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New Gundersen clinic to expand decades of care in Winona

Gundersen Health System has cared for patients in and around Winona, Minn., for decades, and the demand for care is increasing. To bring care closer to home for the many Winona area patients currently traveling to Gundersen locations in La Crosse and Onalaska, Wis., for their care, Gundersen will open a clinic with a full range of services at Highway 61 and Vila Street in Winona. "We are excited about our plans to expand on the ca ...

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New Gundersen therapist seeing patients in Sparta and Tomah

Scott Klaeser, LPC, is rejoining Gundersen Health System, caring for behavioral health patients as a licensed professional counselor. Klaeser is a dual licensed provider treats addictions and mental health concerns for adults. He is joining Gundersen's Sparta and Tomah Behavioral Health locations. "What I'm most looking forward to in my new role at Gundersen is the opportunity to offer longer-term therapy again, helping individuals and cou ...

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When you have to be away from home, it’s nice to still feel ‘at home’

Swing bed is a term and a hospital service most aren’t familiar with – that is, until they need it. That was true for Penny Jo Van Ert, ho was a swing bed patient at Gundersen Boscobel Hospital. ...

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Miracle Mondays at Culver’s benefit local children through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Your favorite Culver's meal will help area kids when Miracle Mondays return in November and December. Culver's locations in Black River Falls, La Crosse, Onalaska, Sparta, Tomah and Viroqua will donate 5% of their sales each Monday to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. In 2020, area Culver's raised more than $20,000 and more than $256,000 since Miracle Mondays began 19 years ...

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Gundersen honors its doctors with donations to local pantries

March 30 is Doctor's Day. This national day of recognition honors physicians for their ability to comfort and heal through unsurpassed skill and dedication. Few professions in the world require the constant commitment and compassion that is necessary of doctors every workday of their lives. To recognize the accomplishments of their outstanding physicians, Gundersen Health System has d ...

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All adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters at Gundersen

All adults, regardless of health conditions, occupation or other qualifiers, are now eligible for the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Gundersen Health System welcomes patients and non-patients to its facilities for the booster shot beginning Monday, Nov. 22 Those who already received the COVID-19 vaccine at Gundersen can safely receive th ...

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Gundersen begins COVID-19 vaccinations on historic day in local healthcare

Our world and our community have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. We've faced months of sacrifice, waves of infection and illness and loss.Today, relief.Our shot of hope is here.Dec. 22 marked a historic day in local healthcare and at Gundersen as the organization began to arm its staff against COVID-19 by vaccinating those at greatest risk of virus exposure at its La Crosse headquarters."This is a triumph of science, government, community ...

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Gundersen honors doctors with food pantry donations

March 30 is Doctor's Day. This national day of recognition honors physicians for their ability to comfort and heal through unsurpassed skill and dedication. Few professions in the world require the constant commitment and compassion that is necessary of doctors every workday of their lives. To recognize the accomplishments of their outstanding physicians, Gundersen has donated $3,000 ...

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The newest MRI technology is now mobile

Gundersen Health System, in partnership with Shared Medical Services, is pleased to introduce its new mobile MRI unit, equipped with a 70-centimeter, wide-bore MRI system—the same technology package that is offered at our medical center in La Crosse. The wide-bore system is designed to help maximize comfort for patients with: More space to ease fear and decrease need for sedation Sound and lighting options, including skylights, ...

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Everything is safer if you’re vaccinated

Western Wisconsin is a leader for COVID-19 vaccination, with 60% of residents 18 years and older receiving at least one dose of free, safe vaccine, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Yet, we can do better. Everyone age 12 and older is encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which provides the surest protection against the virus and its variants. Worst is the Del ...

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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 Joh ...

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Gundersen honors doctors with food pantry donations

March 30 is Doctor's Day. This national day of recognition honors physicians for their ability to comfort and heal through unsurpassed skill and dedication. Few professions in the world require the constant commitment and compassion that is necessary of doctors every workday of their lives. To recognize the accomplishments of our outstanding clinicians, Gundersen donated to 31 food pa ...

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Mobile medicine program honored by Wisconsin Hospital Association

The mobile medicine program, a collaborative endeavor between Gundersen Health System and St. Clare Health Mission, is receiving statewide recognition. ...

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COVID-19 vaccinations rise, but so do hospitalizations

Our region is in a race between vaccination and the highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant. Gundersen is providing more COVID-19 vaccine in recent weeks. For example, shots were up 32% at the Gundersen Onalaska vaccine clinic the week of August 2 compared to the week of July 26. Yet, our region continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. While Gundersen's ca ...

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Infusion Therapy

Receiving medicine through an IV can be intimidating. Our infusion therapy nurses will make your experience as safe and comfortable as possible. We work with your referring provider and our supervising clinicians to safely deliver and monitor your infusion. We also offer amenities like free Wi-Fi, warm blankets, and snacks/ beverages at outpatient locations in La Crosse, Onalaska and Winona. ...

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Classes & Resources

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