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Gundersen Moundview stresses the importance of mammograms

October 08, 2020

More than 300,000 women in the U.S. will face a breast cancer diagnosis this year. That's one in 8 women. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to raise

McCullick joins Gundersen Boscobel Clinics

October 08, 2020

Emily McCullick, PA-C Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics has added Physician Assistant Emily McCullick, PA-C, to its medical team at the Gundersen Boscobel and Fennimore Clinics. McCullick will provide

Gundersen Pediatric Specialties opens new space in La Crosse

October 06, 2020

Some of Gundersen Health System's youngest patients discovered a new, more inviting space Monday, Oct. 5, when Pediatric Specialties opened its renovated department on Level 2 of the Gundersen La

Gundersen Boscobel stresses the importance of mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 01, 2020

More than 300,000 women in the U.S. will face a breast cancer diagnosis this year. That's one in 8 women. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to raise

Precautions recommended as wildfire smoke descends on La Crosse region

September 17, 2020

Those who suffer from respiratory illnesses and other vulnerable populations should take precautions to stay safe as wildfire smoke migrates from the west coast to our region. Until the smoke

Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Clinics

Welcome Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s!

September 01, 2020

Gundersen Health System's efforts to bring care closer to home for patients take another leap forward with its first Minnesota Hospital and sixth Critical Access Hospital and associated clinics: Gundersen

Gundersen Boscobel Announces 2020 DAISY Award Winner

August 31, 2020

2020 DAISY Award Winner Jodie Eckert, RN Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics recognizes Jodie Eckert, RN, as its 2020 DAISY Award winner. The award honors nurses who make a

Tri-State Ambulance paramedics will distribute naloxone to combat opioid deaths

August 26, 2020

Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance will become the first ambulance service in Wisconsin to distribute kits containing a life-saving drug to those with opioid addiction when the program launches in September. Tri-State

Tri-County Foundation donates to CNA course

Gundersen Tri-County Memorial Foundation contributes to future of rural healthcare

August 25, 2020

The Gundersen Tri-County Memorial Foundation is supporting the future of rural healthcare with a donation to a high school course to train future nurses. The foundation, the fundraising arm of

Midwifery program celebrates 45 years of delivering woman-centered care

August 24, 2020

In 1975, Gundersen's first midwife delivered 12 babies. Today, 15 midwives across the healthcare system help hundreds of women through pregnancy and childbirth every year. "My partners and I are

Community collaboration strengthens La Crosse area dental access

August 13, 2020

Local healthcare leaders and generous donors are bringing dental care closer to home for patients in La Crosse County. A new dental clinic, operated by Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers

Community contributions secure vital protective equipment for staff

August 11, 2020

The communities Gundersen serves are protecting our frontline staff facing COVID-19 by helping to provide the vital equipment that shields them from life-threatening viruses. Powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) keep

'Humbled' Gundersen leader named Nurse Executive of the Year

August 08, 2020

Gundersen's Beth Smith-Houskamp, PhD, RN, had her eyes on being a doctor before pursuing a career spanning 30 years as a nurse and nurse leader. "I was going to medical

Local couple's generosity helps protect hospital staff, community in fight against COVID-19

July 31, 2020

When COVID-19 crept into the Coulee Region earlier this year, Tom and Lori Cicardo knew there were hospitals elsewhere in the country struggling to provide enough personal protective equipment (PPE)

Screening for lung cancer may save your life

July 31, 2020

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics joins the American Lung Association on World Lung Cancer Day held annually on August 1 to honor those who have been impacted by lung

Gundersen Boscobel welcomes new surgeon

July 30, 2020

Gundersen Boscobel Hospital and Clinics welcomes board-certified surgeon Amber Crawford, DO, to care for patients needing hernia repairs, appendectomies, colon surgery, colonoscopies, upper endoscopies and other procedures. Dr. Crawford joins

cardiac rehabilitation at Gundersen St. Joseph's Hillsboro, Wi

Gundersen St. Joseph’s cardiac rehab certified by industry leader

July 29, 2020

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics is proud to announce the certification of its cardiac rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is

Gundersen Tri-County welcomes new exercise physiologist

July 28, 2020

Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics welcomes exercise physiologist Kristin DeMers, MS, to help patients recover from major cardiac events close to home in Whitehall. Coronary artery disease is woven into

Occupational therapist joins Gundersen Tri-County

July 24, 2020

Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics welcomes Steph Shannon, OTR/L, to its Occupational Therapy team in Whitehall. "I enjoy the variety of settings and patients that I get to work with

COVID-19 testing site coming to Blair

July 16, 2020

The Trempealeau County Health Department and Emergency Management, Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics, School District of Blair-Taylor, and the Wisconsin National Guard are hosting a free COVID-19 testing site at

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