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March 11, 2015

Learn More About the Many Roles of a Midwife

ThedaCare is hosting the free community program, “Midwifery 101.” Attendees will learn about the different roles a midwife can play, from pregnancy support to primary care, in treating women throughout every stage in life. Becky Kahler, Kay Weina and Jenny Goss, Certified Nurse Midwives, from Women’s Care of Wisconsin, will lead this information-filled session on Tues., April 7.

March 6, 2015

Sturgeon Shuffle Marks Five Years

It’s time to register for the 5th Annual Sturgeon Shuffle! The event on Sat., April 25, is a 5-mile road run and 2 – mile run/walk for athletes of all ages and abilities.

March 3, 2015

Menopause Hot Topic of Free Appleton Program

Menopause can be overwhelming. Women looking for ways to better cope with the troublesome symptoms of menopause can attend the free community program, “Show Menopause Who’s Boss.”

March 2, 2015

Free Session Offers Endometriosis Options

ThedaCare is hosting a free community program designed to help women who are suffering from endometriosis. Rami Kaldas, MD, a board-certified gynecologic surgeon and obstetrician, and Donald Menya, MD, both of the Kaldas Center for Fertility, Surgery & Pregnancy, S.C., will facilitate “Is Endometriosis Controlling Your Life” on Mon., March 23.

Free Session Focuses on CPAP Machine Care

Proper cleaning and care of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines is important to keep them running properly and help people with sleep apnea get a good night’s sleep. ThedaCare At Home respiratory therapists will focus on how to care for CPAP equipment at the next A.W.A.K.E. Sleep Apnea Support Group meeting on Tues., April 14.

February 25, 2015

Save the Date for the 14th Annual CHN Helping Hands for Cancer 5K

Mark your calendars for the 14th annual CHN Helping Hands for Cancer 5K Run/Walk. The big day is Saturday May 16th, when Community Health Network will once again open its Berlin Memorial Hospital campus for people of all ages to have fun while raising money for a great cause!

February 20, 2015

Four Legged Volunteers Needed

ThedaCare At Home Hospice is seeking four legged volunteers for therapy dog programs in Waupaca and Appleton. “We are conducting comprehensive hospice therapy dog training this spring and are looking for qualified dogs and their owners,” said Johnson, who coordinates the program.

February 17, 2015

Free Oshkosh Session Explores Knee Pain

A free ThedaCare community program is designed to help people who suffer from knee pain. Brett Young, MD, a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon, and Katy Leder, PT, both with ThedaCare Orthopedic Care Neenah, will facilitate “My Knee Hurts When I…” on Thurs., March 19.

Free Session Offers Help for Hurting Feet

A free ThedaCare community program is designed to help people who suffer from foot and ankle pain. Theresa Schinke, DPM of Northeast Wisconsin Foot & Ankle Associates, will facilitate “Fixing Your Hurting Feet” on Mon. Feb. 23.

February 9, 2015

Walking Program Expands

New London School District is trying to make walking fun and meaningful. “We really want it to become intrinsic,” said Shandee Kempf-Cohen, school counselor at Parkview and Readfield Elementary schools, which helped up the walking program in place at Parkview earlier this year.

January 29, 2015

Time is Critical for Heart Attack Patients

More than 1 million people have a heart attack each year. Time is essential to getting patients the treatment they need when symptoms are felt; ThedaStar Air Medical is dedicated to getting patients quickly to the care they need.

January 27, 2015

Shawano Talk to Address Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the Workplace

The current state of alcohol and drug abuse in the workplace is the first topic in a free four-part breakfast series offered to business leaders in Shawano and the Menominee Indian tribal community. Invited are business owners, corporate executives, human resources personnel, and managers from businesses of any size.


For media inquiries, please call Cassandra Wallace, Public and Media Relations Consultant at 920.442.0328 or the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah switchboard at 920.729.3100 and ask for the marketing person on call.