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November 4, 2016

Give Thanksgiving Dinner a Healthy Makeover

The average person eats an estimated 4,500 calories – that’s more than double the daily recommendation – at a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, according to the Calorie Control Council.

EVisits Allow Patients to Be Diagnosed At Home

Sometimes when you’re feeling sick, you don’t feel like going anywhere. ThedaCare’s e-Visits allow patients to receive a diagnosis and a treatment plan without ever leaving their home.

October 31, 2016

ThedaCare Welcomes Hospitalist Physician Pierre

Samuel Pierre, MD, has joined ThedaCare as a hospitalist physician specializing in internal medicine. He will practice at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton and ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah.

October 27, 2016

We Empower People To Be More Independent In Their Own Lives

When Becky Cox took a health career explorer class in high school, she was immediately drawn to physical therapy. “I love to exercise and I really like the idea of being able to help people make their lives better, so it was a perfect fit for me.”

October 26, 2016

Newborn Care is Topic of Free Program

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 Patricia Callahan, MD, with ThedaCare Physicians Pediatrics-Appleton.

How to Safely Start an Exercise Program

“The greatest benefit that comes from exercising is living a higher quality life,” said Dr. Adam Olson, MD, of ThedaCare Physicians in Darboy. Weight control, improved health, and a boost in energy all come from exercising.

October 24, 2016

Trying to Bring a Smile Makes Each Day Better

Someone once said, “Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile.” For Wanda Kuettel, that’s her life motto and she makes a point of trying to make everyone smile every day.

October 21, 2016

Kims Story Happily Ever After

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I did what many patients do: chemotherapy, followed by more chemotherapy, and then I got married.

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.


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