they were younger, once puberty starts, I usually see my teen patients only if they are sick or need a required health screening.

April 11, 2018

Feeling Dizzy it Maybe Vertigo

Vertigo is a term used to label the symptom of the sensation of spinning or loss of balance. The perception may be that the surroundings are moving or that the actual person is moving. Vertigo is a distressing feeling often associated with nausea and vomiting.

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