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September 19, 2017

ThedaCare Welcomes Heather Zimba MD

Heather Zimba, MD, joins the team at ThedaCare Physicians and will practice family medicine in Shawano and in Clintonville.

Amanda brightens days for patients and herself too

In many ways, Amanda, patient services representative for ThedaCare Physicians-Oshkosh, is a concierge. She is the first person people see when they arrive and often the last person they see as they leave. And she loves every minute of her day.erdiet.

September 18, 2017

Kirsten Grove DO Joins ThedaCare

Dr. Grove earned bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology from Cornell College in Iowa. She received her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Des Moines University, and completed her residency at Fox Valley Family Medicine. Dr. Grove is a member of the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians, as well as the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Hughs Story I can walk as good now as I did when I was 20

Taking two to three-hour walks outdoors is my hobby. Yet walking has also been a big part of my career. For 33 years in my position with the water department, I walked 8 to 10 hours a day, then retired and came back to work for the city in parking enforcement where again I walk. My knees never really bothered me until last spring.

September 15, 2017

Family Medicine Physician Joins ThedaCare

ThedaCare welcomes Tricia Gilling, DO, a family medicine physician who has joined ThedaCare Physicians-North in Appleton, which is in Encircle Health.

Lindseys story I like the hours love the people and enjoy the work I do at ThedaCare

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.”

A Fresh Eyes look at our Community

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

Counselors Assess Alcohol Problems In Patients

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.

September 11, 2017

ThedaCare Welcomes Taylor Doberstein DO

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

Defend Yourself and Your Community

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.”


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