Classes & Events
Browse and register for health-related classes, events and support groups offered by Gundersen Health System.
Childbirth & parenthood
Online Course Bundle: Labor and Birth and Essentials of Breastfeeding
Prepare for labor, birth and breastfeeding with this helpful course combo, developed and approved by Gundersen experts. Only one registration is needed.
Before Baby Connection
Monthly, two-hour group sessions offering education on six rotating topics
Learn about your changing body and overall health alongside other pregnant mothers for a collaborative group experience. Plus, enjoy a free 16-week YMCA membership and childcare. Register today.
Boot Camp for New Dads
Held the second Saturday of each month from 8 to 11 a.m. in La Crosse
This hands-on workshop is designed to help first-time dads feel more prepared and confident with their newborn. You'll learn from a trained coach and veteran dads with their babies.
New Mom Meet Up
Monthly gathering for moms with infants to preschool-age children to connect.
Join other new moms for connection, conversation and resource sharing every month. You don't have to be a patient of Gundersen to attend. One-time registration required.
Restore Your Core
'Restore Your Core' after birth in this class for individuals 6 weeks or more postpartum, led by Gundersen physical therapists.
Car Seat Check-Ups
Thu, Feb 5 2026
Thu, Mar 5 2026
Learn how to keep your child safe in the car by having your car seat checked by a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST).
Let’s Talk Puberty, Girls!
Wed, Jan 14 2026
Wed, Jan 14 2026
Wed, Apr 29 2026
Wed, Apr 29 2026
Tue, Jul 21 2026
and more...
Girls, and their support person, are invited to join Gundersen pediatric nurse practitioners and nurse midwives to learn about puberty and changes in their bodies in a safe, supported environment.
Community events
Advance Care Planning Workshop
This advance care planning workshop, led by trained facilitators, will guide you through the process and assist in the completion of a Power of Attorney for Healthcare. Learn more.
Stepping On - A Falls Prevention Program
The next series begins Nov 10
The Stepping On program is a 7-week program designed for people over 60 who are living at home and have experienced a fall or are concerned about falling.
Teen Car Control Clinic
Spring dates will be posted in early 2026
The Teen Car Control Clinic hosted by Gundersen Health System teaches fundamentals of vehicle control during classroom sessions and behind the wheel exercises.
Turkey, Tinsel & Tears
Event is hosted by Gundersen Palmer Lutheran West Union, Senior Life Solutions and support from The Palmer Memorial Foundation.
Walk to Remember
This event takes place each October which is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
Walk to Remember is a way for parents, family members and others to honor and celebrate babies who have died and promote public awareness about perinatal death.
Support groups
Bariatric Support Group
Ongoing event offered the second Monday of every month from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Weight-loss surgery is a life-changing event. Stay connected with the bariatric team and fellow bariatric surgery patients who have gone through similar challenges and victories. Register today.
Greater La Crosse Area Stroke Club
Please check the description for dates and locations.
The Greater La Crosse Area Stroke Club is open to stroke survivors, their families and caregivers. The group helps those with stroke-related issues lead more meaningful and productive lives.
Diabetes Support Group of the Coulee Region
Free quarterly support group to improve or maintain your quality of life
This quarterly support group will arm you with the knowledge, support and motivation to prevent diabetes and effectively manage it. Join us to improve or maintain your quality of life
Cancer Center Support Group
Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month (February - December)
This monthly support group gives adult cancer patients and their caregivers a safe, confidential place to share feelings and experiences with others whose lives are affected by cancer.
Brain Injury Support Group
Meetings in February, April, June, August, October and December
Gundersen Brain Injury Support Group is open to anyone affected by a brain injury, including caregivers, family and friends. Opportunities to share concerns, socialize, access resources and more.
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
Gundersen Spinal Cord Injury Support Group is for people of all ages and abilities whose lives have been impacted by a spinal cord injury, including family members, caregivers and friends.
Aphasia Support Group
Held the last Saturday of each month on the Gundersen La Crosse Campus
The Aphasia Support Group provides a supportive space to learn ways to improve communication skills alongside others who may have challenges with speaking, understanding speech, reading and writing.
Grief Education Support Group
Four sessions held in the spring and fall
The five-week Grief Education Support Group will teach you about the grief process and provide an opportunity to talk with others who are grieving. There's no charge to attend.
Moving Through Grief Together
Drop-in grief support group held the first and third Saturdays of every month
The Drop-in Grief Support Groups provide information, comfort and hope for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Held the first and third Saturdays of every month
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Grief Support Group
Free eight-week support group offered in the spring and fall in West Union, Iowa
Free 8-week grief support group held at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital. Brings individuals together to share thoughts, experiences and feelings regarding their loss. Offered in spring and fall.
Healthy living
Life After Bariatric Surgery: Learn from Those Who've Been There
Held on Thursdays: Jan. 8, March 12, May 14, July 9, Sept. 10 and Nov. 12
Come talk to people who have experienced the benefits of bariatric surgery directly and ask questions to those who have been there before.
Steady Strides Parkinson's Exercise Class
Ongoing classes held Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
This ongoing group exercise program, led by certified Gundersen physical therapists, will help people with Parkinson’s Disease improve tasks and movement for daily living.
Healthy Living with Diabetes
Upcoming sessions to be determined
The Healthy Living with Diabetes workshop is geared for adults with type 2 diabetes; adults with pre-diabetes; or adults living with or caring for someone who has diabetes.
Injury prevention
Advanced Trauma Life Support | Provider Course
Courses offered in 2026
The Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®) program teaches medical providers a systematic, concise approach to the care of a trauma patient in a two-day course format.
Advanced Trauma Life Support | Renewal Course
The Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®) Renewal Course offers healthcare providers the opportunity to maintain a current status. This is a one-day course format.
Basic Life Support Class
Learn how to safely and effectively respond to basic medical emergencies in your community.
Join our Basic Life Support (BLS) class to learn essential CPR and emergency skills. Gain confidence to respond in life-saving situations.
Safe@Home
Safe@Home educates youth, ages 10 and up, on how to be prepared for staying home alone, including navigating emergencies and handling strangers.
Safe Sitter Babysitting Class
Tue, Dec 30 2025
Safe Sitter is designed to prepare students ages 11-14 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting.
Stepping On - A Falls Prevention Program
The next series begins Nov 10
The Stepping On program is a 7-week program designed for people over 60 who are living at home and have experienced a fall or are concerned about falling.
Stop the Bleed
Wed, Jan 14 2026
Thu, Mar 12 2026
Tue, May 26 2026
Tue, Jul 7 2026
Would you be able to help someone losing blood in a bleeding emergency? With the proper training, you could be prepared to save their life. Register for this free one-hour