Members of the local Amish community use the ThedaCare healthcare services for many reasons. The Rural Health Initiative responds to questions and sets up care in the home if needed, such as blood pressure checks, or patient assistance for prescribed medications.
Her desire to become a nurse started nearly 20 years ago when her father battled cancer. “Hospice nurses came to our home to help make him comfortable and I saw what a difference they made in our family’s lives,” she remembered.
A Christmas miracle gave one long-time married couple another happy new year together. Don and Marion Nemetz celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary last year, “60 wonderful years together.” With the quick actions of Don and a strong team of medical professionals, the Shawano couple is able to add another year together to their astonishing accomplishment.
A sports enthusiast, I cannot wait to watch the 2018 Winter Olympic Games when they roll around every four years. I love seeing the athletes’ achievements – even the non-medal winners – and the pride they take in representing their country.
Dr. Koellermeier was not scheduled that day but she came in. Once I saw her face and everyone started prepping, it was all very reassuring. The whole experience was just so hard but so worth it.
“I was ready to chase my grandchildren around again.”
To The Neenah-Menasha program recently received a $10,000 grant from the ThedaCare Neenah Foundation to help offset increased costs for it patrons, and it currently has capacity to take on more clients.
In the summer when families are gathering for reunion picnics around the state, a particularly special family gathering takes place in Neenah. While the attendees may not all be related, they each have in common the often difficult but ultimately life-giving gift of organ donation.
I was five weeks post-partum and it was a typical Saturday of running errands and working around the house with my husband, Luke. I went out to the garage to get something and didn’t return. Luke found me unconscious across the threshold. He had taken CPR certification through work, so after putting the baby in his seat and calling 911, he administered CPR.
As we discussed our ideas for the upcoming Olympic Games, I asked the question of a group of high school students who are helping me: “What inspires you to help with our ice skating club?” The response one student gave was, “The kids inspire me. They fall so much, but they always get up.”
Once at the hospital, I underwent more tests. It was determined I needed catheterization and a stent which they inserted that very afternoon. The whole experience was terrific. I never had any real pain, just discomfort, and the communication throughout the stay was so helpful.
Michelle nearly died. A marathon runner and a television journalist, she began having joint pain, fatigue, night sweats, and terrible headaches. She knew something wasn’t right and sought treatment right away.
When emergencies happen, medical responders aren’t usually the first on the scene. The Trauma Center at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah today launched a public initiative to teach bystanders how to help in a bleeding incident before professional help arrives.
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