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Kati’s story: “Sepsis can happen to anyone”

Today, Kati has been seizure-free for the past six months, but not after a scary bout of sepsis nearly took the life of the new mother. ...

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Decorah man grateful for what he has despite losing finger

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, he didn’t think much about it. ...

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Acts of kindness: Gundersen Medical Foundation gifts cancer patients Radiant Wraps and head coverings

The Gundersen Medical Foundation gifts cancer patients with Radiant Wraps and head coverings to bestow a piece of comfort and joy amid the difficult feat of enduring cancer treatments. ...

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Swing Bed stay in Boscobel ‘above excellence’

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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Waukon family values full-spectrum care close to home

‘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 took lightly though—especially after a 10-year struggle with infertility before welcoming Riley, 2, and Shiloh, 2 months, through in vitro fertilization (IVF).Wherever the trio chose to go for their care, it needed to be a healthcare facility the Waukon native trusted, and t ...

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

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

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

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, and the risks are less than the risks associated with obesity. It also requires minimal recovery time. ...

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Innovative procedure gives mother another chance of having children

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

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

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

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U.S. child nicotine poisonings hit all-time high

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, child nicotine poisoning rose by 32% between April 2022 and March of this year. ...

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Gundersen doctor traded in the big city for a small town – and loves it

Big city–trained, one Gundersen doctor has found life in Boscobel, away from the hustle and bustle, was just what she wanted for her family — and her practice. ...

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Gundersen awarded UW healthy families grant

Gundersen Heath System received a grant from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health aimed at improving the health of mothers and their children. ...

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This remarkable journey shows why rehab is vital to recovery

Karl Goldbeck was used to running into burning buildings. A 20-year veteran of the Onalaska Fire Department, he says he didn’t think twice before risking his life in a dangerous situation. ...

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Gundersen Palmer Rehab helps young mom through life-changing injury

After Sydney Brincks suffered an injury that nearly cost her the use of her right hand, she knew she needed to work hard to get back to where she once was so she could get back to her life. ...

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New rehab program at Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s gets workers back on the job

Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s new work conditioning program is an intensive regimen of rehabilitation that’s aimed at people who are injured while working at their place of employment. ...