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Linda Vale of GROW La Crosse with children from the Gundersen Child Care Center.

Foundation grant funds learning garden

July 15, 2019

Gundersen Health System's Child Care Center, in cooperation with GROW La Crosse, has an on-site garden that serves as a creative, hands-on learning environment for the children, ages 2 to

Margret Lenarz, MD Hospitalist in Hillsboro, WI

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics welcomes new physician

July 08, 2019

Gundersen St. Joseph's is proud to welcome a new physician to their medical staff. Margret Lenarz, MD, will provide hospitalist services in Hillsboro, taking care of patients referred for observation

Gundersen St. Joseph's welcomes Kody Vaassen to Rehab team

July 03, 2019

Gundersen St. Joseph's is proud to welcome local physical therapist Kody Vaassen, DPT, to its rehabilitation team. Vaassen, a native of Elroy and former three-sport athlete at Royall High School

3D mammography now available in Onalaska

3D mammography: Now in Onalaska

June 11, 2019

Gundersen's Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care is expanding 3D mammography to Onalaska. The Onalaska Clinic now has two 3D mammography units (also known as digital tomosynthesis or DBT)

Flamingo migration reported

June 10, 2019

Perhaps you have seen small flocks of pink plastic flamingos in local green spaces. If so, you are witnessing the Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics (BAHC) Foundation's second annual "Flocked

Dr. Shoskey and Andrea Anderson receive award on behalf of Gundersen St. Joseph's Hillsbor Clinic

Gundersen St. Joseph's receives "Big Shot" award for vaccination rate

May 29, 2019

Recent news reports about the measles outbreak underscore the importance of vaccinations to protect children and adults. Measles and other life-threatening illnesses like pertussis, influenza, whooping cough and chicken pox

Join Jennifer in saying, 'iGive'

May 27, 2019

Your help is needed to reach this year's goal of 25 percent employee participation in the iGive Employee Giving Campaign. Jennifer Tucker will be among the many Gundersen employees who

Care, relationships drive new Gundersen Palmer Lutheran CEO

May 23, 2019

Patrice Kuennen understands the power of positive relationships. "Our patients' needs and our community's health drives everything we do. Listening to our neighbors, caring for them and supporting them creates

Gundersen Boscobel Announces 2019 DAISY Award Winner

May 20, 2019

Theresa Braudt, Director of Patient Care Services; Erin Wayne; Wendi Stitzer, Director of Acute Care Nursing Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics recognizes Erin Wayne, RN, as its 2019 DAISY

Global Partners meeting with Dilla University

Volunteers needed as Global Partners' Ethiopia relationship expands

May 15, 2019

Gundersen Health System's Global Partners program is expanding their partnerships in Ethiopia through the development of a new partnership with Dilla University and Dilla University Referral Hospital in Dilla, southern

Healthy Neighbors Coalition to host free Cooking Class at Royall

May 13, 2019

Another free cooking class will be hosted at Royall High School 5:30 – 7 p.m on Thursday, May 23. This free event has been developed by the Healthy Neighbors Coalition

Join Janet in saying, 'iGive'

May 13, 2019

When asked why she donates to Gundersen Medical Foundation, Janet Potts, executive assistant, Administration, says, "I'm happy to help others because I can." She's quick to add, "It's my obligation

Honor a nurse program raises $515 for nursing scholarship program

May 09, 2019

St. Joseph's Memorial Foundation raised $515 for nursing scholarships through its Honor a Nurse program. The program invited staff and community members to recognize nurses at Gundersen St. Joseph's as

Steldt joins growing Collaborative Care team

May 09, 2019

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics welcomes Nicole Steldt, a licensed clinical social worker, to its primary care team. Nicole joins fellow behavioral health provider, Joni Downs, PhD, and will

Gundersen, Marshfield Clinic discuss possible merger

May 07, 2019

Gundersen Health System and Marshfield Clinic Health System are discussing how the two organizations might come together to collectively enhance the level of care across Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeastern

GundersenAIR RN reflects on emotional, rewarding flight

May 07, 2019

GundersenAIR flight RN Tony Hovey calls one flight in 2018 the most emotionally challenging experience of his career. This flight, he says, was not about saving a life. This was

Join Jacky in saying, 'iGive'

May 06, 2019

Jacky Lam, anesthesiologist assistant, not only donates to Global Partners, a service of Gundersen Medical Foundation, he is an eye witness to how his gifts are changing lives. "I have

Gundersen expands physical therapy services in Caledonia

May 03, 2019

Two years after opening, Gundersen Orthopedic Clinic in Caledonia has expanded its physical therapy services to include specialized vestibular and neurological therapy. "We are excited to bring a wider range

Gundersen St. Joseph's capital campaign reaches $1.8M, closes in on $2M goal

May 01, 2019

As the final beam for the new home of Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics is placed, another milestone is reached. St. Joseph's Memorial Foundation announced today it has reached

Nurse anesthetist celebrates milestone at Gundersen Boscobel

April 25, 2019

Dick Beinborn, CRNA Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics recently honored Dick Beinborn as he celebrated 40 years as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). "Dick is a pillar in

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