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Registration open for Gundersen's Minutes in Motion

March 04, 2019

Gundersen Health System's annual community physical activity challenge, Minutes in Motion, kicks off on April 1 and runs through May 12. Join this free, six-week physical activity challenge on your

Viterbo president joins Gundersen Board of Trustees

February 25, 2019

Service to others and the community guides Glena Temple, PhD, president of Viterbo University, the newest member of the Gundersen Health System Board of Trustees. "One of my favorite ways

Honor a special healthcare professional

February 20, 2019

National Doctors' Day is March 30 Few professions require the constant commitment and compassion that is necessary of healthcare professionals as they perform their daily work. So, we encourage you

Partnering for pediatric patients

February 19, 2019

Enriching every life is why we are here. It is our purpose and priority. It is also why the Pediatrics Unit and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a program of Gundersen

Help was there when she needed it

February 15, 2019

Stephanie Thomas, who works in Gunderson's Revenue Cycle-Commercial Insurance Billing and Follow-up, applied for a grant through the Employees Helping Employees Emergency Fund in mid-2018 when her mother passed away

Mary Beth Hensel, left, and Rana Limbo are co-authors of chapters in "Guided Participation in Pediatric Nursing Practice: Relationship-Based Teaching and Learning with Parents, Children, and Adolescents."

Resolve Through Sharing leaders awarded 'Book of the Year'

February 12, 2019

The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) recently announced its 2018 Book of the Year awards. Determined by AJN’s panel of judges, these awards are given to texts the organization deems

Emergency Medicine PA Fellowship enhances local, regional education, care

February 07, 2019

Applications are being accepted for a new Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (EMPA) Fellowship through Gundersen Medical Education. Beginning the summer of 2019, this fellowship offers a unique opportunity for highly-qualified

February is American Heart Month

January 31, 2019

Five things you can do to take care of your heart Approximately 90 percent of women have risk factors for heart disease, yet many women are unaware that heart disease

What you need to know about frostbite

January 29, 2019

Dangerous wind chills have experts at Gundersen Health System reminding you that it's important to take precautions to prevent frostbite. "Frostbite is one of the most serious cold weather-related injuries

A 'Gift of Gratitude' honors Dr. Ahmed, helps cancer patients

January 15, 2019

When Kahina Ahmed's husband, Rafique Ahmed, PhD, lost his battle with cancer in May 2017, she wanted to do something to honor his memory and express her gratitude for the

Gundersen Cardiology services available at Gundersen Moundview

January 14, 2019

Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics patients now have access to Gundersen Health System cardiology services. Jason Darrah, MD Cardiologist Jason Darrah, MD, treats patients for coronary artery disease, congestive heart

New Gundersen clinic to expand decades of care in Winona

January 14, 2019

Gundersen Health System has cared for patients in and around Winona, Minn., for decades, and the demand for care is increasing. To bring care closer to home for the many

Global Partners-At Home update

January 11, 2019

Adopt a Classroom program at Hamilton Elementary The Global Partners Adopt a Classroom program is halfway through its second year at Hamilton Early Learning Center in La Crosse. Eleven classrooms

female doctor holding the hand of a patient

A patient should not have to choose treatment over food

January 10, 2019

Sometimes it comes down to the hard decision: leave the gas tank empty or leave the cupboards empty. This was the dilemma facing 64-year-old Theresa Rynes of Hixton, Minn. Given

2019

January 03, 2019

Gundersen announces most popular baby names of 2018

December 27, 2018

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse has delivered 1,663 babies so far in 2018, an increase from 1,567 babies in 2017. This year's deliveries include 791 girls and 872 boys

Holiday basket raffle raises $21,375 for CMN Hospitals®

December 17, 2018

More than 21,000 tickets were sold for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' holiday basket raffle. Many departments graciously filled baskets with goodies and donated them to the raffle. Tasty treats

Real-time ultrasound assessment available at Gundersen St. Joseph's

December 06, 2018

Always on the cutting edge of technology, Gundersen Health System's Imaging team is one of the first in the Tri-state Region to offer real-time ultrasound assessment via remote imaging and

Madelyn Payne, a 2017-18 CMN Hospitals Hero, with her parents, Sarah and Greg

2018 Radiothon raises $140,000

November 28, 2018

Thank you to everyone who donated during our 2018 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Radiothon! "We had an incredible event this year and the numbers were amazing. This success would not

Employees Helping Employees Emergency Fund off to a strong start

November 27, 2018

Earlier this year, the Gundersen Medical Foundation created the Employees Helping Employees Emergency Fund. It is primarily supported by Gundersen employees who donate to help fellow employees struck by financial

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