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Employees Helping Employees Emergency Fund off to a strong start

Earlier this year, the Gundersen Medical Foundation created the Employees Helping Employees Emergency Fund. It is primarily supported by Gundersen employees who donate to help fellow employees struck by financial hardships."The fund helps cover costs that an employee may struggle to pay during an emergency, such as housing, utilities, expensive repairs or medical expenses," reports Ashley Zibrowski, the Foundation's fund allocation manager. "Afte ...

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Movin’ & More with Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics

On Tuesday and Thursday, the Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics’ Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department is buzzing with activity as residents engage in the popular Movin’ & More program.   ...

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Telemedicine gives Gundersen Moundview patients access to specialists close to home

Technology has improved many aspects of life including the way healthcare is delivered. Telemedicine uses interactive video, audio and a secure, high-speed internet-based connection to link a patient at a Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics location to specialists at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse or Onalaska – in real time."Clinical telemedicine gives patients easier, timelier access to Gundersen specialty care. This is particularly b ...

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Gundersen Boscobel in the community

The August market, a/k/a "Family Night," was a busy place! Gundersen Boscobel hosted a Family Night at the Weekday Boscobel Farmer's Market on Wednesday, August 9.With the produce hitting its peak harvesting season, the vendors had a wide assortment of fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods and much more! Entertainment at this month's weekday market was provided by Shine Power Studio & Gym, who built a stage in the street for th ...

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Strive to Thrive: A program of transformation and empowerment

Strive to Thrive, an innovative eight-week exercise and wellness program, helps empower adults who have visited Emergency Services due to depression or anxiety. More about this community partnership. ...

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Gundersen celebrates National Healthcare Volunteer Week

Gundersen celebrates National Healthcare Volunteer Week 'We get you there.' –Volunteer Transport Services National Healthcare Volunteer Week holds special importance to Gundersen Health System. We celebrate over 700 dedicated Gundersen volunteers this week, ranging from age 14 to 100 (yes, 100!). These volunteers support our patients and organization in ways that often go unnoticed, s ...

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Medical education endowments at Gundersen reach goal

Exceptional medical education and research are what distinguishes Gundersen Healthy System as a regional academic medical center and not just another community hospital. Medical education at Gundersen receives substantial support through Gundersen Medical Foundation. The Foundation's Endowing Our Excellence is a multi-million dollar cooperative campaign to permanently fund five princ ...

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New ocular disease residency program

Gundersen's Vision Services department, including optometry and ophthalmology, has been rapidly expanding because of increased patient demand and as a result, there is an amplified need for highly-skilled, compassionate eye care providers. The new Optometry Residency Program was created to do just that. Kristen Reirson, OD Kristen Reierson, OD, is the first optometrist in the new res ...

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CMN Heroes create holiday cards

Thanks to the generosity of a local partner and the creative talents of its Heroes, Children’s Miracle Network is spreading cheer this season through its holiday greeting card campaign. ...

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Food allergies common in children, can be managed

It’s not uncommon for children to experience food allergies. Anywhere from 6 to 9% of all young people are allergic to some kind of consumable product. That number is expected to increase over time. ...

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The detox diet everyone should try

Removing this one toxin could help us all live a healthier life. Detox diets are all the rage right now. The concept is quite compelling: clean up your food and beverage consumption and all those pesky little toxins will be eliminated, leaving you and your body refreshed and rejuvenated. These diets take many forms: juice cleanses, clean eating, detox supplements; the list goes ...

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Understanding hearing loss

Aging can be part of hearing loss, but the truth is hearing loss affects people of all ages and has many causes. Learn more about treatment options and prevention strategies. ...

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How to tell if you have a cold, the flu or COVID-19

Cooler temperatures and the start of the school year signal the start of seasonal sicknesses. Viruses that cause common colds and the flu will mix with COVID-19 and make it difficult to know what’s making you ill. Gundersen's Infection Preventionist Megan Mellerhelps tell them apart.What are the symptoms of a cold, the flu and COVID-19?Cold symptoms include:CoughRunny or stuffy noseSneezingSore throatCOVID-19 and the flu share symptoms, including ...

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How can you prevent Lyme disease?

Ticks can infect you or your pet with diseases without you knowing it. Learn how to protect yourself from Lyme disease and other bacterial infections caused by deer ticks. ...

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How to stay active in the winter

Staying active during winter is beneficial for your overall physical and mental well-being. In this article, we will explore various winter activities that can help you stay happy and healthy. ...

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The basics of clinical trials

Clinical trials are meticulously designed studies where doctors, like those at Gundersen Health System, play a key role in fighting serious diseases like cancer and advancing medicine. ...