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January 20, 2017

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.

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.

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

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

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.

December 6, 2016

Skin Cancer Dangers Are Very Real

Summer’s strong sunrays may be gone, but that is not stopping Delores Andre of Wautoma from getting out her message that people need to protect their skin when spending time outside.

November 29, 2016

John Story

When the intern moved my arm you could hear the crunching in my shoulder. When the X-ray came back it revealed that it was bone on bone. I was telling my doctor that I couldn’t do anything anymore.

November 22, 2016

Casey Story

I was cutting a barrel with a plasma cutter, which is like a torch. I’ve done them before, but this one exploded.

November 8, 2016

Alex Story

Alex first came to me and said, "I need to see a doctor. I there's something wrong." He would not tell me what was wrong, just that he wanted to see a doctor. I took him to our family doctor, Dr. Lamb.

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 4, 2016

Marys Story

I remember I woke up at two in the morning, rolled over and felt a lump in my breast. I met with my doctor, Dr. Smiltneek, and once they confirmed the cancer, we talked about the surgeons in the area and the various treatment options I could expect.

September 23, 2016

ThedaCare Now Offering Influenza Vaccine

With flu season historically beginning in the fall months and an increased number of cases often occurring in October, ThedaCare has started offering the influenza vaccine and is encouraging the community to get vaccinated to help prevent the spread of the illness.

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