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Midwifery program celebrates 45 years of delivering woman-centered care

August 24, 2020

In 1975, Gundersen's first midwife delivered 12 babies. Today, 15 midwives across the healthcare system help hundreds of women through pregnancy and childbirth every year. "My partners and I are

Community collaboration strengthens La Crosse area dental access

August 13, 2020

Local healthcare leaders and generous donors are bringing dental care closer to home for patients in La Crosse County. A new dental clinic, operated by Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers

Community contributions secure vital protective equipment for staff

August 11, 2020

The communities Gundersen serves are protecting our frontline staff facing COVID-19 by helping to provide the vital equipment that shields them from life-threatening viruses. Powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) keep

'Humbled' Gundersen leader named Nurse Executive of the Year

August 08, 2020

Gundersen's Beth Smith-Houskamp, PhD, RN, had her eyes on being a doctor before pursuing a career spanning 30 years as a nurse and nurse leader. "I was going to medical

Local couple's generosity helps protect hospital staff, community in fight against COVID-19

July 31, 2020

When COVID-19 crept into the Coulee Region earlier this year, Tom and Lori Cicardo knew there were hospitals elsewhere in the country struggling to provide enough personal protective equipment (PPE)

Screening for lung cancer may save your life

July 31, 2020

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics joins the American Lung Association on World Lung Cancer Day held annually on August 1 to honor those who have been impacted by lung

Gundersen Boscobel welcomes new surgeon

July 30, 2020

Gundersen Boscobel Hospital and Clinics welcomes board-certified surgeon Amber Crawford, DO, to care for patients needing hernia repairs, appendectomies, colon surgery, colonoscopies, upper endoscopies and other procedures. Dr. Crawford joins

cardiac rehabilitation at Gundersen St. Joseph's Hillsboro, Wi

Gundersen St. Joseph’s cardiac rehab certified by industry leader

July 29, 2020

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics is proud to announce the certification of its cardiac rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is

Gundersen Tri-County welcomes new exercise physiologist

July 28, 2020

Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics welcomes exercise physiologist Kristin DeMers, MS, to help patients recover from major cardiac events close to home in Whitehall. Coronary artery disease is woven into

Occupational therapist joins Gundersen Tri-County

July 24, 2020

Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics welcomes Steph Shannon, OTR/L, to its Occupational Therapy team in Whitehall. "I enjoy the variety of settings and patients that I get to work with

COVID-19 testing site coming to Blair

July 16, 2020

The Trempealeau County Health Department and Emergency Management, Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics, School District of Blair-Taylor, and the Wisconsin National Guard are hosting a free COVID-19 testing site at

Dairy Queen Miracle Balloon campaign benefits local CMN Hospitals

July 16, 2020

Dairy Queen fans and franchises are gearing up for the annual Miracle Balloon campaign, beginning July 27 through the end of August. Customers can donate $1 to their local CMN

Fayette County COVID-19 numbers increase due to social gatherings

July 10, 2020

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase within Fayette County, 54 as of Thursday, local public health shares the importance for all individuals to understand that regardless of safety measures taken

More COVID-19 tests = slower results

July 10, 2020

It's happening all over the United States. As more people meet criteria to be tested for COVID-19, quickly providing test results is becoming more difficult. Your community is no different

Virtual perinatal classes available

July 07, 2020

In March we cancelled all of our in-person perinatal education classes indefinitely. This decision was made in order to protect our patients, and direct all resources towards the COVID-19 response

Keeping our facilities clean behind the scenes

July 06, 2020

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics is carefully returning to in-person care with new safety measures and enhanced cleaning protocols to keep our patients and staff safe. We depend on

On the frontline: Christy Skauge, RN, BSN

July 02, 2020

Through expert triage and home care advice, our team prevented thousands of patients from flooding our clinics and emergency rooms and potentially slowed the spread of COVID-19. In March and

Residency and Fellowship interviews go virtual

July 02, 2020

Health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a concern for so many. Because of this, Gundersen Medical Foundation and Gundersen Health System will conduct all Residency and

Community Art Wall Program at Gundersen St. Joseph's

Gundersen St. Joseph’s launches call for artists

July 01, 2020

Gundersen St. Joseph's is launching a new community art wall program to beautify its new facility and help promote art as a healing practice. The program allows local artists to

Help us fight breast cancer together by staying apart during Steppin’ Out in Pink

June 28, 2020

Join Gundersen Medical Foundation in the fight against breast cancer while complying with safety measures driven by COVID-19. Runners, walkers and cyclists are invited to track their mileage between Sept

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Email is the best way to contact our Gundersen Media Relations. You can reach the team at:

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