Save time and money by receiving your eye care locally. Our eye clinic is conveniently located within the hospital in Friendship. We’re happy to offer high-quality vision services and a wide selection of eyewear.

Thank you for choosing Gundersen Health System, for your care. You have the right to know how we will care for you while you are a patient. It will also explain your responsibilities as a patient. We want you to have the best experience possible.

If you’re visiting our care facilities in Hillsboro and neighboring communities or need assistance navigating the healthcare system, we’re here to help. You’ll find resources here or we’re available to answer your questions.

Gundersen is one of the nation’s premier regional academic health centers training the next generation of healthcare professionals. Hundreds of students pursuing different medical disciplines chose us for their advanced education. Join them.

All applicants for job shadows and observations at Gundersen must review the policies and complete the appropriate forms (specified below) at least 30 days prior to your requested experience. This timeframe allows us to process your paperwork, contact the appropriate departments and mentors, and correspond efficiently to provide you with the best experience.

Our Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program offers education for ordained and lay ministers to develop into spiritual care providers. Programs include a yearlong residency, basic extended unit and supervisor in training program.

Last updated: July 8, 2024

When minutes matter, we deliver life-saving care inside the world’s most advanced medical helicopters. Our team can be airborne in minutes to reach the most critical patients who need us. GundersenAIR flies a 150-mile radius of La Crosse, covering western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota. And because emergencies can happen at any time, we’re available all the time.

Be one of the first fellows to participate in our new program, thus helping to shape it for future generations of trainees.

Here are some of the most commonly used forms you may need for your Gundersen appointment. You can also find notifications and policies. Personalized information and messages to and from your care team can be accessed through your free, secure MyChart account.

We welcome 6 new physicians to our residency each year.

Our residents learn in a collaborative and supportive learning environment to enable them to practice in any setting.

We hope to have you join the ranks of exceptional individuals who have graduated from our program.

Meet the residents past and present who have completed our program and kickstarted their careers.

You may request a copy of your medical records at any time. An easy way to access your protected health information (PHI) is through MyChart. Log in—anytime, anywhere—to securely view your records, manage who sees your PHI or connect your account to other health systems. You may also request a copy of your medical records using the process below.

We train the next generation of providers with the skills necessary to provide everyone with the care and dignity they deserve.