September 15, 2017
Lindsey knew nursing was her passion early in life. “I have always enjoyed working with people and helping them through difficult situations,” said Lindsey. “People are often very nervous when they’re heading into the operating room. It’s a big deal for them and can be stressful. I think it’s important that they have someone to answer their questions and it’s so rewarding to help them out.”
I had to physically move to the Fox Valley in June in order to fully understand what an outstanding community we have here. After 26 years at Mercy Health in Ohio, first as an intern and medical resident, and eventually a system leader for the Toledo region, this was a major change for me and my family.
September 13, 2017
Kelly Timmers sees the realities of alcoholism every day. A substance abuse counselor with ThedaCare Behavioral Health, she assesses patients to determine if they have a problem with alcohol or other drugs. If there is a problem, they receive help to beat their addiction. September is national Recovery Month, an opportunity to bring awareness to alcohol and substance abuse and recovery.
It was the morning of our youngest son’s wedding day. Family had arrived from all over and 200 guests were on their way to the venue. But Dick had not been feeling well for most of the week.
September 11, 2017
Dr. Doberstein received a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, followed by a medical degree as doctor of osteopathic medicine from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Marshfield Clinic, and a fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Iowa.
September 8, 2017
Benjamin Schlais, MD, a family physician with ThedaCare Physicians-Shawano, encourages his patients to get immunized against the flu because, “Prevention is the key to wellness. Immunizations are one of the easiest and most important ways we can keep ourselves and our communities healthy.”
September 6, 2017
ThedaCare welcomes Kevin Hayes, DO, as its newest pediatrician at ThedaCare Physicians-Pediatrics in Darboy.
September 5, 2017
High blood pressure is often called an invisible health problem. There are often no symptoms, but without treatment, high blood pressure can cause serious health problems, including heart attacks and strokes.
August 30, 2017
Expectant parents who have questions about caring for a newborn can alleviate their concerns by attending the free ThedaCare community presentation, “Does This Baby Come with a Handbook?”, led by Tricia Callahan, MD, with ThedaCare Physicians-Pediatrics in Appleton.
Pam Witt-Hillen was born at ThedaCare at Theda Clark Medical Center and retires after almost 40 years working at the hospital in her home town – 31 years flying with our air medical program. Facebook fans paid tribute to our last remaining original flight nurse:
August 29, 2017
No two days are the same for Sarah, a registered nurse in the intensive care unit at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center–Appleton. And that’s just the way she likes it.
Patients sitting in a doctor’s office feel more secure talking about topics they may not discuss elsewhere – including alcohol and drug usage, according to Doug Moard, MD, a family medicine doctor at ThedaCare Physicians-Darboy
August 23, 2017
Health care is complicated, and timing and access to the right health care providers, in the right place and at the right time, saves families a lot of time, money, and worry. In fact, many companies in our area contract for occupational health services for their employees so they can go straight to the right kinds of specialists for wellness programs, counseling, or injury prevention and initial care.
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