news

Gundersen offering new COVID bivalent vaccine booster

For the Pfizer bivalent vaccine, anyone 12 years and older is eligible at least two months after the primary series or prior booster. ...

news

Welcome Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s!

Gundersen Health System's efforts to bring care closer to home for patients take another leap forward with its first Minnesota Hospital and sixth Critical Access Hospital and associated clinics: Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Clinics. Based in Wabasha, Minn., and serving southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin residents, Gundersen St. Elizabeth's - previously Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center - transitions to Gundersen Heal ...

news

Nurse practitioner joins Gundersen Spring Grove

Gundersen Spring Grove Clinic is excited to have family nurse practitioner Joelle Zeien join their staff.Zeien provides care for patients of all ages – pediatrics, women's health and geriatrics. She offers wellness exams, follow-up appointments for medical conditions and visits for acute illnesses.Born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Zeien received her bachelor's degree and master's in nursing degree from Allen College in Waterloo, Iowa."During ...

news

Gundersen opens family medicine clinic in Hamilton Elementary School

Earlier this month, after several years of dedicated work, Gundersen Health System opened a Family Medicine Residency Clinic in Hamilton Elementary School. ...

news

Prepare for a smooth start to your school year

Dr. Colleen McCurry As we enjoy the end of the summer, we also anticipate the upcoming school year. "Many parents identify getting their kids up and ready for school as a hard and stressful adjustment after a summer of less structure," says family medicine physician Colleen McCurry, MD, Gundersen Boscobel. Dr. McCurry offers the following helpful ideas to decrease those stressful mornings, so everyone can start the day on an ...

news

Waukon family values full-spectrum care close to home

‘You’re in really good hands here’Angela Mincks knew she wanted her daughters to have the same family medicine provider as herself.Finding the right fit wasn’t a decision she took lightly though—especially after a 10-year struggle with infertility before welcoming Riley, 2, and Shiloh, 2 months, through in vitro fertilization (IVF).Wherever the trio chose to go for their care, it needed to be a healthcare facility the Waukon native trusted, and t ...

news

COVID-19 vaccine now available during Family Medicine appointments at Onalaska Clinic

Gundersen patients can now get protected against COVID-19 by receiving the vaccine during Family Medicine appointments at the Onalaska Clinic. The healthcare system will soon expand vaccine availability to Onalaska Pediatrics appointments and during primary care appointments in La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Decorah, Winona and Waukon later, along with select Critical Access Hospital locations and the Ashley Wellness Center for Ashley Furniture emp ...

news

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 ...

news

Local woman comes home to doctor her community

Catherine Nelson, DO Catherine Nelson, DO, grew up in Decorah. Now she's back, as a doctor, to care for the people in the town where she was born and raised. "I am very excited to return to Decorah, my hometown! Decorah is such a beautiful community within the Driftless Region," comments Dr. Nelson. "There are so many opportunities to enjoy the beautiful landscape. I especially enjoy biking on the bike trail and kayaking on the ...

news

Gundersen Boscobel stresses the importance of mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

More than 300,000 women in the U.S. will face a breast cancer diagnosis this year. That's 1 in 8 women.October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer, the most common cancer among women.Breast cancer is most often caused by aging. The most common risk factors include a family history of breast cancer, lack of physical activity and excess weight or obesity after menopa ...

news

Gundersen Boscobel stresses the importance of mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

More than 300,000 women in the U.S. will face a breast cancer diagnosis this year. That's one in 8 women.October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer, the most common cancer among women.Breast cancer is most often caused by aging. The most common risk factors include a family history of breast cancer, lack of physical activity and excess weight or obesity after meno ...

article

Moving your body boosts your brain health

Movement has many benefits in addition to keeping your body physically fit. Activity helps to manage mental and emotional health. Many of us are struggling with feelings of anxiety and hopelessness during this time of social distancing, quarantine and uncertainty. Please know that if you are struggling there is help available. If you need to be connected with resources of any kind, c ...

article

Childhood injuries: When to seek medical care

Knowing when to seek medical care for kids can be challenging, especially if there is no obvious trauma. Learn when it's serious enough to be seen and when it's okay to "wait and see." ...

article

Life after cancer treatment

Once treatment is over, many cancer survivors feel that although they are happy to be done, they also wonder about what comes next. Many say they had lots of information and support during their illness, but now that they're finished with treatment there are new questions and concerns to address.To help make the transition easier, the National Cancer Institute has complied a comprehensive booklet called Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment ...

article

Tips for finding your 'new normal' after cancer treatment

Finished cancer treatment? You're not alone. Many feel relieved but also anxious about the future. Learn how to manage stress, find support, and create a "new normal" that prioritizes your well-being. ...

article

You do not need to lose weight

If this is your goal, you will fail. But hear me out. ...