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January 26, 2017

Bending Promoted To New Role At Berlin Hospital

Bending has been with ThedaCare since 2004 and has held several positions with increasing responsibility. Her most recent role was director of ancillary services in Berlin.

January 20, 2017

ThedaCare Physicians To Open New Neenah Clinic

On Mon., Feb. 20, ThedaCare Physicians-Neenah family practice and internal medicine providers will relocate to the new ThedaCare Physicians clinic at 333 N. Green Bay Road in Neenah.

Sport Specialty May Lead To More Injuries

It is all too common today for high school athletes to focus just on one sport. Whether it is basketball, volleyball, soccer or another sport, students play all year round – not only at school, but also for club teams. But a recent study conducted by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and funded by the National Federation of State High School Associations Foundation discovered that high school athletes who specialize in a single sport sustain injuries to their lower extremities at a higher rate than those who play more than one sport.

kathys story

My husband Paul and I had just gotten home late from a family dinner. I was looking at some pictures and talking about the evening, and that’s the last I remember.

January 16, 2017

Licensed Athletic Trainers Help Student Athletes

Cassandra Glodowski, a licensed athletic trainer at Waupaca High School, said people often misunderstand what she does. “People hear the word ‘trainer’ and they think you work at a local gym helping people with their workouts, but that’s not it at all,” said Glodowski, who started at Waupaca High School in 2015.

January 12, 2017

CNA at Peabody Manor

“I love putting smiles on peoples’ faces,” said Reed Boettcher, CNA at ThedaCare Peabody Manor. “My wish is to help them have the best experience possible at a difficult time in their lives.”

Bringing Healthcare to Work

The working world is collectively back to business for 2017. While you’re shaking off those holiday cobwebs, it might also be time to shake up your corporate wellness and employee health. I was inspired lately by stories of how an onsite clinic is making a difference at welding manufacturer Miller Electric.

Schmidt assumes CEO responsibilities at Shawano Hospital

Bill Schmidt commenced his CEO responsibilities at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano upon last month’s retirement of Dorothy Erdmann. The new position is in addition to his CEO duties at ThedaCare Medical Center-New London where he has worked as hospital president since July 2001.

Feel the Difference in 2017

A Biggest Loser-type workout plan, a personal chef, or major surgery to reshape your body are completely unnecessary if you want to restyle your health in 2017. When my patients complain about the state of their bodies, their battles with fatigue, or their inability to kick-start a healthier lifestyle, I suggest these small tweaks for making a big difference:

January 9, 2017

Complete Health Improvement Helps Lead A Healthier Life

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is designed to prevent and reverse the effects of diabetes, obesity, hypertension and high cholesterol. This ThedaCare program includes a before and after lifestyle evaluation for total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, fasting blood sugar, blood pressure and weight, a textbook, workbook and food samples.

ThedaCare Partners With Wisconsin Department Of Corrections For Innovative Vivitrol Program

ThedaCare has partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), Options Outpatient AODA Treatment, and Nova Inpatient AODA Treatment in Oshkosh and the manufacturers of Vivitrol for an innovative program to combat the growing problem of opioid abuse among prison populations in Wisconsin. ThedaCare joined the DOC Vivitrol Program in July to treat prisoners while serving their sentences so they would be less likely to relapse upon release. The program is currently available in Waupaca, Oshkosh and Encircle Health in Appleton.

January 6, 2017

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons Are Fracture Specialists

An orthopedic surgeon is a specialist in the treatment of injury and ailments of the body’s bones, joints, and soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments). Dr. Jeff Sundblad of ThedaCare Orthopedic Care is an orthopedic trauma surgeon, also known as a fracture specialist. His additional training enables him to treat traumatic injuries like multiple broken bones, compound fractures, fractures near a joint, or pelvis fractures. “I am working with the sickest, most broken patients. Many are victims of severe accidents. There are so many ways we can help them, and I love being part of that healing and recovery process,” he said.

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