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Gundersen Prairie du Chien welcomes new family doctor

March 19, 2018

Gundersen Prairie du Chien is happy to announce the addition of Patricia Olijnyk, MD, to its staff of caring providers. Dr. Olijnyk is a veteran physician who has traveled the

Scholarships support healthcare's next generation

March 13, 2018

Is someone close to you studying or training for a career in healthcare? Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics Foundation would like to support their studies with one of three scholarships

March 19 proclaimed "Gundersen St. Joseph's Day" in the City of Hillsboro as hospital celebrates 65th birthday

March 12, 2018

March 19, 2018, will be proclaimed "Gundersen St. Joseph's Day" in the city of Hillsboro in recognition of the 65 th birthday of Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital, which was dedicated

Gundersen Boscobel welcomes new Director of Community Relations

March 08, 2018

Natalie Tollefson, Director of Community Relations Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics is pleased to welcome new Director of Community Relations, Natalie Tollefson, to its Administrative Team. Natalie received her

A. Erik Gundersen, MD, and Sophia Ferris

King and Queen of the Emerald Ball

March 06, 2018

Before A. Erik Gundersen, MD, (affectionately known as Dr. Erik) joined Gundersen in 1964, pediatric surgery was virtually unheard of outside of large city hospitals. But after years of specialized

Gundersen Boscobel welcomes new Director of Clinics

February 28, 2018

Mandy Pettit, Director of Clinics Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics is pleased to welcome the newest member of its Administrative Team: Director of Clinics, Mandy Pettit. Mandy received her

Honor a special healthcare professional

February 28, 2018

Few professions require the constant commitment and compassion that is necessary of healthcare professionals as they perform their daily work. So, we encourage you to think about the doctors and

Paul Klas, MD receives Educator of the Year honor

February 12, 2018

Paul Klas, MD, medical director, Gundersen Family Medicine Residency Clinic, was recently recognized as the Family Medicine Educator of the Year by the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians. Paul Klas

Are you too sick to go to work?

February 07, 2018

Only half of all workers in the United States have paid sick days; even fewer can take paid leave to care for a child who is ill. Many go to

New patient experience surveys add convenience

February 05, 2018

Gundersen Health System patients are now able to provide feedback on the care they receive with more convenience than ever before. Post-appointment patient experience surveys from Gundersen are now distributed

gundersen st. joseph's to build new facility in hillsboro

IT'S HAPPENING: Board approves Gundersen St. Joseph's plan for new hospital

January 30, 2018

Plans to build a new hospital in Hillsboro just took a big step forward. Gundersen Health System's Board of Trustees approved Monday Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics' plans to

Health provider education evolves with practice changes, clinician feedback

January 29, 2018

Throughout Gundersen's history, great patient care and excellence in education and research have gone hand-in-hand. As medical practice changed over the years, so did the way clinicians and staff learned

Meadowlark Community Farm and Gundersen St. Joseph's partner to expand access to community supported agriculture

January 29, 2018

Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a produce subscription program through local farms which provides farm-fresh produce on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. It's a great way to get high-quality, healthy

Six new members join Foundation Board

January 26, 2018

Please join the Gundersen Medical Foundation in welcoming these new board members. Dustin Cunningham Dustin Cunningham holds a bachelor of science in finance and is a certified financial planner for

Northeast Iowa physical therapy practice to join Gundersen

January 22, 2018

Gundersen Health System is excited to announce it has signed an agreement to purchase Team Rehab, a private physical therapy practice with locations in Decorah and Cresco. For more than

Newlyweds donate bikes to CMN Hospitals

January 17, 2018

Jake Ellefsen and Leslie Thompson tied the knot on Oct. 7, 2017. As with any wedding, there were dozens of decisions to make about everything from flowers to decorations to

Girl donates her birthday to help area kids

January 11, 2018

Adults often strive to set a good example for children. But sometimes, it's the kids who set the example. Emmalee Mann is just such a person. Recently, Emmalee decided to

Gundersen Health System provides funds for Wonewoc—Center Certified Nursing Assistant Program

January 10, 2018

Gundersen Health System donated $9,868 to Wonewoc-Union Center School District to support the new Health Skills Lab. The money will be used to purchase equipment and supplies for the course

Gundersen Health System donates to Coulee Council on Addictions

December 29, 2017

Coulee Council on Addictions, Inc. (CCA) is another step closer to their fundraising goal toward a new recovery center, thanks to a $100,000 donation from Gundersen Health System. In October

BAHC Foundation helps fund Cardiopulmonary Telemetry Monitoring System

December 28, 2017

The new Cardiopulmonary Telemetry Monitoring System. Cardiopulmonary Rehab Director, Nora Munson is a strong advocate for her department and for finding ways to meet the needs of her patients. That

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