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Gundersen reaches first days of energy independence

Gundersen Health System achieved its first days of energy independence, becoming the first health system in the nation to attain the distinction. Oct. 14, 2014 was the first day that Gundersen produced more energy than the health system consumed. In 2008, Dr. Jeff Thompson, Gundersen CEO, set a goal for the organization to control rising energy costs and improve the health of the communities it serves. They focused on two main initiatives--r ...

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Gundersen begins COVID-19 vaccinations on historic day in local healthcare

Our world and our community have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. We've faced months of sacrifice, waves of infection and illness and loss.Today, relief.Our shot of hope is here.Dec. 22 marked a historic day in local healthcare and at Gundersen as the organization began to arm its staff against COVID-19 by vaccinating those at greatest risk of virus exposure at its La Crosse headquarters."This is a triumph of science, government, community ...

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From a student volunteer: 'My parents told me to help where you can'

Two student volunteers discuss why they choose to give their time with us. ...

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Matthew Fischer, MD receives Scott Sprtel, MD, Resident Award of Excellence

Congratulations to Matthew Fischer, MD, recipient of this year's Scott Sprtel Resident Award of Excellence. Dr. Fischer is the 15th recipient of the award that was created in memory of Scott Sprtel, MD, who died in a bicycle accident in 2003. The Sprtel award is presented each year to the resident/fellow who has most closely demonstrated the qualities, characteristics and compassion one would hope to find in the "ideal" physician.Residents and fe ...

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Meet Eduardo: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Hero

When Eduardo was 7 years old, he began frequently feeling ill while at school. He found himself gasping for air after completing minor tasks, such as walking up a flight of stairs, often causing him to feel sick to his stomach. ...

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'30 minutes of exercise a day has changed my life'

  Login: Community MembersLogin: Gundersen EmployeesIn 2010, Leah Misch of La Crescent, Minn., created a bucket list. Among her aspirations were making changes to improve her health, so she set a goal of running her first 5K in the Festival Foods La Crosse Fitness Festival. But it wasn't going to be easy. Leah has made many positive changes to her lifestyle over the past three years. Today, a large part of her social life is filled ...

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Meet Amanda: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Hero

Amanda’s parents, Jason and Diane, didn’t know if it would be different for her. Two years prior to Amanda’s birth in 2006, her brother, Jared, was born with a rare condition that, following a plethora of tests, had yet to be diagnosed, and wouldn’t be for another 11 years. ...

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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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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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Product spotlight: Lash enhancers

Are your eyelashes short, thin, scant and/or light? Gundersen Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics brings you solutions for bold, beautiful lashes. ...

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Fixing a food rut

Find Healthy RecipesHow about a vegetarian recipe?Ever find yourself in a food rut? Nothing sounds appealing, meal prep feels boring and no matter how hard you try to put the zip in your cooking, it just isn't working? That was my experience a few months ago so I decided to wipe the dust off my vegetarian cookbook.A common misconception is that vegetarian is about never eating another morsel of red meat but just for just for clarification, vegeta ...

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Does your dinner meal have these three key ingredients?

 Does your dinner meal have these three key ingredients?Find Healthy RecipesThese three things can make a mundane meal look and taste spectacular.Many of us don't have the time or cooking knowledge to follow a complicated recipe, or throw together a gourmet meal with the ingredients available on hand. The good news is you don't have to be a gourmet chef to make yummy and nutritious meals that look great too! When planning a meal or snack jus ...

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Spice up your plate and palate with herbs

Find Healthy RecipesEver get in a rut with the same old flavor at meal time? Does your dinner plate need some spark? Consider fresh herbs grown in your living space or on a window sill in your kitchen to provide you access to fresh flavor. If you've never considered growing herbs don't be intimidated—you don't need to be a master gardener or chef. Your local greenhouse or garden store can help you choose a starter plant and give you suggestions.G ...

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Why it's important to celebrate the small stuff

It's easy to live our lives in overdrive…constantly focusing on the next holiday, next birthday, next vacation. When was the last time you slowed down to point out your child's positive behavior? ...

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The gadget every kitchen needs

In the world of kitchen equipment, the quality and type of equipment in your kitchen can make all the difference in ease of food preparation. ...

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