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4 simple ways to connect with your kids

It’s no secret why finding quality time with your kids is a challenge. Being a great parent and creating memories happens in everyday moments. ...

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You don't have to eat salads

By Halley Molstad, CD, RD, Gundersen Nutrition TherapyFind Healthy RecipesWhen someone talks about good nutrition chances are visions of lettuce salads with grilled chicken will start dancing in your head. But what happens when you're sick of salads or what if you never even liked salads in the first place?Just because you can't see yourself eating and enjoying what you consider to be the "perfect" or the "best" meal doesn't mean you can't eat nu ...

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Meet Brynleigh: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Hero

Brynleigh, like her older brother, entered the world earlier than expected. She was born at 27 weeks and weighed 2 lbs 7 oz. Brynleigh spent her first 61 days of life in Gundersen’s NICU. ...

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Why you should teach your kids how to cook

One of the best ways to help children and teens eat healthy is to encourage them to learn to cook. Check out our tips to make your experience a positive one. ...

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Diversity in ideas, experience drive Albrecht in new Gundersen VP role

Rachel Albrecht always wanted to work for an organization where she could make a difference in her community. “I feel blessed to have found Gundersen.” ...

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Innovation, compassion drive new Gundersen Health System CIO

Praveen Chopra saw an opportunity at Gundersen Health System to pair his passions as an executive leader. "Gundersen has a caring, compassionate culture, but also an innovative spirit. This organization is not afraid to try new things. That's very exciting," he said. Praveen joined Gundersen Jan. 25 as the system's new chief information officer. The new senior leader will be focused intensely on Gundersen's digital transformatio ...

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Gundersen is among La Crosse County's Best

The results are in, and Gundersen Health System is once again tops in La Crosse County. The Best of La Crosse County 2019 survey celebrates services, dining, entertainment and many other categories in our community. Thank you for making Gundersen a great place to receive care and provide care for our community! Our 25 'Best of' honors include: First place Gundersen Health System (Bes ...

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Gundersen Health and Bellin Health merge

Gundersen Health System and Bellin Health Systems completed their merger of equals and combined operations Nov. 30. ...

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Holiday basket raffle raises $21,375 for CMN Hospitals®

More than 21,000 tickets were sold for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' holiday basket raffle. Many departments graciously filled baskets with goodies and donated them to the raffle. Tasty treats, baking, technology, relaxation, entertainment, wellness, family fun and local highlights were just a few of the themes. "We'd like to thank all staff who supported CMN Hospitals b ...

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Gundersen St. Joseph's July board meeting held at historic Vernon County Farm

The Gundersen St. Joseph's Board of Directors July meeting had a very different feel to it. The board was hosted by Anne Marie Elwing and Kevin Walleser, owners of Wall-Stone Holsteins farm in De Soto, a 1,600 acre, 400-cow dairy farm with a historic connection to Gundersen Health System. At the turn of the 20th century, the farm was under the ownership of Christian Christensen, MD, partner to Adolf Gundersen, MD, founder of what would ...

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Surgical Residency Cameroon rotation planned for 2018

There is a familiar saying in Cameroon, says missionary surgeon James Allen Brown, MD, FACS: "If you provide the service, the patients will come." "There is almost never a day I don't see something I've never seen before, or do something (surgery) I've never done," says Dr. Brown. The unassuming South Carolinian has, since 2007, spent nearly all of his time living and working in the ...

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Boscobel native Jeff Glasbrenner to keynote Boscobel Hospital Foundation Legacy Event

Keynote speaker Jeff Glasbrenner, Boscobel nativeThe Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics (BAHC) Foundation is excited to announce that it will be hosting its 1st Annual Legacy Event on April 20 at the Castle Rock Inn. Attendees will hear from a panel of speakers on the work at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics to secure the future of local healthcare. The speakers will include patients, Gundersen Boscobel leadership, community leaders a ...

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Gundersen Boscobel welcomes new Director of Community Relations

Natalie Tollefson, Director of Community Relations Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics is pleased to welcome new Director of Community Relations, Natalie Tollefson, to its Administrative Team. Natalie received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from University of Wisconsin-Platteville, with an emphasis in Human Resources Management. Prior to joining Gundersen Boscobel, Natalie served as Human R ...

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Gundersen Dental and Eye Clinic opens in Prairie du Chien

Patients in the Prairie du Chien area who need vision and dental services can now receive their care in a new location. The 8,000-square-foot clinic, located at 118 South Marquette Road (US Highway 18/35), opened Monday and combines Gundersen's dental and eye services into one convenient location. "The new clinic will benefit patients and our community by offering more access to high- ...

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Eight graduates complete Project SEARCH internships

On May 24, eight students representing five Coulee Region schools were celebrated for their hard work and accomplishments at the 2024 Project SEARCH graduation ceremony at Gundersen Health System. ...

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Gundersen Tri-County christens new hospital with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Gundersen Health System is celebrating another milestone in its pledge to provide care close to home with the dedication of the new Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall. ...