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Gundersen clears take off for second MedLink AIR helicopter

December 05, 2016

MedLink AIR, Gundersen Health System's emergency and critical care air transport service, will permanently add a second helicopter to provide the best emergency care for our region. The Gundersen Board

Gundersen welcomes new physician at Waukon Clinic

November 09, 2016

Gundersen Waukon Clinic welcomes family medicine physician Coley Barbee, MD, to their team caring for people in Northeast Iowa. Dr. Barbee provides the full scope of family care for patients

Proud of his team, Gundersen Tri-County CEO announces retirement

November 07, 2016

Brian Theiler has served in many roles and witnessed great change in his nearly 32 years with Gundersen Health System. What’s remained constant is his commitment to the people and

Small-town doctor makes big move to Wonewoc

November 04, 2016

Richard Shoskey, MD Rural Michigan physician Richard Shoskey, MD, is embracing his new home with Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics Wonewoc-practicing the family medicine he loves to provide. Dr

Gundersen Sparta Clinic welcomes nurse practitioner to their staff

October 31, 2016

Gundersen Sparta Clinic is happy to have Kris Roou, NP, on its team of skilled and caring providers. And for Roou, Sparta Clinic is a great place to be. Roou

Gundersen to open new Orthopedic Clinic in Caledonia

October 27, 2016

Receiving physical therapy close to home will soon be more convenient for patients who live in or near Caledonia. On Thursday, Nov. 3, Gundersen Health System will open the doors

Gundersen opens Eye Clinic in Richland Center

October 13, 2016

Gundersen Health System's new eye clinic in Richland Center opened for business on Monday, Oct. 17. The clinic, located at 165 W. Haseltine Street, offers optometry and ophthalmology care and

Gundersen, LHI Enlist in U.S. Army PaYS Program

October 12, 2016

Two of the La Crosse area's largest employers are stepping up to support Veterans looking for work after they serve our country. Gundersen Health System and Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI)

Gundersen Eye Clinic welcomes new optometrist to Hillsboro

September 20, 2016

Allison Burbach, OD, is now caring for the vision needs of patients at Gundersen Eye Clinic Hillsboro. Along with primary vision care, eye disease management, contact lens fitting and pediatric

Gundersen and Moundview Memorial considering possible partnership

September 14, 2016

Gundersen Health System and Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics are working under a letter of intent to evaluate the possibility of regional partnership. Moundview is based in Friendship, Wis., and

Steppin' Out in Pink raises $380,000

September 13, 2016

Saturday morning's grey skies were no match for the more than 6,100 walkers, including 260 breast cancer survivors, who participated in Gundersen's 11th annual Steppin' Out in Pink to raise

Growing Support: Gundersen among Farm2School partners

September 12, 2016

Organizations that have individually supported a healthy and sustainable food program are coming together to create a healthier community. The Coulee Region Farm2School Program is partnering with Gundersen and Mayo

Gundersen among 'Best of La Crosse County'

August 29, 2016

The results are in, and Gundersen is once again tops in La Crosse County. The Best of La Crosse County 2016 survey celebrates services, dining, entertainment and many other categories

Gundersen receives $1.5 million for Cancer Research

August 17, 2016

Gundersen Medical Foundation is pleased to announce that Mrs. Betty Kabara has made an extraordinary gift of $1.5 million to the Kabara Cancer Research Institute. Established in 2008 with an

Gundersen St. Joseph's announces interim leadership

July 21, 2016

When Garith Steiner graduated among Luther College's second class of nursing students in 1979, he never dreamed he would spend nearly 30 years in the same place. Now, the former

Palmer Lutheran Health Center & Gundersen create local healthcare system

June 29, 2016

July 1 will mark an important milestone for Gundersen Health System and Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union. That is when the two organizations will combine efforts under the

Gundersen earns prestigious environmental awards

May 19, 2016

For the tenth consecutive year, Gundersen Health System has been recognized by Practice Greenhealth for their environmental initiatives. During CleanMed, the national environmental conference for leaders in healthcare sustainability, Gundersen

Gundersen Health Plan and Unity Health Plans Insurance merger approved

May 12, 2016

Unity Health Plans Insurance Corporation (Unity) and Gundersen Health Plan (GHP) have announced the merger structure and top executive team of the combined organization. The merger combines the two health

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May 10, 2016

Global Partners volunteer: 'I would go back in a heartbeat'

May 04, 2016

Global Partners volunteers demonstrate there is no such thing as a "cookie cutter" volunteer. Those who donate their time and talent come from different departments, offering a wide array of

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