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Minutes in Motion participants log nearly 4.7 million minutes of activity

May 26, 2021

Gundersen's six-week community physical activity challenge, Minutes in Motion, wrapped up recently with more than 3,300 participants from 18 states reporting nearly 4.7 million minutes of activity. "Minutes in Motion

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of May 24

May 24, 2021

Gundersen Health System has provided more than 550 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses to kids ages 12 to 15 years old across the region. In addition, several hundred more vaccine doses

Helping patients with communication disorders

May 22, 2021

Many people struggle daily with the inability to clearly express themselves, such as those who stutter or people who have lost their ability to communicate due to a stroke. May

Gundersen, the Y, partner for new physical therapy space at the Houser Branch

May 19, 2021

Healthy communities depend upon strong community partners. This approach is driving another project to expand Gundersen Health System and La Crosse Area Family YMCA efforts to provide even more health and wellness opportunities

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of May 17

May 17, 2021

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Gundersen are a popular, convenient option for patients and non-patients. Walk-in vaccine appointments are available at the Gundersen Onalaska Clinic 8 a.m. to 3 p.m

Gundersen Moundview welcomes nurse practitioner to Westfield Clinic

May 17, 2021

Gundersen Moundview's Westfield Clinic welcomes nurse practitioner, Danielle Hinze. Hinze is now seeing patients of all ages in Westfield. "I want to develop a relationship with my patients," Hinze said

Update on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12 to 15 year olds

May 12, 2021

Gundersen Health System will offer the two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine starting Friday, May 14, pending final Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approval, to patients and non-patients ages 12

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of May 10

May 10, 2021

This week Gundersen Health System brings the COVID-19 vaccine to several large companies to vaccinate staff. Gundersen and the La Crosse County Health Department will provide vaccines to students age

Family reunited at St. Elizabeth's in Wabasha

As visits resume at Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Care Center, families separated by COVID-19 reunited

May 07, 2021

As Jadon, his wife Alissa, and their kids – two-year-old Elliot and one-year-old Azalea – made the drive from Mankato to Wabasha, excitement was in the air. Even though Azalea

Grant funding enhances patient care at Gundersen

May 04, 2021

More than $5 million in grants awarded to Gundersen Medical Foundation in 2020 will fund critical research, boost medical education and improve patient care. Securing grants from private foundations and

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of May 3

May 03, 2021

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine appointments are a popular new option for anyone age 16 and older, patients and non-patients, at the Gundersen Onalaska Clinic. New this week, hours expand on Wednesday

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of April 26

April 26, 2021

Gundersen Health System now offers walk-in appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine for adult patients and non-patients at its Onalaska Clinic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Adult Gundersen patients

Use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine resumes after study

April 26, 2021

Use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will resume at Gundersen Health System, based on CDC and FDA guidance. Available data suggest the risk of blood clots is very low

Lighting, solar projects aim to improve the health of our communities

April 22, 2021

After becoming the first known healthcare system to offset 100% of its fossil fuel use with locally produced energy, Gundersen Health System decided to expand its efforts systemwide and improve

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of April 19

April 19, 2021

Gundersen has fully vaccinated about 30,000 patients across its system. The COVID-19 vaccine is the surest way for us to end the pandemic. We encourage everyone to take any opportunity

Gundersen St. Joseph's wins commercial design award from InBusiness

New Gundersen St. Joseph’s facility recognized for design

April 13, 2021

Greater Madison InBusiness honored Gundersen St. Joseph's new $33 million facility with a Commercial Design Award. The Best New Development or Renovation–Health Care award recognizes the adaptability and flexibility of

Update on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

April 13, 2021

The CDC and FDA recommend vaccinators pause administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. In six cases out of 6.8 million Johnson & Johnson doses given in the U.S., patients

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of April 12

April 12, 2021

Gundersen Health System welcomes anyone age 16 and older to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, including those who are not already patients. Adult Gundersen patients can schedule their vaccine appointment

Gundersen reaches vaccination milestones

April 08, 2021

More than 25,000 Gundersen Health System patients have been fully vaccinated (one or two doses) against COVID-19, an important milestone in the ongoing effort to end the pandemic. The system

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of April 5

April 05, 2021

Effective today, April 5, all Gundersen patients age 16 and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Adult patients who prefer an appointment at Gundersen's Onalaska Clinic can schedule their

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