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Living with endometriosis & infertility

Endometriosis is a common condition affecting millions of women. Endometriosis management and treatments can improve symptoms, fertility and help you life a full and health life! ...

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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 power of positivity

ou have the choice of whether you are going to give voice to the harmful thought patterns or try to change them. You are in charge of your thoughts. ...

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Do you have a food allergy?

By Jenna Krall, RD, Gundersen Nutrition Therapy Find Healthy Recipes Food allergies affect nearly 15 million Americans and account for an emergency room visit every three minutes in the U.S. alone. Unlike food intolerances (involving the gastrointestinal tract and though uncomfortable, are relatively harmless), food allergies involve the immune system. The body mistakes ...

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Lowell North, PA-C, retires

Born in 1939, Lowell is a native of Hillsboro, WI. His first job in healthcare was working as an orderly at the original Hillsboro Hospital during his time in high school. "Orderlies did stuff they would never do nowadays," says Lowell, "one minute I'd be cleaning floors, next I'd be working in the kitchen, or even x-rays. Back then, what the doctor said was law and it was common for me to be dragged into working surgery too!" ...

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New two-book set covers the 125 year history of Gundersen Health System

Anyone who has worked at Gundersen Health System for more than a few years has been witness to history in the making. There's been the opening of the new hospital, new partnerships, new clinics, advances in medical technology, new procedures and more. But with 125 years of history, few people have had access to the full scope of the history behind the evolution of Gundersen Health System. Until now.The Gundersen Experience: two book box setGunder ...

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Honor a special healthcare professional

National Doctors' Day is March 30 Few professions require the constant commitment and compassion that is necessary of healthcare professionals as they perform their daily work. So, we encourage you to think about the doctors and other medical professionals who have made a difference in your life and wish them a happy Doctors' Day on March 30. This national day of recognition was firs ...

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Dr. Merkitch 'blessed' with opportunity to teach

It's not uncommon to see a sponge, sail cloth or a grapefruit in an obstetrics/ gynecology training session with Ken Merkitch, MD. "When I hold sessions for third and fourth year medical students in the Integrated Center for Education, I'll use relatively inexpensive household items to teach students about suturing, placing fetal electrodes and other techniques," Dr. Merkitch says. "It makes teaching and learning fun." For his crea ...

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Gundersen St. Joseph's named to Top 20 Critical Access Hospital list

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics is one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) for quality in the United States. The Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals, including Gundersen St. Joseph's, scored best among CAHs as determined by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The rankings were recently announced by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). An awards ceremony will be held during NRHA's Critical Access Hospital C ...

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Honor a special healthcare professional

Few professions require the constant commitment and compassion that is necessary of healthcare professionals as they perform their daily work. So, we encourage you to think about the doctors and other medical professionals who have made a difference in your life and wish them a happy Doctors' Day on March 30. Give an honorarium gift online.This national day of recognition was first observed in 1933 to honors physicians for their ability to comfor ...

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Gundersen Tri-County named to Top 20 Critical Access Hospital list

Gundersen Tri-County named to Top 20 Critical Access Hospital list Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics is one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) for patient satisfaction in the United States. The Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals, including Gundersen Tri-County, scored best among CAHs as determined by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The rankings were recently announced by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA ...

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Gundersen Emergency Services department earns 2023 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award

Gundersen Health System’s Emergency Department has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2023 Lantern Award. ...

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There’s no greater gift than changing lives!

Family life is full of incredible moments: first days of school, summer adventures & holiday celebrations. Gundersen Health System is proud to provide compassionate care to families in our community. ...

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Gundersen, the Y, partner for new physical therapy space at the Houser Branch

Healthy communities depend upon strong community partners. This approach is driving another project to expand Gundersen Health System and La Crosse Area Family YMCA efforts to provide even more health and wellness opportunities. Gundersen and the Y are partnering on a new space for Gundersen physical therapy services at the R.W. Houser Family YMCA branch in Onalaska. This new space is ...

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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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Supportive Pregnancy Group Care

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