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Surgical and Digestive Care Unit receives award from Winona State

April 29, 2025

The Surgical and Digestive Care Unit at Emplify Health by Gundersen has been honored with a 2025 Community Partner Award from Winona State University.

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Survivor advocate ‘blessed’ by those on her journey

April 28, 2025

Bethany Poellinger has been named the 2025 Steppin’ Out in Pink survivor advocate. Read about the La Crosse-area native's journey to beating breast cancer.

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Emplify Health by Gundersen honors doctors with food pantry donations in Muscoda, Fennimore

April 24, 2025

To honor the more than 560 physicians serving throughout Emplify Health by Gundersen, Emplify Health made donations to 40 food pantries across the Tri-State region, totaling $22,000.

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New academy offers a look into healthcare careers

April 24, 2025

High school students in Adams County have a new opportunity to take college-level courses and gain hands-on experience in a variety of medical roles, thanks to a unique community partnership.

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Emplify Health by Gundersen Boscobel Hospital earns prestigious statewide stroke care recognition

April 23, 2025

Emplify Health by Gundersen Boscobel Hospital was honored with the highest percentage of defect-free care in the small-to-medium hospital category (≤110 beds) for 2024.

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Strive to Thrive: A program of transformation and empowerment

April 23, 2025

Strive to Thrive, an innovative eight-week exercise and wellness program, helps empower adults who have visited Emergency Services due to depression or anxiety. More about this community partnership.

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Miracle Gala 2025: a night of inspiration and generosity

April 22, 2025

Miracle Gala 2025 was an extraordinary success, bringing together more than 330 attendees who united in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) projects and services.

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Emplify Health by Gundersen receives sustainable healthcare certification

April 21, 2025

Emplify Health by Gundersen has earned the prestigious Sustainable Healthcare Certification from the Joint Commission, making it one of only 16 hospitals in the nation to achieve this recognition.

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Gift shop a critical piece of Gundersen Partners fundraising efforts

April 16, 2025

Gundersen Partners has been able to donate hundreds of thousands of dollars to causes both within our health system and outward into the broader community.

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Emplify Health honored for advances in care experience using AI

April 14, 2025

Emplify Health is making a name for itself by using technology to enhance patient care and staff experience. For those efforts, the health system is a Foundry’s CIO 2025 CIO

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Plans for EmPATH behavioral health unit announced

April 02, 2025

Emplify Health by Gundersen intends to create an EmPATH unit within its existing Behavioral Health Department in La Crosse. EmPATH stands for Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing.

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Expanded hours coming to Emplify Health by Gundersen Onalaska Clinic Pharmacy

March 27, 2025

Beginning April 1, Emplify Health by Gundersen’s Onalaska Clinic Pharmacy will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Volunteers sought in Emplify Health’s Crime Victim Services unit

March 14, 2025

Crime Victims Services is a department that provides advocacy and therapy for people who’ve experienced violence and other personal crimes, and volunteer advocates are needed.

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Emplify Health by Gundersen radiation therapist uses artistic talent to comfort pediatric patient

March 05, 2025

Luke Willenbring faced his neuroblastoma journey with remarkable courage and perseverance. Known affectionately as “mono," Luke received part of his care and treatment at Emplify Health by Gundersen.

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Community picnic leaves a lasting impact for area families

February 20, 2025

Imagine being diagnosed with a life-altering disease when you’re just a kid, knowing you will have it for the rest of your life.

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Strength training class get seniors back on their feet

February 18, 2025

The Senior Strength Program at Gundersen St. Joseph’s began in March 2024, and it’s lead by community wellness coordinator Brooke Mikla. The class meets each week on Monday and Thursday.

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Bariatric surgery a ‘life changer’ for Gundersen patient

February 10, 2025

After finding that exercise and countless ways of dieting didn’t help, it was time to take a more effective step – one Abby Luce would do all over again if

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Gundersen Tri-County Clinics recognized with first Excellence Emplify’d award

January 31, 2025

There can be gaps in care in rural communities when it comes to mental health. But at Gundersen Tri-County Clinics, there’s been an added emphasis to use a list of

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New group supports women who experience miscarriage

January 29, 2025

Nicole Havenstrite was finally ready to share her story. It’s been a couple years since she realized that the baby she was carrying inside her wasn’t going to join her

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When you have to be away from home, it’s nice to still feel ‘at home’

January 21, 2025

Swing bed is a term and a hospital service most aren’t familiar with – that is, until they need it. That was true for Penny Jo Van Ert, ho was

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