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Dr. William Fast ends a lifetime of service to the Boscobel community

Friday, April 28, marked the end of an era at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics, with the retirement of Dr. William Fast.After growing up in a small town in northwest Iowa, Dr. Fast received his medical degree from and completed his residency at the University of Minnesota. But his professional desire was to return to a rural community.Dr. Fast explained that he first met Dr. C.E. Mueller in the Twin Cities, where a visit to Boscobel w ...

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Gundersen updates visitor guidelines July 8

 Gundersen Health System is modifying visitor guidelines as COVID-19 hospitalization and cases decline in its La Crosse service area.Children of any age and adults can visit hospitalized patients in La Crosse who are not being treated for COVID-19 effective Thursday, July 8.Each patient is allowed two visitors at a time. Visitors under the age of 16 should be supervised by an adult.All visitors must check-in and out at the Information Desk.G ...

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COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of Feb. 15

 Low COVID-19 vaccine supply will force Gundersen Health System to cancel 780 first dose vaccine appointments for its patients between Thursday, Feb. 18, and Tuesday, Feb. 23 at its La Crosse and Onalaska vaccination locations.Most important: Patients who have their first dose vaccine appointments cancelled will be notified and prioritized for a rescheduled appointment as soon as supply allows.Appointments outside of the time frame above wil ...

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Visitor guidelines change Jan. 4

Due to a recent decrease in community spread of COVID-19, patients visiting Gundersen Health System hospitals and clinic can soon bring one person with them.Beginning, Monday, Jan. 4, one person, 16 years old or older, may accompany a patient. Restrictions still apply for COVID-positive hospitalized patients, as well as patients with COVID symptoms in Emergency Services and Urgent Care.Pediatric patients at Gundersen clinic locations will continu ...

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Gundersen Pediatric Specialties gets child-friendly remodel

Pediatric Specialties at Gundersen Health System is being transformed into an enchanting "Under the Sea" world. This remodel is possible through support from Children's Miracle Network Hospitals®, a service of Gundersen Medical Foundation; and generous donations from staff, community donors and a specially designated gift from Gundersen Credit Union.Funds raised through the "Looking Through the Eyes of a Child" campaign will enhance the patient a ...

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

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 awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer, the most common cancer among women.Breast cancer is most often caused by aging. The most common risk factors include a family history of breast cancer, lack of physical activity and excess weight or obesity after meno ...

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Boscobel native Jeff Glasbrenner to keynote Boscobel Hospital Foundation Legacy Event

  Keynote speaker Jeff Glasbrenner, Boscobel nativeThe Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics (BAHC) Foundation is excited to announce that it will be hosting its 1st Annual Legacy Event on April 20 at the Castle Rock Inn. Attendees will hear from a panel of speakers on the work at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics to secure the future of local healthcare. The speakers will include patients, Gundersen Boscobel leadership, communi ...

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Support local healthcare heroes during national day of giving on May 5

As the life-threatening COVID-19 pandemic reaches our communities, the need for support has never been greater.#GivingTuesdayNow on May 5, 2020, is a new day of giving to meet the unprecedented needs caused by COVID-19.You can join the global effort by supporting small businesses, connecting with those isolated due to the pandemic or supporting the healthcare heroes in your community with a gift to Gundersen Medical Foundation.Generous donations ...

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Gundersen employees invest in their patients and their passions

 Most people who choose a career in healthcare do so because they are passionate about helping people and they choose to make a meaningful difference through their work. That's also the motivation behind the current Gundersen Employee iGive Campaign.Donate todayGive to iGiveGundersen employees are choosing to invest in Gundersen to make a difference in the work they do, the patients they care for and the communities where they work and live. ...

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Gundersen brings advanced breast care services to Prairie du Chien

Nearly 250,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States, outpacing all other types of cancer. Early detection remains the best way to fight the disease. It's the reason Gundersen Health System provides high-quality breast screening—and now—breast diagnostic services in Prairie du Chien."We're pleased to expand our breast care services at the Gundersen Prairie du Chien Clinic. In addition to digital screening mammogr ...

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Telemedicine gives Gundersen Moundview patients access to specialists close to home

Technology has improved many aspects of life including the way healthcare is delivered. Telemedicine uses interactive video, audio and a secure, high-speed internet-based connection to link a patient at a Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics location to specialists at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse or Onalaska – in real time."Clinical telemedicine gives patients easier, timelier access to Gundersen specialty care. This is particularly b ...

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Gifts of Gratitude program honors compassionate care

The life-changing nature of the experience often leads them to wonder what they can do to give back or honor those who have cared so much. ...

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The cupboard challenge

Have you ever gotten home after a long day just to find yourself rummaging the cupboards for something to quickly throw together for a meal? In these moments, do you find yourself thinking about balance or are you searching for the most ready-to-eat option available?Fortunately, it's totally possible to have both: make a healthy, balanced meal using just those long-lost items hovering in the back of your cupboards. You might benefit from the cupb ...

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Savor the flavor of eating right!

March is National Nutrition Month. There's no time like this month to change your eating and lifestyle habits and savor the flavor of eating right! Since most Americans fall short on their daily vegetable and fruit consumption, here are 20 ways to get more fruits and veggies into your diet:Make a cauliflower or potato pizza crust.Replace traditional pizza toppings with veggies for a delicious Vegetable Pizza.Add onions, peppers, mushrooms, spinac ...

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Exercising during and after cancer treatment

While exercise is one of the best ways we can take care of our bodies, special consideration often is required when it comes to working out during or after cancer treatment. That's why Gundersen Health System is proud to offer personalized exercise programs designed to optimize patients' health, whether they have recently been diagnosed with cancer or have finished treatment.To help maintain or increase your strength during or after cancer treatm ...

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