NEENAH (NBC 26) — ThedaCare announced it will resume all elective, non-emergency surgeries. They were paused on January 17 due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the lack of staff, and capacity.
“Resuming non-urgent, elective surgeries that were previously deferred is a positive step forward as we continue to care for a significant number of COVID-19 patients in our hospitals,” said Dr. Michael Hooker, ThedaCare Vice President and Chief Medical Officer-Acute Care.
ThedaCare said they were ready to resume after seeing a quick incline, and then sharp decline of COVID-19 cases in the community.
Surgery teams and providers will continue to evaluate procedures on a case-by-case basis.
ThedaCare will monitor the situation and adjust surgery plans to best meet the needs of those served.
“We are grateful for the purposeful planning, and rapid response from our teams, that allows us the ability to reintroduce services and provide safe access to care for our patients,” said Dr. Hooker.
