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October 20, 2016

Score One For Courage and a Little Help From Some Everyday Heroes

Some of us may have unrealized aspirations or dreams we haven’t quite captured for “fear of trying” or maybe even failing. Taking those first steps or “just doing it” can honor our psyche more than actualizing the goal itself. However, confronting our fears and taking that leap of faith forward oftentimes warrants the most courage. And that bravery can be expedited by some of our key heroes.

October 19, 2016

Hospitalist Budi Joins ThedaCare

ThedaCare welcomes Desirae Budi, DO, a hospitalist who will practice at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton and ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah.

October 18, 2016

AWAKE Sleep Apnea Support Group

During this A.W.A.K.E. Sleep Apnea Support Group meeting, participants will have the opportunity to engage in small group discussions, by specific sleep apnea/CPAP use topics, facilitated by members of the ThedaCare At Home sleep therapy team.

Amber Enjoys Making a Positive Impact On Her Patients Lives

Nursing is all about touching lives, and lives touching yours along the way. When Amber was growing up, several family members were registered nurses and certified nursing assistants, and she saw how fulfilled they were in their careers. It didn’t take long for Amber to follow the same path and now she helps people when they need it most.

October 17, 2016

ThedaCare Welcomes Physician Assistant Drakas

Emily Drakas, PA-C, is now on the medical staff of ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton as a physician assistant specializing in general surgery. She is a member of the staff at Fox Valley Surgical Associates.

Physician Takes Beekeeping Skills To Nicaragua

Michael Bauer, MD, never imagined being a beekeeper. Growing up in Minnesota, his father raised bees and “I vowed never to be around bees,” said Dr. Bauer, a family medicine doctor with ThedaCare Physicians-Waupaca.

October 14, 2016

A Leaders Most Important Role

Many of you probably saw news of my upcoming retirement. I feel a lot of joy knowing my wife, Pam, and I will have more time to devote to community and family. I’m also confident in the process that will guide ThedaCare to its next leader.

October 13, 2016

PARTY At The PAC Educates Area Teens About Safe Choices

Cara Erickson shares her story with teens attending the annual ThedaCare P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth) at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center to help them avoid the same mistake she did: driving while intoxicated.

Find Remedies For Shoulder Pain Relief

A free ThedaCare community program is designed to help people who experience shoulder pain when doing their favorite activities. Eric Erickson, MD, and Kevin O’Donnell, MD, orthopedic surgeons with ThedaCare Orthopedic Care, will facilitate “Sweet Dreams, End Shoulder Pain!” on Thurs. Oct. 13. They will discuss the common causes of shoulder pain and how to get the relief you need.

October 11, 2016

Oncologist Dons Pink Hair

What would cause a bilingual (Dutch-English) female medical oncologist born in the South American country of Suriname who summered with her cousins on the Caribbean island of Aruba to move to the chilly climes of Wisconsin and dye her hair hot pink?

Dr Dean Gruner ThedaCare President and CEO Announces Retirement

Dean Gruner, MD, president and CEO of ThedaCare since April 2008, today announced his plans to retire. Dr. Gruner began in healthcare 40 years ago, has served this community for 33 years, and has served as President and CEO of ThedaCare since April 2008

Cold Caps Help Chemo Patients Keep Their Hair

People who are fighting cancer deserve all the care and warmth their families and caregivers can muster. However, a new FDA-approved therapy offered by ThedaCare relies on sub-zero temperatures (approximately -30 degrees Celsius) to do its good work.


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