ThedaCare Acquires Wisconsin Institute of Urology
ThedaCare is proud to welcome the Wisconsin Institute of Urology to our growing network of care. Learn more
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.
As Abigail Puglisi, DO, finished her rural residency training program in Baraboo, she had two main qualifications for a place to launch her medical practice: she wanted to live in a small town and be near her family in Neenah. She found both at ThedaCare Physicians-Berlin.
Maggie Lund has been named the new chief human resources officer for ThedaCare. She comes to ThedaCare from Mercy Health in Cincinnati, where she was system vice president of human resources.
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