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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.

November 18, 2016

Healthy Communities are Good Policy

With Election Day in the rearview mirror, attention is turning to what a Trump presidency will bring. We’re watching the changes closely.

November 16, 2016

Flexible Timeshare Responds To Rural Doctor Shortage

Wisconsin is experiencing an acute shortage of rural primary care health care providers, and the state is not alone in its dearth of doctors and advanced care nurse practitioners who choose to work in its small towns and cities.

November 8, 2016

Fattening Fall Foods

As the temperatures drop, it’s easy to find things that will keep us warm and cozy. A thick quilt. Slippers. A cup of hot chocolate. A pot roast filling the house with delicious comforting smells.

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