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March 12, 2018

Meal Planning Brings Healthy to The Table

In recognition of National Nutrition Month this month, ThedaCare registered dietitian Lori Knapp encourages meal planning as a way to live healthier lives. “Meal planning helps us avoid the pitfall of convenience foods,” said Knapp, who works at ThedaCare Medical Center-New London.

March 9, 2018

Get Creative to Ward off Winter Workout Blues

Athletes of any age are ramping up for spring and summer sports. The off-season for many youth can leave them without a place to practice or a squad to scrimmage. After all, volleyball kids don’t have access to the gym during basketball season, and baseball kids can only dream of green grass in the midst of wintery weather. But now is the opportune time to make pre-season changes to your exercise, nutrition, and personal routines to increase your chance for a successful season.

ThedaCare Welcomes Carrie Ann Thoms MD FACS

ThedaCare welcomes Carrie Ann Thoms, MD, FACS, a board-certified surgeon joining Fox Valley Surgical Associates. She cares for patients with breast concerns, offering diagnostic breast ultrasound, minimally invasive breast procedures and breast surgery. She will be located at Encircle Health in Appleton.

March 6, 2018

Skip Supplements to Boost Performance

During the past few years, I have noticed more teen athletes are turning to supplements to make themselves stronger, faster and have increased endurance. I appreciate they want to improve their athletic performance, but ingesting supplements is not the way to go since they may do more harm than good.

March 2, 2018

Why Weekends Matter

Our job is to make space in our lives for rest and recovery the same way we pry more obligations into our schedules. Your primary obligation is wellness. After that, everyone wins.

March 1, 2018

Heidis Story

Her desire to become a nurse started nearly 20 years ago when her father battled cancer. “Hospice nurses came to our home to help make him comfortable and I saw what a difference they made in our family’s lives,” she remembered.

February 28, 2018

Croup Common Respiratory Illness in Children

Croup is a respiratory illness that causes inflammation and swelling of the upper portion of the trachea and larynx and is known for its characteristic cough. The cough sounds like a seal barking.

Vaping Poses Increased Risk to Teens

While most parents already talk with their children and teens about the dangers of smoking, drug use and drinking alcohol, they should include one more topic: vaping.

Dr Wiley Comes Home to Shawano Clintonville

Dr. Wiley joined ThedaCare Physicians-Shawano and Clintonville last fall. As she began her job search, she said ThedaCare was able to offer her “the perfect fit” with opportunities to pursue her interest in global health, practice full scope family medicine, and come back home to work with a strong team of physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

February 23, 2018

Enduring Love Gets a Little Help

A Christmas miracle gave one long-time married couple another happy new year together. Don and Marion Nemetz celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary last year, “60 wonderful years together.” With the quick actions of Don and a strong team of medical professionals, the Shawano couple is able to add another year together to their astonishing accomplishment.

February 22, 2018

Rachels Story

Dr. Koellermeier was not scheduled that day but she came in. Once I saw her face and everyone started prepping, it was all very reassuring. The whole experience was just so hard but so worth it.


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