Fire hydrant malfunctions
An exterior fire hydrant malfunctioned and flooded a portion of the first floor of ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano early Tuesday.
The source has been contained and there is no risk to patient care, according to a statement from ThedaCare.
ThedaCare officials are delaying some surgeries, and ambulances heading to the emergency department are being evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Some ambulances might be diverted to other hospitals if a patient needs higher-end imaging and lab capabilities, according to the statement.
However, the emergency department will continue to care for walk-in patients. If they need imaging or lab work, they, too, will be transferred to another hospital.
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