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Gala to Benefit St. Gianna Clinic in Green Bay Nov. 6

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On Tuesday, Nov. 6, the St. Gianna Clinic, in collaboration with the Green Bay Diocesan Office of Marriage, Family Life and Pro-Life, will host the 4th Annual Gala at the Meyer Theatre in Green Bay.

The evening gala will feature Mass with Bishop David L. Ricken, a social with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, and speakers, Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla and Dr. Teresa Stanton Collett. The event will benefit the St. Gianna Clinic, a not-for-profit, Catholic-based health care clinic located at 1727 Shawano Ave. in Green Bay. It was established in 2015 and offers primary medical care for adults and children, women’s care and natural family planning services. All medical care provided at the St. Gianna Clinic aligns with the teachings of the Catholic Church and serves people of all faiths.

The St. Gianna Clinic is named after St. Gianna Beretta Molla who was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2004 and is considered the patron saint of mothers, physicians and unborn children. St.

Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla
Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla

Gianna, a physician, died in 1962 following the birth of her fourth child, Gianna Emanuela Molla. During her pregnancy, St. Gianna was diagnosed with a tumor in her uterus and told by doctors she risked death if she followed through with the birth of her child. Intent on saving the life of her unborn child, St. Gianna chose to continue her pregnancy and died one week after the birth of her daughter. That daughter, Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla (pictured at right), will be a featured speaker at the gala Nov. 6.

“It is with deep-felt honor and gratitude that we are able to welcome Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla to the city of Green Bay and to the gala,” said Dr. Robin Goldsmith, the co-founder, president and chief medical officer of the St. Gianna Clinic in Green Bay. “She will be able to see and learn first-hand, the lifesaving, life-changing work our clinic and our wonderful physicians perform each day in the name and honor of her mother and of the Catholic Church.”

Dr. Teresa Stanton Collett, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minnesota who specializes in the subjects of marriage, religion and bioethics, will also speak at the gala. Her presentation will focus on “Thinking Outside the Pill: Humanae Vitae for the Next Generations.” In addition, Bishop David Ricken’s Mass at the gala will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae – Pope Paul VI’s encyclical on God’s plan for married love and procreation.

Gala attendees will also have the opportunity learn more about the expansion project underway at St. Gianna Clinic, which aims to create more space and enhance services for its growing patient base.

All details for the upcoming gala can be found below. Tickets are $10 for students and $25 for adults. Registration is requested by Monday, Oct. 29 at: www.stmgb.org/gala

St. Gianna Clinic 4th Annual Gala
Tuesday, Nov. 6
5:30 p.m. – Mass with Bishop David Ricken
6 p.m. – Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar
7:15 p.m. – Guest speakers: Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla and Dr. Teresa Stanton Collett
Meyer Theatre – 117 South Washington St., Green Bay

Prevea Offers Vaccine Clinics and Tips to Fight the Flu

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Flu season will soon be underway, and Prevea Health is encouraging community members to get a flu shot, as it is the most important step in preventing the disease.

The flu shot fights a different group of flu viruses each year; therefore, it’s important to be vaccinated yearly. Flu shots are especially important for young children, pregnant women, people age 65 and older, and people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart and lung disease. Yearly flu shots should begin soon after the flu vaccine is available, ideally by October. However, getting vaccinated later in the season can still be beneficial, as flu viruses may still be circulating.

Prevea Health is now offering flu vaccines at all locations across Northeast Wisconsin, including in the Green Bay, Lakeshore and Northern regions. Click here for locations and hours, or visit: www.prevea.com
Call (920) 496-4700 to schedule an appointment.

To further prevent the spread of the flu and in addition to receiving the flu shot:

  • Cover nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
  • Wash hands with hot water and soap often, especially before you eat. Or, use alcohol-based sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces that may harbor flu germs.
  • Eat a balanced diet to keep your immune system healthy.
  • Get enough exercise.

Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting. If you or someone you know may have the flu, stay home, treat the fever and contact your health care provider if necessary.

Community Halloween Party Set for October 22

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The Oconto Falls High School Choir and Band are proud to sponsor the 29th Annual Community Halloween Party for children in Pre-school through grade six on Monday, October 22, 2018.  The event will be held in the OFHS Wrestling Gym from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.  A parade of costumes will take place at 5:30 p.m. so be sure to dress in your favorite costume!

Many fun and exciting “ghoulish” games will be designed and operated by the OFHS music students!  Prizes for the games will include candy and a variety of other donated items.

Admission is $3.00 per person.  Donated canned food items will also be collected at the Community Halloween Party entrance for the Kingdom Come Food Pantry.  Please enter using the side doors (Guidance Office) of Oconto Falls High School.

Businesses and individuals that wish to make donations for door prizes or monetary donations toward the purchase of candy are asked to send donations to:  OFHS Music Department Halloween Fund, Att:  Amy Thiel, Choral Director, 210 North Farm Road, Oconto Falls, WI  54154

Join us for another exciting community event!

4th Annual “A Walk to Remember” Set for Saturday, Oct. 13

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A Walk to Remember, a pregnancy and infant loss awareness walk hosted by Share of Northeast Wisconsin, will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary.

The annual event helps to raise awareness of perinatal loss and to honor babies who have gone too soon. The memorial walk is 1-2 miles and can be taken at participants’ own pace. The event will also feature a short program, bubble release, prayer corner and a special memorial area for babies lost to SIDS. A Walk to Remember is held each year in October to recognize National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

“Across the country, families symbolically join together in events to raise awareness of the impact of the loss of a baby,” said Theresa Shuck, certified bereavement coordinator for Share of Northeast Wisconsin at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. “It is important to educate others to provide appropriate sensitivity and understanding to ensure families receive the support they deserve after the tragic loss of their baby. A Walk to Remember also provides an opportunity to gather to remember and honor the babies who have touched our lives and our hearts but are no longer with us. We will walk together as a community for the steps our babies will never take.”

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A Walk to Remember

Saturday, Oct. 13
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay
10 a.m.
To register, visit www.stvincenthospital.org/share

Registration is required for A Walk to Remember and is $12 per person age 18 and over and free of charge for those age 17 and under. Memorial t-shirts are also available for purchase at $15 each and can be ordered online at time of registration, then picked up on site the day of the walk. Orders must be placed prior to Sept. 23 to guarantee sizes. After expenses, money raised from A Walk to Remember will benefit Share of Northeast Wisconsin, which provides a variety of services at no cost to local families who have suffered pregnancy and infant loss. Services include memorial services, photography, mementos, support group meetings, literature and more.

Community Invited to Mass and Reception Celebrating New Hospital President and CEO, Chris Brabant

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Fr. John Girotti

HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital invites the local community to an outdoor mass and reception on Thursday, Sept. 20 to celebrate the appointment of new president and CEO, Chris Brabant.

The outdoor mass, celebrated by Fr. John Girotti, will begin at 2 p.m. on the campus of HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital. Music will also be performed by local church choirs, and a reception featuring hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will follow.

Chris began serving as HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital president and CEO on Aug. 20, 2018. Prior to this role, he had served as the HSHS Eastern Wisconsin Division Executive Director of Surgical Services for the Heart, Lung and Vascular Center and Prevea Health Vascular Surgery in Green Bay since 2013.

Mass and Reception
Thursday, Sept. 20
Mass begins at 2 p.m., with reception to follow
HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital, 855 S. Main St. in Oconto Falls

Learn more about Chris Brabant, MBA, FACHE, and his appointment as president and CEO of HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital by clicking here.

Chris replaces Paula Hafeman, Chief Nursing Executive of HSHS Eastern Wisconsin Division, who was serving as the interim president and CEO of HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital, following the departure of former HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital Chief Operating Officer, Dan DeGroot, who now serves as the president and CEO of Stoughton Hospital in Stoughton, Wis.

Taste in Oconto County Coming Soon!

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Home Respite Care presents its 26th annual fundraiser Taste in Oconto County.Foods at the Taste in Oconto County

The event is being held at The Holiday Inn at Kelly Lake on Sunday, October 14, 2018, between 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. Guests will receive a complimentary wine glass at the door sponsored by Oconto Electric Cooperative and Witt’s Piggly Wiggly.

Raffles and auctions are being held throughout the day.

For more information, visit our website, email us at respite@bayland.net, or call 920-848-6368.

We look forward to seeing you!

Dr. Wiedenfeld Now Seeing Patients in Oconto Falls and Marinette

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Prevea Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Wyatt Wiedenfeld to its family of care.Dr. Wyatt Wiedenfeld
As a podiatrist, Dr. Wiedenfeld provides comprehensive podiatric care for children and adults. He also specializes in:

  • Diagnosis and treatment of common foot problems, including bunions and hammertoes
  • Arthroscopic surgery and minimally invasive techniques
  • Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery
  • Arthritis affecting the foot and ankle
  • Sports injuries
  • Foot and ankle trauma
  • Diabetic foot care
  • Comprehensive wound care

Dr. Wiedenfeld sees patients at the Prevea Oconto Falls Health Center – Medical Services Building on the campus of HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital, located at 853 S. Main St. in Oconto Falls; and at the Prevea Marinette Health Center, located at 1409 Cleveland Ave. in Marinette. Appointments can be made at either location by calling (920) 846-4680.

“It is important to give adequate time to patients to listen and understand their discomfort and how it affects their daily lives,” says Dr. Wiedenfeld. “I want to educate patients about their concerns and together develop a quality treatment plan to achieve their goals.”

Dr. Wiedenfeld is from Lake Mills, Wis. and grew up on a dairy farm. He graduated medical school at the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa, and completed residency in foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery at St. John Providence & Providence Park Hospital in Southfield, Mich. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, kayaking and watching football.

Run for the Trails Post-Race Party Announced

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We are very excited to announce that all Run for the Trails participants will get access to a fantastic Post Race Party at The Penguin Again! Included in your registration will be a ticket for a free drink and food! Stay a while and enjoy the live music, too! The Penguin Again is hosting Penguin Days all weekend! It is just to be fun for the whole family! Live music by New Generation from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and the Annie Rose Band will play from 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Kids and adults alike can enjoy face painting, bounce houses, and craft vendors. You might even see a dancing penguin!

The run takes place on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at 8 a.m. Starting point of the race and registration is ST Paper Stadium on the Oconto Falls High School grounds.

Proceeds from the race help us create, maintain, and expand the trail systems in the Oconto Falls area. The area offers beautiful trails, woods, and neighborhoods!

10th Annual Forget Me Not Fashion Show

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The 10th Annual Forget Me Not Fashion Show will be held Tuesday, September 18, 2018, beginning  at 5:00 p.m. at the Menominee Casino Resort in Keshena.

The evening begins with networking and great conversation, music and cocktails, while viewing the raffle baskets donated by local sponsors. A sit down dinner during the fashion show, which over the years have included Packer wife models such as Courtney Finley, Nicolette Burnett, Katie Blasko, Dawnielle Hundley, Alyssa Janis, Heaven Daniels, as well as Packer Defensive Lineman Mike Daniels, #76! While dining, models walk the runway showcasing latest styles and fashions from local boutiques and popular fashion chain stores. A live auction with our large item donations concludes the evening. 50/50 raffle, bucket raffles, live auction, wine wall, and chocolate wall are just some of the ways to win some awesome prizes that are donated each year.

Each year we honor those who have battled Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, as well as those who have given their time, energy, and love caring for others suffering from these diseases. For your donation of $50 or more, you will receive a spot on the Honor Board during the Fashion Show. We invite you to honor and pay tribute as many times as you wish.

With the help of our many volunteers, sponsorships, and generous donations, this has become the gala event everyone waits for each year! Purchase your ticket for this sell out event!

https://www.forgetmenotfund.org/2018.html Forget Me Not Fund logo

Through The Forget Me Not Fund, Inc. we are able to keep money local in Northeastern Wisconsin and support causes that are dedicated to educating caregivers, along with sponsoring professional training, and Memory Cafes in Shawano and Oconto Counties. With a focus in Shawano County, Oconto County, Stockbridge Munsee, and Menominee Tribal Communities, we are able to provide local education and awareness while continuing to generously support the Greater Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in the efforts to end Alzheimer’s disease.

The Forget Me Not Fund, Inc. originated from the The Forget Me Not Fall Fashion Show’s success in raising money for Alzheimer’s disease education.

In 2007, a group of healthcare professionals, along with the Greater Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, started The Forget Me Not Fall Fashion Show, a fundraiser to support educational conferences for caregivers. Today this group is called the Wolf River Dementia Network, and helps families and caregivers in Shawano County, Oconto County, Stockbridge Munsee and Menominee Tribal communities.

Back-to-School Health and Safety Tips

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Children going back to school

As a new school year approaches, HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital and its partner, Prevea Health, encourage everyone to make the health and safety of their family a priority. Every parent wants their child to have a successful year, and taking time to consider their needs for health and safety can help them start the year off right.

1. Make sure your child is up to date on all vaccinations. Review your child’s immunization records and make sure he/she is up to date on all immunizations before heading back to school. Vaccinations not only protect the person receiving the vaccine, but also help to prevent the spread of disease to those who are particularly most vulnerable to serious illnesses.

2. Obtain a physical. School and sports physicals are an important part of each school year, even if they are not mandated by the school. Yearly physicals enable your health care provider to monitor growth and development, update immunizations, determine risks for sports participation and discuss safety issues.

3. Backpack safety. Choose a backpack with wide shoulder straps and make sure your child uses both straps evenly across the back. Having all the weight over one shoulder can lead to muscle strain. Advise your child to pack lightly. A backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of your child’s body weight.

4. Pack a healthy lunch. Most schools send cafeteria menus home, enabling you to plan your child’s lunches in advance. Pack a nutritious lunch on the days your child prefers not to eat the school’s main course. Go over the menu with your child and discuss the nutritional value of what is being offered. Steer them away from soda and dessert and toward low-fat milk and fresh fruit.

5. Fight the spread of germs. Before your child goes back to school, make sure he/she understands the importance of proper hand washing. Soap and water can do wonders in reducing your child’s risk of illness. A child should wash his/her hands properly before eating and after using the restroom.

6. Be safe while on the roads. Children should always use a seatbelt and be placed in car seats appropriate for their age. Talk to your child about safety while at the bus stop and crossing roads.

7. Turn off the screens. Set a limit for screen time to two hours or less each day. Electronics should be turned off at least 60 minutes before bedtime.

8. Get enough sleep. School-aged children need at least 10 hours a day of sleep. If your child has tended to go to bed and wake later during the summer, help them practice earlier bed and wake times now so they have time to adjust to a new schedule before the start of school.

For tips on helping children with their homework, visit: https://www.prevea.com/Your-Wellness/Resources/Helping-with-homework