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Stroke

Stroke strikes when a blood vessel in your brain becomes blocked or bursts, cutting off blood flow. Immediate treatment minimizes damage and maximizes your chances of recovery. Certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center, trust Gundersen to be your partner in stroke care for expert evaluation and intervention when seconds count. ...

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

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 the energy resiliency and autonomy of as many of its clinics and hospitals as possible. "We're trying to get all of our sites to use 50% or less energy than the national median for a comp ...

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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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Klas leaves legacy of caring for the underserved

Ask Paul Klas, MD, where he felt most in his element while practicing in Gundersen Health System’s Family Medicine Residency Program, and the answer might surprise you. ...

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Gundersen to have presence in Belle Square

Gundersen Health System will soon be part of a landmark new building in downtown La Crosse. Gundersen is leasing office space at Belle Square, the Weber Group's new mixed-use development between 3rd, 4th, State and Vine Streets, for approximately 90 employees in Human Resources, Legal and related departments. The new Gundersen downtown offices, part of Belle Square's 110,000 square fo ...

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Gundersen prepares to give COVID-19 vaccine third doses

Gundersen Health System is ready to provide third doses of COVID-19 vaccine to eligible people, pending specific guidance from the federal government on vaccine third dose eligibility by age, occupation, and other factors. This is the next big step in the system’s effort to care for and protect the community during the pandemic. Currently, Gundersen is offering third doses of the P ...

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Gundersen, VARC announce childcare partnership to meet community need

The Gundersen Region of Bellin and Gundersen Health System and VARC, Inc. are launching a partnership to help improve childcare access in our community and invest in kids and families.  ...

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Gundersen Boscobel, BloodCenter of Wisconsin team up for blood management

Patients and staff at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics will soon benefit from the services of an organization that provides blood to many Wisconsin hospitals. Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, BloodCenter of Wisconsin will help Gundersen Boscobel manage their blood supply and products. "BloodCenter of Wisconsin's mission mirrors ours: provide the best care for patients and improve t ...

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COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of May 10

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 16 and older at high schools in Onalaska, La Crosse, Holmen, West Salem, and Bangor. Families should watch for important vaccine information from their school district. These partnerships ...

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Gundersen, Bellin anticipate merger closing Nov. 30, start of operations Dec. 1.

Gundersen Health System and Bellin Health have announced they plan to begin combined operations on Dec. 1. ...

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COVID-19 vaccine update for June 14

For added convenience, Gundersen Health System patients will soon be able to receive their COVID-19 vaccine during primary care appointments in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. The vaccine will be available to patients during Family Medicine appointments at the Onalaska Clinic in early July before expanding to clinic appointments in La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Decorah, ...

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Gundersen Health and Bellin Health merge

Gundersen Health System and Bellin Health Systems completed their merger of equals and combined operations Nov. 30. ...

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Gundersen, Bellin Health discuss merger

After the planned merger, the health systems will offer access to more resources and a broader network of services that will improve care for the patients and families they serve. ...

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Gundersen Eye Clinics close temporarily due to COVID-19

With patient health and safety in mind during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gundersen Health System will temporarily close some of its Eye Clinics effective Monday, April 13.  Temporary closures include Gundersen Eye Clinics in: Black River Falls Friendship Hillsboro Onalaska Prairie du Chien Richland Center Sparta Waukon Whitehall Essential Gundersen Eye Care (no routine appointments) is av ...

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COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of March 1

Gundersen Health System can keep all first-dose vaccine appointments this week at our La Crosse and Onalaska locations. Gundersen regional vaccination locations continue to do well working through eligible patients, based on supply received from state and county sources. Vaccine demand continues to exceed vaccine supply, but we expect to provide about, 3,000 first-and-second dose appo ...

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COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of Feb. 22

Gundersen Health System is able to keep all first-dose vaccine appointments this week at our La Crosse and Onalaska locations. Gundersen regional vaccination locations are doing well working through eligible patients, based on supply received from state and county sources. Vaccine demand continues to exceed vaccine supply, but we expect to provide about 3,000 first-and-second dose app ...