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Gundersen announces most popular baby names of 2019

December 29, 2019

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse has delivered 1,669 babies so far in 2019, a slight decrease from 1,692 babies in 2018. This year's deliveries include 830 girls and 839

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December 23, 2019

Gundersen, Marshfield Clinic to remain independent

December 19, 2019

After several months of productive, collaborative discussions on how they might come together to collectively enhance the level of care across Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeastern Minnesota, Gundersen Health System

Artist Amy Schneider with provider Jessica Thompson, NP - Elroy Clinic

From patient to painter

December 12, 2019

Anxiety left Amy Schneider a recluse slipping toward depression until she experimented with painting. For Amy, painting relieved the symptoms of anxiety and built her confidence – progress she shared

How are you breathing?

December 12, 2019

Most people feel out of breath at some point. Usually they blame it on being out of shape, temporary illness or aging. But for people who struggle to breathe often

Gundersen Boscobel: People drive our care for you

November 06, 2019

Gundersen Boscobel CEO, David Hartberg People make the Driftless Region a great place to live and work. We see that every day, in our area schools, where we work, and

Steppin' Out in Pink announces top fundraisers

November 06, 2019

Gundersen Medical Foundation's 14th annual Steppin' Out in Pink proved pink is powerful—6,000 walkers of all ages stepped out to help raise $400,000 for local breast cancer research. With 311

2019 Radiothon raises $142,000!

November 01, 2019

Thank you to everyone who donated during our 2019 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Radiothon! "We had an incredible event this year and the numbers were amazing. This success would not

Gundersen Boscobel celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week

October 30, 2019

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics honors our dedicated radiologic technologists during National Radiologic Technology Week Nov. 3-9. They are celebrated each year during the week of Nov. 8 to

Gundersen to open portions of new Winona Campus in December

October 29, 2019

The first phase of construction at the new Gundersen Winona Campus will be completed soon. Beginning in early December, Gundersen will open the Urgent Care, Laboratory, Radiology and Infusion in

Sanchez receives therapist of the year award from AMBUCS

October 28, 2019

Cassidy Sanchez, PT, PCS, physical therapist at Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics was recently awarded therapist of the year by mobility and independence organization AMBUCS at their national conference

Resolve Through Sharing and Tri State working together for the community

New protocol prepares Tri-State staff to aid survivors

October 24, 2019

A new protocol developed by Resolve Through Sharing® (RTS) and Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance prepares prehospital personnel (e.g., paramedics, first responders) in our region to support survivors. Each year, Tri-State staff

Alyssa Sherwood joins Gundersen St. Joseph's

School-based mental health program welcomes Alyssa Sherwood

October 23, 2019

Gundersen St. Joseph's commitment to providing mental health services to the community continues with the recent addition of Alyssa Sherwood, MSW to the team. Sherwood graduated in May 2019 with

Gundersen Decorah Clinic welcomes new surgeon

October 22, 2019

Elleson Schurtz, MD, has joined Gundersen Decorah Clinic and is providing general surgery services to patients in the Decorah area. She provides a variety of surgical procedures including colonoscopies, EGDs

Don't forget about your health when preparing for this year's hunt

October 21, 2019

Brad Ecklor, PA As you sight in your gun and make sure your blaze orange apparel still fits, it is also a good time to make sure your body is

Foundation gift honors twins who died on the same day

October 18, 2019

Foundation gift honors twin sisters. Marcella Gardner and Maxine Boughton entered the world together minutes apart and left it within hours of one another. Better known as the McDowell twins

Remote monitoring provides convenience, comfort for patients

October 09, 2019

Ed Brown spent six days hospitalized when an influx in potassium led to a dangerous change in his heart rhythm. He was recuperating at his house in Elroy when a

Gundersen Boscobel works to become sensory friendly

October 03, 2019

Gundersen Boscobel makes donation to sensory friendly efforts. Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics (GBAHC) is working to meet the needs of its patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and

Gundersen Boscobel offers Advance Care Planning

October 01, 2019

Gundersen Health System believes that advance care planning (ACP) is an important part of quality healthcare. It helps those closest to you and your healthcare team provide the best care

Gundersen prioritizes ACES as part of collaborative community effort

September 30, 2019

As part of a collaborative community effort to build a resilient and trauma-informed community, Gundersen Health System has identified adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma-informed care (TIC) a system-wide strategic

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