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Classes & Resources

Gundersen Health System has programs offering support for those looking at quitting tobacco. ...

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Surviving norovirus and how to recover quickly

Understanding how to recover from norovirus and prevent its spread is crucial. Let’s guide you through the fundamentals of norovirus symptoms, recovery and when to seek care, if necessary. ...

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Medicare Annual Wellness Visits: Answers to your top questions

Find out how a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit differs from a physical exam. Learn ways to prepare and create a plan to keep you feeling your best. ...

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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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Palliative Care: What you need to know

What is palliative care?Palliative (PAL-ee-ah-tiv) is specialized care for patients struggling with symptoms associated with a chronic medical condition.Palliative care's goal is to ease pain and other symptoms that affect your quality of life.Palliative provides physical, emotional, spiritual and social support.The palliative team listens to your questions and concerns. They work with you to meet your needs.Why choose palliative care?The best wa ...

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New archive office is safeguarding our past

Gundersen Medical Foundation has a history of great deeds. One of its latest programs targets the preservation of Gundersen’s past. New archive office Former Health Sciences Library director Kay Cimpl Wagner has been called out of retirement and worked with A. Erik Gundersen, MD (Dr. Erik) for two years to collect, itemize and preserve Gundersen Health System and former Lutheran Heal ...

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New online Labor and Birth course empowers, informs

Gundersen Health System is proud to offer two virtual courses to empower your journey of pregnancy, birth and beyond. Our online Labor and Birth course equips you with the most up-to-date information as you prepare for the joy of parenthood. The content, all of which has been approved by experts in pregnancy and childbirth at Gundersen, covers topics such as: Intro to Labor Labor Pai ...

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Ensuring the legacy of Love + Medicine

Carl and Joan Bethke are longtime Gundersen Health System supporters who recently had cause to update their estate plan. Inspired by gratitude for the care their family has received for decades. ...

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Immunizations available at Gundersen La Crosse ExpressCare

Gundersen Health System is adding another convenient option for patient immunizations in La Crosse. Beginning May 18, patients 18 and older without respiratory illness can receive routine immunizations at the Gundersen La Crosse ExpressCare Clinic in the Village Shopping Center (2500 Hwy. 33). If you had appointments cancelled and are overdue for immunizations, your provider may conta ...

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Staying safe in areas damaged by floodwater

The current stretch of heavy rain has many area residents cleaning up water damage in their homes and on their property. Gundersen Health System offers the following general information and safety measures for cleaning up flooded areas. Tetanus boosters and floods: Area Gundersen Clinics will administer tetanus (Tdap) boosters as needed for patients coming in for injury evaluation. I ...

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Gundersen ready to care for patients with IA Health Link managed care organizations

Gundersen Health System is ready to care for patients in partnership with IA Health Link, the state of Iowa’s new Medicaid managed care program.Gundersen has contracted with Amerigroup Iowa, Inc., AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare Plan of the River Valley, Inc. These managed care organizations (MCOs) will offer patients who receive Medicaid the same benefits they receive now when IA Health Link launches April 1, 2016. The launch ...

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Gundersen seeks Center for Violence Prevention & Intervention volunteers

The Center for Violence Prevention and Intervention at Gundersen Health System needs the public's help to fill several key roles to support patients and the community. Volunteer advocate – Advocates for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault provide advocacy, supportive listening, medical advocacy, law enforcement advocacy, and information and referrals to victims who present ...

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New protocol prepares Tri-State staff to aid survivors

A new protocol developed by Resolve Through Sharing® (RTS) and Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance prepares prehospital personnel (e.g., paramedics, first responders) in our region to support survivors.Each year, Tri-State staff respond to more than 100 calls for people experiencing cardiac arrest and nearly 100 more for those who die before emergency services arrive.Grieving loved ones look to responders for support. Taylor Buchanan, RN, Tri-State par ...

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Gundersen Health Plan and Unity Health Plans Insurance merger approved

Unity Health Plans Insurance Corporation (Unity) and Gundersen Health Plan (GHP) have announced the merger structure and top executive team of the combined organization. The merger combines the two health plans, not the health systems with whom they are affiliated. Both health plans have a long presence in their local markets. Under the new structure, Unity and GHP will be co-owned by UW Health and Gundersen Health System. The combined entity ...

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Optometrist joins Gundersen Boscobel Hospital Board

Dr. Andy Nahas, newest Gundersen Boscobel Hospital Board member Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics welcomes Gundersen optometrist Andrew Nahas, OD, to its Hospital Board. Dr. Nahas joins the 11-member group of system representatives and community members that sets Gundersen Boscobel's mission, vision, policy and strategy. It also reviews reports from the administrator and senior leaders and assesses the quality and saf ...

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Online Course Bundle: Labor and Birth and Essentials of Breastfeeding

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