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Another Energy Independence Milestone

Gundersen Health System has reached another significant milestone in its effort to be energy independent. In November 2015, Gundersen produced more energy than it consumed from fossil fuels, the first calendar month since the system announced its first days of energy independence in October 2014. Achieving energy independence was and remains a challenging and moving target. Hospi ...

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Gundersen St. Joseph's capital campaign reaches $1.8M, closes in on $2M goal

As the final beam for the new home of Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics is placed, another milestone is reached. St. Joseph's Memorial Foundation announced today it has reached 90% of its $2 million capital campaign goal. "This is truly amazing," says Dan Howard, director, St. Joseph's Memorial Foundation. "The support from the communities we serve has been overwhelming, especially considering the flooding we experien ...

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Gundersen experts warn about the dangers of using fireworks

Summer is in full swing, the barbecues are heating up and fireworks stands are popping up around the area. It’s important to remember that fireworks have the potential to be dangerous for both children and adults. “Each year we see injuries that result from fireworks, many of which were caused by sparklers,” says Megan Anderson, Gundersen trauma and injury prevention coordinator. "Bur ...

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Gundersen Sparta Clinic honored with 'green' award

The Gundersen Sparta Clinic has been recognized for their successful sustainability practices. The clinic was one of the organizations recently honored at the U.S. Green Building Council Wisconsin (USGBC Wisconsin) Transformation Leadership Awards. The event highlights groups and organizations championing sustainable practices and helping drive the green transformation of Wisconsin."The Transformation Awards recognize the triple bottom-line benef ...

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Gundersen tops in Wisconsin for diabetes control

Thanks to efforts and collaboration between departments and locations across our organization, Gundersen has taken steps to become the leader in diabetes optimal control in Wisconsin.  ...

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King and Queen of the Emerald Ball

Before A. Erik Gundersen, MD, (affectionately known as Dr. Erik) joined Gundersen in 1964, pediatric surgery was virtually unheard of outside of large city hospitals. But after years of specialized training, Dr. Erik was determined to bring specialty surgery to our area, especially in the care of children."I'm proud of the fact that I was in the right place at the right time to start specialty care here. I did a lot of things for the first time i ...

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Gundersen Health System quality director joins Gundersen Boscobel Hospital Board

Dawn Thorsten, GHS quality director Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics welcomes Dawn Thorsten, Gundersen Health System quality director, to its Hospital Board. Thorsten joins the 11-member group that sets Gundersen Boscobel's mission, vision, policy and strategy. The board, made of system representatives and community members, also reviews reports from the CEO and senior leaders; assesses the quality and safety of care ...

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Gundersen Tri-County welcomes new exercise physiologist

Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics welcomes exercise physiologist Kristin DeMers, MS, to help patients recover from major cardiac events close to home in Whitehall. Coronary artery disease is woven into her genetics, impacting her grandfather and other family members. It also fueled her passion for patient care. As a child, DeMers shadowed her grandfather during his Cardiac Rehabilitation after he underwent triple bypass ...

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Wagner Family Endowment established to support the future of local healthcare

The Wagner Family Endowment is helping to recruit and retain high-need positions at Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics, thanks to the generosity of Harvey Wagner and his family. ...

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Gundersen to build new clinic in Tomah

Gundersen Health System is excited to formally announce its plans to build a new clinic in Tomah. The two-story, 77,000-square-foot facility will be adjacent to the new Tomah Memorial Hospital that will be built along Gopher Avenue near Interstate 90 on Tomah's south side. "Construction of the new clinic strengthens our commitment to the health and well-being for residents of Tomah and the surrounding area and to provide high-quality healthcar ...

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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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Six tips for packing a kid-friendly and well-balanced lunch

August is "Kids Eat Right" month and school is just around the corner. If you are packing a lunch for your kids, follow these tips for packing a nutritious lunch that your kids will eat! ...

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Stock your kitchen for success

If your goal is to lead a healthy lifestyle, then keeping healthy food available is essential. Healthy eating begins in your food cupboards, refrigerator and freezer. ...

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Say goodbye to dry eyes

Dry eyes are a common and irritating problem. If you've experienced the burning and itching of dry eyes, all you care about is making it stop. Good news: there is relief! Start with the basics Blinking helps to keep your eyes moist by spreading natural tears. When you're reading, working up close or using an electronic device, you blink about half as often as you should. If you're blinking less, your eyes get dry and irritated, and visi ...

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5 tips for packing a better lunch box

By Halley Molstad, RD, CD, Gundersen Nutrition TherapyFind Healthy RecipesMake a healthy lunch your child will eat!August is "Kids Eat Right" month and school is just around the corner. If you are packing a lunch for your child, follow these tips for packing a nutritious lunch that your kids will actually eat!Let your child help: Let them pick out a fruit or vegetable at the grocery store that they want to try. You can also ask your child to help ...

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Can staring at a screen parch your peepers?

Sending emails. Checking social media. Binging TV shows. Video chatting with friends. We spend more time in front of screens than ever before—as much as seven and a half hours per day on average, according to some studies.While all this screen time keeps us connected, informed and entertained, it also can lead to a common condition known as dry eyes. When we're using an electronic device, we tend to blink about half as often. And, since blinking ...