ThedaCare is once again among the nation’s best when it comes to using technology. The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Health Forum released the results of the 18th Annual Health Care’s Most Wired® survey today, recognizing the Appleton-based organization for the 15th year in a row as one of the country’s “Most Wired” hospitals and health systems.
ThedaCare unveiled the newly constructed Juliette Manor in June, a 37-bed skilled nursing facility, or nursing home, on the campus of Berlin Memorial Hospital. The new Juliette Manor replaces a facility of the same name built in 1964 that once served as the community’s original hospital. ThedaCare and CHN reached an affiliation agreement in 2014 that included a commitment by ThedaCare to invest in capital improvements within the CHN service area.
Danielle Kamba is an avid gardener. She was thrilled to have the opportunity to share her passion for gardening with her students at New London High School, thanks to a $600 contribution from ThedaCare.
Thomas M. Tamlyn, MD, has joined ThedaCare as a physician specializing in interventional cardiology and vascular medicine. He will practice at ThedaCare Cardiovascular Care in Appleton.
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah has been recognized for its commitment and success in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
Deborah Ferguson was looking for a way to serve her community that let her provide personalized service to her patients. She found it while working in the ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca Birth Care unit when she met a midwife who attended home births.
ThedaCare announced changes to its management team at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano. Dorothy Erdmann, CEO at the hospital, announced her retirement, to become effective at the end of 2016. Bill Schmidt, CEO at ThedaCare Medical Center-New London, will expand his role to include new responsibilities as CEO at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano.
Demolition of the former Juliette Manor nursing home, and prior site of the original hospital in Berlin at 169 E. Huron Street, will begin next month said John Gijsen, director of facilities management-system locations for ThedaCare. “This building is an important part of the history of the community; but due to its age and specialized use, it is more cost effective to remove the building than repurpose the facility.”
ThedaCare At Home Hospice provides four-legged volunteers that offer a unique service to help ease stress and anxiety among patients.
There is no question that fishing is a popular recreational activity, especially in Wisconsin. However, fishing can lead to some visits to the doctor’s office or emergency room. I want to share some stories and advice on how to avoid catching a ride to the emergency room.
Affinity Health System, ThedaCare, Neuroscience Group, American Heart Association and Gold Cross Ambulance Service are teaming together again this summer with the Timber Rattlers for the 3rd Annual Strike Out Stroke event to increase the health and safety of residents in the Fox Cities. A special one-day event sporting a Harry Potter theme will pair brain health and the summer fun of the farmer’s market and baseball.
As the temperature goes up, exercising outside becomes more challenging. Hot and humid weather already has your body working hard to keep the core temperature normal and once you start exercising, keeping your temperature in check becomes even more difficult. But warm temperatures don’t mean you need to skip your exercise: you just need to prepare and stay well hydrated.
As caregivers, it is vital that we listen to our parents, not our biological parents, but those of our pediatric patients, and especially so with children with special needs.
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