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May 20, 2016

Simple Treatments Can Help End Heel Pain

When people complain about heel pain, I immediately think of plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis causes stabbing pain in the heel and is the most common reason for heel pain. While runners usually get it, plantar fasciitis can affect anyone – especially if they wear shoes that lack adequate support.

May 19, 2016

Psychiatric Nursing

When patients come to the inpatient psychiatric unit, they are suffering from mental illness or substance abuse that prevents them from caring for themselves and others they love. ThedaCare psychiatric nurses meet each individual with the same intentions: they are non-judgmental; they seek to keep the person safe; and they help him or her take the first steps toward wholeness and better mental health.

May 17, 2016

Then and Now

When the first call came in to ThedaStar on June 6, 1986, I am sure the process of a helicopter response and information gathering was totally different than the process today. Think for a minute … you have a motor vehicle crash and need to pinpoint coordinates for a scene. This was accomplished the only way they were able to: with an aviation chart map. There were no advanced computer systems to find this information, like today. You would log the call by hand, writing the information in a logbook.

May 16, 2016

Shawano Walk In Care Updates Hours Adds Staff

Effective Saturday, May 28, Walk-In Care at ThedaCare Physicians-Shawano will change its weekend hours to Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Current weekend walk-in hours are 10 am to 6 pm. Weekday hours remain Monday-Friday 8 am to 7 pm. Patients must be registered 15 minutes prior to closing time to be seen that day. Traci Berry, ThedaCare practice administrator in Shawano, said the clinic staff evaluates patient needs based on the time they arrive and register. Having an earlier start time on weekend mornings will better meet patient demand.

Hospital Greeters a Welcoming Face

Coming into a hospital can be nerve-wracking. A visitor might be nervous about a pending procedure or may feel overwhelmed with the idea of having to navigate their way around a new place. But the lobby escorts at ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca are happy to help, alleviating any fears with a smile and welcoming presence

May 11, 2016

Stress Fractures Need Time to Heal

Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone. They can be caused by the repetitive application of force, such as repeatedly jumping up and down or running long distances.

ThedaStar 30th Anniversary Celebration

Please join us Wednesday, June 8th at 5:30pm in celebrating the ThedaStar 30th Anniversary in the Fox Club at the Fox Cities Stadium as the Timber Rattlers take on the Clinton LumberKings.

Humble Beginnings

On June 6, ThedaStar celebrates 30 years serving as a life force in Northeast Wisconsin. For 30 years we have landed at the intersection of precious lives and have flown patients “at the speed of life” to definitive care. We are privileged to be a force among many serving the greater good of critically ill and injured patients in our region.

Being Green Improves Health

Have you been part of one of the ThedaCare community conversations yet? I hope so! As we talk with business leaders, economic development leaders, nonprofit leaders, consumers and everyday folk about bringing our two Fox Cities hospitals into one regional medical center, we’re hearing thoughtful comments, feedback and questions about our idea.

Skin Cancer Screening is Focus of Program

Early detection of skin cancer leads to the most successful outcomes. ThedaCare and Forefront Dermatology are offering a free skin cancer screening, intended primarily for individuals who are uninsured or under insured. Dr. Victoria Negrete will lead the screenings.

May 10, 2016

New Midwife at ThedaCare in Berlin Focuses on Womens Health

Recently ThedaCare in Berlin added Midwife Shelly Weisheipl, RN, MSN, CNM to its medical staff. She is at home at Berlin and is at ease in her role in women’s healthcare because she previously worked as a registered nurse in the Berlin Memorial Hospital obstetrics and birth care unit.

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