Donate Life Wisconsin created the annual Pause to Give Life event to bring awareness to the importance of organ, tissue and eye donation. The April 2 observance includes a Donate Life flag-raising ceremony and moment of silence at hospitals statewide to honor donors and their families.
Because the influenza season is waning, ThedaCare leadership announces that on Saturday, March 31, it will lift the temporary restriction placed in early February not allowing children under the age of 12 to visit patients in all seven ThedaCare hospitals.
April is child abuse prevention month. Child abuse is a difficult topic for me to talk about because the idea of it is just so despicable. I have to admit I feel physical symptoms of nausea when I see a report of another child or baby being abused or killed by a caretaker.
As the temperatures warm up, more of us head outside to get our exercise. Walking, running or biking outside is a great option – it is convenient, cost-free and you get plenty of fresh air.
If you witness someone who has a cardiac arrest, and is a candidate for CPR, the best response is to call 911 and start chest compressions until help arrives. Training courses are available and video instructions can be accessed online.
The ThedaCare Heritage Senior Living Residence has earned an Energy Star certification for superior energy performance.
At the age of 12, I earned my first CPR certification. My mom encouraged me to become a certified lifeguard three years later. Both training programs increased my confidence, providing me with the necessary skills and knowledge to help someone if he or she needed it.
I’d recommend ThedaCare, hands down. I knew I’d get the right treatment here. I knew everything would be up-to-date and state-of-the-art. Also, it was nice to get to know the people at the hospital.
Spring is here and many golfers cannot wait to get out on the course. But as with any other sport, it is vital to warm up and prepare your body before the season begins. For most golfers, that means making sure your shoulders are ready to drive the ball down the fairway.
I want to try things naturally first. Dr. Ken’s been so great about that. But at times, he will honestly say, for example, “Wren really needs an antibiotic.” And I know he’s doing what’s in the best interest of my kids because I know he respects that I prefer a more natural approach.
Members of the local Amish community use the ThedaCare healthcare services for many reasons. The Rural Health Initiative responds to questions and sets up care in the home if needed, such as blood pressure checks, or patient assistance for prescribed medications.
I was forced to depend on others but hated to ask. Then a friend said, “If you don’t ask someone for help, you’re denying them the opportunity for grace.” That was good advice as I started rehab right after surgery. The help they gave was phenomenal and the exercises they’ve taught me have worked really well.
The greatest asset of any organization is its people. Recruiting and empowering a team of experts creates a strong organization; one that continually creates better outcomes for its customers.
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