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Healthy Neighbors Coalition to host free Cooking Class at Royall

Another free cooking class will be hosted at Royall High School 5:30 – 7 p.m on Thursday, May 23. This free event has been developed by the Healthy Neighbors Coalition, a group of local organizations that focus on promoting healthy habits, exercise and wellness and is coordinated by Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics. The cooking class is a collaborative program between Sunny Cone Farm, Royall School District and Gundersen St. ...

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Emplify Health invests in local care, acquires Mondovi clinic

Emplify Health has acquired the clinic in Mondovi from HSHS/Prevea Health and expects to open for patient care in the coming months. ...

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Crowley honored with statewide rural health award

Tom Crowley, a Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Clinics stalwart, is being recognized for his long-time dedication to rural healthcare with the 2023 Minnesota Community Star award. ...

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Supporting farmers in rural Wisconsin with conversations

The wellness team at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics sees the power of supportive conversations with farmers about mental health. ...

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Empowering patients to navigate healthcare beyond the ER

In 2024, Emplify Health by Gundersen’s Trauma and Emergency Services in La Crosse, Wis., hit a remarkable milestone by serving 189,000 patients, a new annual record for the only Level II Trauma Center in the region.The designation as a Level II Trauma Center means that Emplify Health by Gundersen provides comprehensive, life-saving care for patients following a traumatic accident or injury. The Emergency Department is staffed with highly trained ...

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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.Employ ...

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Vaccines prevent unnecessary illness, hospitalizations and deaths

Illness, hospitalizations and death due to COVID-19 and the Delta variant are unnecessary and preventable. Gundersen Health System has vaccines to protect everyone eligible. Everything is safer if you're vaccinated.Anyone age 12 and older, patients or non-patients, can get the free, safe COVID-19 vaccine at Gundersen. Get both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine to have maximum protection against CO ...

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Expanded care for women available in Whitehall, Arcadia

Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics has expanded its outstanding services with an obstetrician/gynecologist and midwife. Julie Vircks, DO, MBA Julie Vircks, DO, MBA, and Alacia Pierce, CNM, MSN, now offer prenatal care and well-woman exams at Gundersen Tri-County's Whitehall Clinic and at the Ashley Wellness Center in Arcadia for Ashley Furniture employees. They're also available for: Alacia Pierce, CNM, MSN ...

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Evolution of the heart healthy diet

While there are foods to limit in your diet, there are others that will protect you from heart disease when you eat more of them. It can be difficult to keep up, so here is a quick review. ...

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Educator gets Richland County residents excited about Minutes in Motion

Dana Churchill, a health educator at Richland County Health Department, helped promote Gundersen Health System's Minutes in Motion physical activity challenge last year in Richland County. Dana raised awareness and helped motivate 150 participants and 20 teams to take part in the challenge for the first time.Dana ChurchillAs a former Community & Preventive Care Services intern of Gundersen Health System, Dana was aware of the Minutes in Motio ...

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Have you heard about the health benefits of flax seeds?

Curious about the incredible health and nutritional benefits of flax seeds? Read on about flax seeds benefits and easy ways to incorporate this superfood into your diet. ...

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Pedometer Conversion Chart

If using a pedometer, use this chart to figure out how many minutes of exercise you did in one day.Steps2 mph (slow) 60 steps/min3 mph (moderate) 80 steps/min5 mph (fast) 100 steps/min1,0001713102,0003325203,0005038304,0006750405,0008363506,00010075607,00011788708,000133100809,0001501139010,00016712510011,00018313811012,00020015012013,00021716313014,00023317514015,00025018815016,00026720016017,00028321317018,00030022518019,00031723819020,00033325 ...

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What to do when you have a panic attack

Have you ever experienced a panic attack? Here's how to know you're suffering a panic attack and what to do about it. ...

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Exploring the benefits of red light therapy

Red light therapy has been gaining attention for its potential wellness benefits. From enhancing skin health to alleviating pain, this innovative therapy is making waves in the healthcare community. ...

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Gut health 101: Is your poop normal?

Gundersen Nutrition TherapyGo ahead, get your laughs out now. But the fact is: everyone poops, and what goes in, must come out. Inspecting the consistency of your stool is a great way to determine how well your bodily systems are working to absorb nutrients and eliminate waste. The Bristol Stool chart is a helpful tool that categorizes stool based on shape and consistency, and illustrates what's normal (or not) when it comes to your poop.Courtesy ...

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How can I quit using tobacco?

Ready to quit using tobacco? While it's not easy, quitting can help you live a healthier and longer life. Here's what we recommend. ...