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December 15, 2016

Acting FAST Saves Lives

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.

New General Surgeon Providing Services In New London Waupaca

Patients at ThedaCare Medical Center-New London don’t have to travel far for general surgery services. Brian Hong, MD, joined ThedaCare as a general surgeon. He practices primarily in New London but also travels to ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca. “It’s a nice community,” said Dr. Hong, 35. “It’s a nice pace of living. I really like the staff at the hospital. I like working here.”

December 14, 2016

Connect With Kids With Sports Music Foods

Goodness, she is kind and genuine. Elle Kosciuk gets it. She understands what a special opportunity it is to live and work with young people in a small town. She soaks up the enthusiasm and energy shown to her by her young student-athletes and does her best to teach, heal, and encourage.

Upon Retirement From Shawano Hospital

Speaking with Dorothy Erdmann as she prepares to retire as president and CEO of ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano this month, one can almost envision her long-past choices, best-bet routes, and decisions made at the crests of hills.

December 7, 2016

Its What We Dont See That Scares Us

Helicopter Air Ambulance has a dark history. Several accidents have taken many lives over the past years, with the deadliest year being 2008.

Tips For a Less Stressful Holiday Season

While a famous Christmas song calls the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day the “most wonderful time of the year,” some people feel the exact opposite as their stress levels elevate.

December 6, 2016

New ThedaCare Oncologist Finds Job Rewarding

Dr. Shannon Schmidt, MD, came to ThedaCare Cancer Care earlier this year expecting a lot. After all, she was pregnant with her third son and starting a new position as a medical oncologist.

Sledding Tips

Sledding can be a fun winter activity for the whole family, but there are some basic safety tips that should be incorporated to reduce the risk of injury.

December 1, 2016

Wisconsin Grows Its Own Doctors

Wisconsin has long had a tradition of raising its own doctors, yet attracting those same young professionals back to small hometowns to launch their careers requires careful tending.

November 28, 2016

Too Sick to Go Into Work

Americans do not like missing work. Every year, 69 percent of Americans don’t call in sick when they should really be at home, according to Wakefield Research. Going to work is not smart since you are not only potentially spreading your illness to your co-workers, but you will also be less productive.

November 22, 2016

Communities of Support

Rural physician recruits need to feel welcome and integrated into networks of their colleagues and the community as a whole. Shawano’s current physicians excel at their recruiting and after-the-hire support role.

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