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Stepping On - A Falls Prevention Program

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Is it okay to eat processed foods?

 The focus on healthy eating has shifted to a whole foods, minimally processed diet. But when someone says, "I try to avoid eating processed foods," what does that even mean? While it may be relatively easy to identify some processed foods like fast food, frozen entrees or boxed macaroni and cheese, it can be tricky to determine which foods you should consume minimally and which foods can be part of a balanced diet. Here are some things to c ...

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9 benefits of physical and occupational therapy


 
 Is therapy right for you? We can help with orthopedic problems, neurological conditions, cognitive limitations, pelvic health issues, sports injuries, work-related injuries and more. A safe and effective way to reduce and manage chronic pain—not just mask pain like opioids. Reduce or eliminate the need for prescription drugs, including pain-killers, and may help avoid ...

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How to deal with a workplace bully

There are bound to be occasional differences of opinion, conflicts and problems in working relations, but when the behavior is unreasonable and offends or harms you, then workplace bullying exists. ...

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Ergonomics while working from home

Improper posture without breaks will likely lead to aches and pains in your neck, low back or wrists. Follow this guide to promote proper ergonomics at your home workstation. ...

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Meet Taryn: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Hero

Taryn entered our world before her eyes were ready to see it. Born 16 weeks early, she weighed just 1 pound and 8 ounces at birth on October 19, 2015. Like her eyes, Taryn’s lungs were undeveloped. They fought to breathe until a machine had to do it for her. “The first few days and then weeks were terrifying,” says her mother, Lizz. After 99 days in Gundersen’s NICU—2 weeks before she was due—Taryn went home. She’s our Hero. A ...

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Meet Silas: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Hero

Silas entered the world mighty but small at just 3 pounds and 14 ounces. At 3 days old, while his parents were processing his unexpected Down Syndrome diagnosis, Silas needed emergency care for dilated intestines and low oxygen levels. At 9 days old, his heart stopped. Gundersen staff used CPR to revive him. For weeks, Silas battled breathing complications, lung problems and intestinal issues. His tiny body underwent a biopsy, transfusio ...

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Meet Araina: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Hero

When she was just hours old, Araina underwent her first surgery. And that was just the beginning of her journey. Three days later, Araina had a second major operation to relieve fluid growing in her brain. That was 16 years ago. Born with Spina Bifida and Arnold-Chiari Malformation Type 2, she underwent another 36 surgeries. “Each surgery took her two steps back but, with her power and determination, she overcomes all the obstacles ...

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Meet Brynleigh: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Hero

Brynleigh, like her older brother, entered the world earlier than expected. She was born at 27 weeks and weighed 2 lbs 7 oz. Brynleigh spent her first 61 days of life in Gundersen’s NICU. ...

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Meet Jedi: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Hero

Jedi journey involves more obstacles than any child should ever face. In April 2020, as the COVID-19 virus spread across the world, Jedi was at home suffering from a climbing fever and abdominal pain. After a series of negative tests, doctors at Gundersen’s La Crosse Hospital discovered the cause: Stage 4 Peripheral Mature T-Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma with a Leukemia component, a rare form of childhood cancer. “We were blindsided by ou ...

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Meet Trey: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Hero

Trey was just 1 lb 9.4 oz when he came into the world earlier than expected. A micro-preemie, he spent the first 104 days of his life in Gundersen Health System’s NICU. ...

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Gaming marathon benefits Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®


 
 Join local gamers at a 12-hour gaming event sponsored by the Coulee Region Gaming Guild. Proceeds from the event will benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® at Gundersen Health System. The local event is set for noon to midnight on Saturday, March 14 at the Integrated Center for Education on Gundersen's La Crosse Campus. It's easy to participate: Sign up online ...

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Miracle Mondays at Culver's benefit local children through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals


 
 Area Culver's restaurants are teaming up with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals for "Miracle Mondays" by donating 5% of sales made every Monday in November and December. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals provide funding to help local children facing illness and injury. All donations stay local to help area children, regardless of where they receive their care. Sto ...

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Miracle Mondays at Culver’s benefit local children through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals


 
 Your favorite Culver's meal will help area kids when Miracle Mondays return in November and December. Culver's locations in Black River Falls, La Crosse, Onalaska, Sparta, Tomah and Viroqua will donate 5% of their sales each Monday to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. In 2020, area Culver's raised more than $20,000 and more than $256,000 since Miracle Mondays bega ...

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Walmart and Sam’s Club raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospital

  Walmart and Sam's Club associates are changing kid's health by raising money for their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital, based out of Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Beginning Monday, June 22, associates will fundraise for four weeks during a nationwide campaign that has raised more than $1 billion for CMN Hospitals. Associates will ask guests to round up their change to the nearest dollar at Walmart locations or do ...