DEPRECATED – Use Organizational News going forward – 01/21
In an age when electronic communication often helps simplify and speed access to information, last spring ThedaCare launched patient eVisits with primary care providers. EVisits do not require patients to go into a clinic to be seen in person by a care provider; rather, patients log on to their MyThedaCare private web account, select what they want to be “seen” for, and answer several questions specific to their ailment.
Waupaca area residents needing hospice care during their final days can now receive it in a new hospice suite at ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca.
The ThedaCare Board of Trustees narrowed the field of applicants for the new ThedaCare president and CEO from eight to three. The three finalists are from outside the healthcare system, and have not worked previously for ThedaCare, said John Davis, Chairman of the Board.
As a business leader, you focus on protecting and doing right by your customers. In healthcare, we do the same — starting with patient privacy.
Nurses can earn their bachelor’s degrees more conveniently at ThedaCare Medical Center-Berlin thanks to a unique partnership with Marian University.
On Mon., Feb. 20, ThedaCare Physicians-Neenah family practice and internal medicine providers will relocate to the new ThedaCare Physicians clinic at 333 N. Green Bay Road in Neenah.
Bill Schmidt commenced his CEO responsibilities at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano upon last month’s retirement of Dorothy Erdmann. The new position is in addition to his CEO duties at ThedaCare Medical Center-New London where he has worked as hospital president since July 2001.
Snow skiing and snowboarding can be another fun way to stay active in the winter months. These activities can potentially lead to injuries so it is important to follow all safety recommendations.
ThedaCare has named Carrie Riley to director of Transitions of Care. In this role, she is responsible for the Heritage-Peabody Communities, Juliette Manor, senior care services, ThedaCare Hospice, palliative care and the chaplains at both ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah and ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton.
Dr. Krystina Pischke, DO, has been fascinated with doctors and clinics as long as she can remember. As a little girl growing up in the Fox Valley, she asked to go along on her family’s appointments just to see the buzz of the busy clinic. That interest deepened as she grew older and began volunteering at Appleton Medical Center. “I started in the daycare and the gift shop, but I was happy when I had a chance to work in the surgical center.”
Terry Voigt is the new vice president of perioperative services for ThedaCare.
As another year draws to its close, I like to glance back…and look ahead. It's a good time to reflect on how we and our organizations have grown, changed and improved over the past 12 months.
Stroke affects 700,000 people annually in the United States. It is the third leading cause of death and the No. 1 cause of long-term adult disability.
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