Appleton, WI (WTAQ) – Two of the three hospitals in the Appleton-Neenah-Menasha area could be combined into one.
ThedaCare says it is exploring replacing the two hospitals it owns – Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah and Appleton Medical Center – with one new building.
ThedaCare president and CEO Dean Gruner, MD
“we’re starting from a very high point with a rich history of high quality, low cost care”
Gruner says public surveys show ThedaCare is highly thought of in the community
“Appleton Medical Center and Theda Clark were voted best in the area for the 14th year in a row last year, and Medicare recognized ThedaCare as providing the highest quality, lowest cost care in the country. But with a 58-year-old hospital in Appleton and a 107-year-old hospital in Neenah, it’s about time to engage the community in a discussion about how we continue to provide leading-edge care into the future.”
The company says it has been discussing for about 18 months how to best prepare for the health care needs of the future. Company leaders say they have been working with community members, doctors and nurses to come up with ideas.
ThedaCare has set up an email address for members of the public to share their thoughts or get more information. That email address is journey@thedacare.org.
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