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Gundersen physician named to state EMS Board

September 12, 2018

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker recently named Gundersen Health System's Chris Eberlein, MD, Emergency Medicine, to the state's Emergency Medical Services Board. The EMS Board makes recommendations directly to the Wisconsin

Psychologist returns to southwest Wisconsin roots

September 10, 2018

Joni Downs, PhD Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics is pleased to welcome Joni Downs, PhD, a licensed psychologist, to its primary care team. Joni's experience includes working with urban

Gundersen offers support for homeless

September 07, 2018

Recognizing housing as a key component of health and well-being, Gundersen Health System and Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare each donated $75,000 to the La Crosse Collaborative to End Homelessness

Gundersen opens Eye Clinic in Friendship

September 07, 2018

Gundersen Health System's newest eye clinic in Friendship, Wis., is now seeing patients. The clinic, located within Gundersen Moundview Hospital, 402A W. Lake St., offers optometry and ophthalmology care, and

Gundersen St. Joseph's to expand prenatal care services for expectant mothers

August 28, 2018

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics continues to adapt and expand care options for the community with the addition of a Shared Care model for expectant mothers. Currently, babies are

Local schools find value in Stop the Bleed training

August 28, 2018

Stop the Bleed Attached is a picture of the presentation of two STB kits to the Fennimore School District made possible through funding by Friends of Fennimore Elementary (FFES) Parent

Staying safe in areas damaged by floodwater

August 28, 2018

The current stretch of heavy rain has many area residents cleaning up water damage in their homes and on their property. Gundersen Health System offers the following general information and

Gundersen St. Joseph's specific implementation plan gets approval

August 21, 2018

On Monday, August 20, 2018, members of the Hillsboro City Plan Commission and Common Council unanimously approved the specific implementation plan for the new home of Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital

The newest MRI technology is now mobile

August 16, 2018

Gundersen Health System, in partnership with Shared Medical Services, is pleased to introduce its new mobile MRI unit, equipped with a 70-centimeter, wide-bore MRI system—the same technology package that is

Martin Smith, MD, retired physician, researcher and leader is remembered

August 13, 2018

On Sunday, July 29, Martin Smith, MD, age 84, passed away at his home in La Crosse. Dr. Smith was a pioneer in patient care, medical research and medical education

Future clinicians honor Kemp

August 08, 2018

Evan Kemp, MD, pediatric hospitalist, was recently honored with the class of 2018 Clinical Science Teaching Award from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. "The opportunity

iGive Gundersen Employee Giving Campaign: Success by the numbers

August 07, 2018

Foundation staff members Nicole Loeffelholz, Foundation program assistant, and Amanda Acklin, associate director of annual support, install the iGive employee donor walls featuring the names of all employee donors—including new

2018 Summer Fellow Research program participants

Foundation fellows gain exceptional research experience

August 03, 2018

Participating in Gundersen Medical Foundation's 2018 Summer Fellow Research Program are (L-R) front row: Keaton Read, Marie Kasparova, Julio Bird, MD, Mattie Krause, Sophie Schmitz. Second row: Ryan Lokkesmoe, Ian

Lee honored for compassionate care

August 03, 2018

Kyla Lee, MD, FACP, Gundersen Palliative Care, Hospice and Internal Medicine, recently received the prestigious Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation after a nomination

Teachers of the Year honored

July 30, 2018

Eight Gundersen staff physicians, one physical therapist, one pharmacist, and two physician assistants were honored at the June 15 resident graduation party for their contributions to resident education. Jon Zlabek

Congratulations, residents and fellows

July 27, 2018

Residents and fellows were honored June 21 for completing their training at Gundersen Health System. Gundersen's residency and fellowship programs last between one to five years. "We are very proud

Dr. Merkitch 'blessed' with opportunity to teach

July 25, 2018

It's not uncommon to see a sponge, sail cloth or a grapefruit in an obstetrics/ gynecology training session with Ken Merkitch, MD. "When I hold sessions for third and fourth

Boscobel Community Foundation supports the work of Gundersen Boscobel's Cardiopulmonary Rehab Department

July 18, 2018

The Boscobel Community Foundation recently presented Nora Munson, Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics with a check for $2,500. "We're thrilled to accept this generous

Matthew Fischer, MD receives Scott Sprtel, MD, Resident Award of Excellence

July 18, 2018

Congratulations to Matthew Fischer, MD, recipient of this year's Scott Sprtel Resident Award of Excellence. Dr. Fischer is the 15th recipient of the award that was created in memory of

State grant supports Gundersen Boscobel, rural healthcare access

July 18, 2018

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics was among the first recipients of a state grant to improve care for patients in rural areas. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)

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