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Gundersen Boscobel offers Advance Care Planning

Gundersen Health System believes that advance care planning (ACP) is an important part of quality healthcare. It helps those closest to you and your healthcare team provide the best care when you're unable. All adults should start with basic ACP. Meaningful conversation is the best way to begin to plan for future healthcare decisions. Important considerations include understanding the decisions that need to be considered, reflecting on val ...

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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.Gunders ...

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Gundersen updates mask requirements for added protection against COVID-19

In the face of a dramatic increase in local COVID-19 cases and transmission, starting Jan. 12, Gundersen Health System will require all patients and visitors to wear medical-grade masks, cloth masks (tie or ear loop) with a nose wire, or N95 or KN95 masks without vents at all Gundersen locations. Patients and visitors without those masks will be offered a medical-grade mask during ...

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On the frontline: Holly Anderson and Judy Hunter

When COVID-19 kept staff and patients from our facilities, we began working harder inside our Hospitals and Clinics. We cannot do our jobs from home. Without us, it would be difficult for our medical colleagues to see patients. We do not provide direct patient care, but we're caring for patients, too. We are part of Gundersen Health System's environmental services crew that keeps our ...

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Visitor policy modified at Gundersen Behavioral Health

Adult and pediatric patients allowed two support personsEffective Friday, April 2, adult inpatient Behavioral Health patients may have up to two support persons over the age of 16 every 24 hours. Pediatric inpatient Behavioral Health patients may have up to two parents or guardians every 24 hours.Visits are limited to 30 minutes during visiting hours and must be scheduled in advance by calling (608) 775-3523. Support person(s) are important partn ...

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Gundersen temporarily reduces staff due to COVID-19

Gundersen Health System is temporarily reducing staffing levels across its system through furloughs and reduction in hours for some staff. This decision will allow Gundersen to address the financial stress created by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and direct essential services and resources to an anticipated increase in COVID-19 care and treatment needs. Specific numbers of staff who will be impacted by furloughs and reduced hours are ...

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Gundersen Moundview remains prepared for COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics remains prepared to handle an influx of patients. Since the onset of the pandemic, Gundersen Moundview implemented screening and testing procedures, visitor restrictions, increased cleaning measures, established a COVID-19 patient hospital wing and secured sufficient supplies and equipment to protect patients, visitors and staff, said Administrator Frank ...

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Former Gundersen MA finds a way to help COVID-19 response

No longer able to provide patient care, Mandi Wolfe found a way to help protect patients and staff from coronavirus disease 2019. Wolfe, 42, of Onalaska, was a medical assistant in the float pool at Gundersen Health System until July 2016, when a nerve disorder left her in constant pain and unable to work. "I loved my job," she said. "I miss it every day." When COVID-19 reached the U ...

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Hillsboro Lions pledge $50,000 to new hospital and clinic project

The Hillsboro Lions Club has agreed to pledge $50,000 towards the new home of Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics. This donation is part of Lions Clubs International's Centennial Community Legacy Project which celebrates the Lion's 100th anniversary by encouraging Lions clubs to commemorate their centennial by providing visible gifts to their communities that create a lasting legacy of their service contributions. The gi ...

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Tollefson honored with Rural Health Ambassador Award

The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) awarded its 2023 Rural Health Ambassador Award to Natalie Tollefson, manager of business operations and foundation director at Gundersen Boscobel. ...

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Gift shop a critical piece of Gundersen Partners fundraising efforts

Gundersen Partners has been able to donate hundreds of thousands of dollars to causes both within our health system and outward into the broader community. ...

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Walking Trail

Everyone is welcome to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Walking Trail. The Walking Trail: for your enjoyment and good health Take in the beauty of nature, clear your mind, exercise, eat lunch, meet friends, take a break. Whatever the reason, the Walking Trail is a scenic, peaceful retreat close to Gundersen Health System's main campus. Established in 1995, the trail began as a sho ...

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Spreading joy, not stress: 5 tips to support new parents this holiday season

As family and friends, it’s crucial to support new parents during the holidays, ensuring they feel loved and appreciated while they navigate this significant life change. ...

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Gundersen Visitor Guidelines

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Gundersen St. Joseph’s Howard-Steiner Community Art Wall

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Visitor Guide

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