Courtney Breit, a 16 year old girl, knows just how quick your life can change. On June 19, she was in a traumatic car crash that left her with lower extremity injuries, and required her to be flown by ThedaStar to Children’s Hospital for surgery.
The new group, which is called Air It Up Better Breathers, will not only provide information to people with COPD, asthma or other respiratory diseases, but also be an outlet for them to talk about their shared challenges.
May is Trauma Awareness Month. You often hear me talk about what happens inside the Trauma Center at Theda Clark Medical Center. But this year is different. I want to talk about what happens outside of this building that makes all the difference.
Riverside Medical Center wants to welcome summer with its 27th Annual RMC Fun Run.
More than 1,000 area residents laughed their way through a March 8 performance by Chicago’s legendary comedy troupe, The Second City, and helped raise more than $58,000 to benefit the Appleton Medical Center and Community Hospice Foundations.
Managing diabetes to prevent foot care complications can be an ongoing challenge. People living with diabetes can attend the free community program, “Steps for Good Foot Care in Diabetes” led by Barbara Monty, LPN, of ThedaCare Physicians-Shawano, to learn foot care tips.
People living with heart failure can learn effective ways to better manage their condition by attending the free community presentation, “Healthy Living after Heart Failure.”
The third annual event, which is on April 27, is a competitive 5 Mile and 2 mile road run/walk for all athletes, from serious racers to those who want to go the distance.
Are you and your family ready from the storms? Tornadoes and Severe Weather are guaranteed in every Wisconsin Spring and Summer. Preparing now could save your life and the lives of loved ones.
April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. This day is a collaborative effort of national, state and community healthcare organizations committed to ensuring that all adults with decision-making capacity in the United States have the information and opportunity to communicate and document their wishes regarding their healthcare decisions.
People who suffer from knee pain know how debilitating it can be. The painful stiffness, swelling and inflammation can quickly take the enjoyment out of doing everyday activities.
Nutritional needs change as people get older. But they can achieve good health through nutrition at any age.
Sugar is often hidden in foods. People can learn how to cut down on everyday sugar consumption at “Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners,” a presentation that will help participants make healthy food choices.
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.
