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Gundersen Eye Clinic in Waukon welcomes new optometrist

September 09, 2019

Morgan Smerud, OD, has returned to her hometown and has joined the Gundersen Eye Clinic in Waukon. Dr. Smerud provides routine eye exams for glasses and contacts as well as

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital offers complementary treatment options for those with PTSD

August 26, 2019

Acupuncture is an effective complementary or standalone treatment option for people with acute and chronic conditions.

Prepare for a smooth start to your school year

August 23, 2019

Dr. Colleen McCurry As we enjoy the end of the summer, we also anticipate the upcoming school year. "Many parents identify getting their kids up and ready for school as

Gundersen Boscobel patients benefit from new CT scanner

August 22, 2019

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics' new CT scanner offers its patients improved imaging accuracy. The new scanner, a 64-slice SOMATOM.go.All by Siemens, is one of the latest available, featuring

Gundersen St. Joseph's knee replacement options expand

August 16, 2019

Gundersen St. Joseph's is now offering new patello-femoral replacements for knees thanks to advancements in 3-D technology. Patello-femoral replacement (PFR) is a type of "partial" knee replacement that replaces the

Expanded care for women available in Whitehall, Arcadia

August 09, 2019

Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics has expanded its outstanding services with an obstetrician/gynecologist and midwife. Julie Vircks, DO, MBA Julie Vircks, DO, MBA, and Alacia Pierce, CNM, MSN, now offer

Orthopedic surgery available in Whitehall

August 05, 2019

Mark Topolski, MD, one of our experienced orthopedic surgeons, now is available to Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics patients. Dr. Topolski joins our orthopedic team and specializes in adult reconstructive

SHIIP— SMP Counselors Assistance

August 05, 2019

Where can I go to find answers about Medicare prescription drug plans? Are mammograms covered by Medicare Part B? What is a Medicare Advantage plan? I will be turning 65—who

Gundersen Tri-County welcomes Brian Vike to Emergency Department

August 01, 2019

Brian Vike, PA-C, MPAS, has joined the Emergency Department at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics in Whitehall. He will provide care for patients who present at the Emergency Department with

Gundersen's new Tomah Clinic opens Aug. 26

August 01, 2019

Patients in the Tomah area will soon have a new facility to receive their healthcare. The new Gundersen Tomah Clinic located at 505 Gopher Drive near Interstate 90 will open

Employees Helping Employees fund was life changing

July 31, 2019

The Employees Helping Employees Emergency Fund provides grants of up to $1,000 to help employees hit by financial hardships. The grants help people pay emergency costs such as expensive repairs

Nursing Education fund impacts patient care

July 29, 2019

At Gundersen, our Nursing Professional Framework supports more than 2,100 nurses. Our nurses are encouraged to pursue professional development, so they can, in turn, provide the best level of care

Gundersen neurology care now available at Gundersen Moundview

July 23, 2019

Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics has expanded its specialty services with Kara Tower, DO, who sees patients with brain or nervous systems injuries and neurological diseases. Dr. Tower can see

Non-surgical joint and spine care now available at Gundersen Moundview

July 19, 2019

Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics has expanded its specialty services to provide care for those with joint and spine pain. Anna Batterson, DO, and Natalie Pomranke, PA-C, offer specialized care

Gundersen Moundview celebrates anniversary on July 25

July 16, 2019

Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics celebrates its 60th anniversary with a community event 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25 on the hospital's front lawn. Join us for a picnic

Linda Vale of GROW La Crosse with children from the Gundersen Child Care Center.

Foundation grant funds learning garden

July 15, 2019

Gundersen Health System's Child Care Center, in cooperation with GROW La Crosse, has an on-site garden that serves as a creative, hands-on learning environment for the children, ages 2 to

Margret Lenarz, MD Hospitalist in Hillsboro, WI

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics welcomes new physician

July 08, 2019

Gundersen St. Joseph's is proud to welcome a new physician to their medical staff. Margret Lenarz, MD, will provide hospitalist services in Hillsboro, taking care of patients referred for observation

Gundersen St. Joseph's welcomes Kody Vaassen to Rehab team

July 03, 2019

Gundersen St. Joseph's is proud to welcome local physical therapist Kody Vaassen, DPT, to its rehabilitation team. Vaassen, a native of Elroy and former three-sport athlete at Royall High School

3D mammography now available in Onalaska

3D mammography: Now in Onalaska

June 11, 2019

Gundersen's Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care is expanding 3D mammography to Onalaska. The Onalaska Clinic now has two 3D mammography units (also known as digital tomosynthesis or DBT)

Flamingo migration reported

June 10, 2019

Perhaps you have seen small flocks of pink plastic flamingos in local green spaces. If so, you are witnessing the Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics (BAHC) Foundation's second annual "Flocked

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