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Tollefson honored with Rural Health Ambassador Award

August 22, 2023

The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) awarded its 2023 Rural Health Ambassador Award to Natalie Tollefson, manager of business operations and foundation director at Gundersen Boscobel.

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Gundersen coworkers form ‘mammo’ pact for annual breast cancer screening

August 21, 2023

Two Gundersen surgery employees formed a pact to get their annual mammograms together, and they hope to encourage other women to do the same.

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Gundersen Palmer Hospice renews its Level 5 partnership in the ‘We Honor Veterans’ program

August 15, 2023

Gundersen Palmer Hospice of West Union and Oelwein is proud to announce that it has renewed its Level 5 partnership with “We Honor Veterans."

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How this Hammer is building a legacy in Hillsboro

August 11, 2023

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital facilities director follows in the footsteps of his grandfather, who held the same position for more than 30 years at previous hospital.

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Running assessments help pinpoint problem areas

August 11, 2023

Running assessment can give high school athletes a look into what's causing pain or hindering performance on the field.

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Cooking class offers new ways to use everyday foods

August 08, 2023

Cooking with Kathy is a monthly class at Gundersen Boscobel Hospital that aims to show people news ways of using new foods they receive each month through Second Harvest’s Hunger

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Gundersen Emergency Services department earns 2023 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award

August 04, 2023

Gundersen Health System’s Emergency Department has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2023 Lantern Award.

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Relationships top new VP of Finance & Accounting’s to-do list

July 31, 2023

Trust and great customer service are things Michelle Micka has prioritized during her more than 25 years of finance experience.

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Innovative procedure gives mother another chance of having children

July 27, 2023

Embolization is not as well-known, but is an excellent option for preserving fertility and minimizing recovery time.

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Minnesota woman working with ‘the right tools’ after bariatric surgery

July 18, 2023

A sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most common forms of bariatric surgery. It reduces the size of the stomach to the size of a banana. The surgery is safe

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Former athlete delayed surgery until he saw firsthand how it could help

July 11, 2023

Former high school and college athlete Erik Van Vleet put off shoulder surgery for 6 years. He's pleased to share "I’m right back to where I was before the surgery."

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Gundersen, La Crosse YMCA support cancer survivors through plant-forward cooking class

June 29, 2023

Nearly a dozen cancer survivors sit in the demonstration kitchen inside La Crosse Area Family YMCA’s Healthy Living Center. These survivors are part of LIVESTRONG, a free 12-week program.

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Waukon family values full-spectrum care close to home

June 29, 2023

‘You’re in really good hands here’ Angela Mincks knew she wanted her daughters to have the same family medicine provider as herself. Finding the right fit wasn’t a decision she

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Swing Bed stay in Boscobel ‘above excellence’

June 28, 2023

Susan Easterly has had a lifetime of surgeries. In her 78 years, she’s had 23 procedures done, so she knows what exemplary care looks like – and what it doesn’t.

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Decorah man grateful for what he has despite losing finger

June 01, 2023

Kent Klocke works with his hands, so the contractor from Decorah is used to the occasional cuts and bruises. That’s why, when he cut his left ring finger one Tuesday

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Movin’ & More with Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics

May 31, 2023

On Tuesday and Thursday, the Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics’ Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department is buzzing with activity as residents engage in the popular Movin’ & More program.  

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Man thankful for care team following life-altering accident

May 24, 2023

Neil “Moose” Kinder remembers grabbing his cellphone to answer his wife’s call shortly after colliding with three trees along a rural stretch of road near Merrillan, Wis.

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Project SEARCH students celebrate graduation and new jobs

May 24, 2023

On May 25, seven interns graduated from a program called Project SEARCH – and all seven have job offers. In her six years as a Project SEARCH instructor, this is

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In the news: Gundersen Tri-County construction progressing

April 26, 2023

WEAU in Eau Claire featured the Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics construction project.

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Gundersen tops in Wisconsin for diabetes control

April 21, 2023

Thanks to efforts and collaboration between departments and locations across our organization, Gundersen has taken steps to become the leader in diabetes optimal control in Wisconsin.

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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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