A free resource is available for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other diseases like asthma that affect breathing. The Air It Up Better Breathers Support Group meets monthly at Shawano Medical Center to provide information and support to people who have breathing problems.
Last fall, I came up with a project to change that – I wanted to get to know the members of the media who cover ThedaCare a little bit better and have them get to know me, too. And if I could help them improve their health a little bit – that was a bonus!
Twelve-year-old Jack Goerlinger recently received a wish through the Make-a-Wish Foundation. While he is extremely grateful, Jack said with uncanny honesty, “My real wish is that this never happened to me.” Jack has microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). The annual incidence of MPA is 3 cases per 1 million people.
The Riverside Health Foundation seeks applicants for the Boudry Memorial Scholarship, the Nancy Salan Memorial Nursing Scholarship, and the Isabelle Rowe Nursing Scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded in May 2012.
A 9-year-old Appleton girl took her family’s heartache and did something positive to help other children dealing with a sibling’s death.
During February, known as National Heart Health month, health and wellness patients can participate in “Matters of the Heart,” a month-long art project at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca.
Mothers who are prepared to have “the talk” with their teenage daughter can attend a free ThedaCare session, “From Mother to Daughter.” Amber Post, MD, of Women’s Care of Wisconsin will speak about new guidelines for pap smears, HPV vaccinations, birth control options and more.
We rely on our feet every day. Sometimes we forget how much they do for us until they start telling us how much they hurt.
People interested in improving the quality of their life through better breathing can join a ThedaCare group in Shawano that offers the opportunity to learn ways to better cope with breathing issues. Monthly meetings feature speakers, Q&A and fun.
Certain listening situations can make hearing difficult for some people. The free ThedaCare community program, “Can You Hear Me Now?” offers solutions for better hearing. It is presented by The Hearing Clinic of Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists of Wisconsin.
Paul Hoell, president of the medical staff and an anesthesiologist at New London Family Medical Center, has always had an interest in teaching.
Dealing with an injury to – or inflammation of – the rotator cuff can be very uncomfortable. People can attend a free ThedaCare presentation, “Shoulder Talk: Rotator Cuff Relief.” The program is focused on the pain and strain of the shoulder and attendees can learn about their options for relief. A question-and-answer session with Dr. Brett Young, orthopedic surgeon, will follow his presentation.
What started as a fun, annual event took on a special meaning for a Weyauwega family. For the last six years, Steve and Cindy Kramer have hosted a polar plunge in the small pond on their property on New Year’s Day. The event is attended by close family and friends, with several willing to take the plunge with the encouragement and support of those on shore. This year the family decided to raise money during the event
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.
