Obesity issues affect an individual and the community in which they live. Excess weight creates health problems leading to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, orthopedic difficulties and more. It can create mental health and self-esteem issues as well as limit worker productivity. Today obesity affects how buildings and transportation are designed.
People afflicted by recurring back pain can learn about the common causes of back pains and strains and some treatment options at a free educational class offered by ThedaCare, in partnership with NeuroSpine Center of Wisconsin. The program, “Break Free From Back Pain,” will be led by orthopedic spine surgeon, David DeWitt, MD. Dr. DeWitt will review remedies for self-relief and discuss when it is time to get serious and seek treatment.
ThedaCare is supporting two different but important health and wellness events in September in Waupaca.
Planning is underway for the 15th annual Community Health Network ‘Night Out for Women’s Health’ which will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Pillsbury Hall on the grounds of the Green Lake Conference Center. This year’s event, titled “The Joy of Connection” will feature mental health counselor, author and humorist Mary Pierce, who will provide a humorous yet inspiring message about the importance of positive relationships. Pierce encourages all to attend, saying, “Girlfriends…sisters…mothers…daughters…We need each other! Our connections as women encourage us, energize us and for some of us, save our sanity! Let's laugh together as we celebrate the gifts of friendship and one another. Together, we can make it!”
In 2003, an unnamed group of bicyclists decided to form Cronies Trail Crew and advocate for local silent sports in the Waupaca area. Today, they have taken measures to build a trail system and are in the process of raising $40,000 for another system. “We are driven to develop and execute facilities for biking, running, hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing,” said Amanda Mann, Cronies Trail Crew board member.
Emergency room physician and runner Mark Westfall knows medical emergencies can happen at long-distance running events. That’s why he paired up with technology experts to create a quick response, or QR, code to help officials at this year’s Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction get necessary health information in case of an emergency.
Linda Radtke has a passion for mission trips, so she was overjoyed to have recently received the Jodie Kacer Mission Trip scholarship.
First Lady Michelle Obama, Epicurious, the Department of Education, and the Department of Agriculture recently announced the winners of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge, a nationwide recipe challenge to promote healthy lunches as part of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative.
ThedaCare will host a free vein seminar and screening presented by Fox Valley Plastic Surgery. During the session on Wed., July 16, attendees will learn about five different options for treating veins large and small.
Part of our mission of improving health for the communities we serve means going beyond the walls of our facilities. ThedaCare At Work and its Occupational Health team are great examples of this philosophy in action through their work with local businesses — more than 3,000 in all!
On Wed., June 11, the Donate Life flag will be raised at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah to honor the lives of those people who have given the selfless gift of organ, tissue, and eye donation.
Weight of the Fox Valley will hold a kick-off event Thurs., June 5, at Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center, 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah. This new community initiative will support Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago County residents of all ages to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.
ThedaCare and its physicians will present the first-ever Chicken Chase beginning at 9 a.m. on Sat., June 21. The route starts and ends at Darboy Community Park at the intersection of Noe Road and Midway Road. The park is home to Chickenfest, which is sponsored annually by the Kiwanis Club of Darboy to raise funds for the various community projects that it supports.
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.
