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Gundersen ready to care for patients with IA Health Link managed care organizations

Gundersen Health System is ready to care for patients in partnership with IA Health Link, the state of Iowa’s new Medicaid managed care program.Gundersen has contracted with Amerigroup Iowa, Inc., AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare Plan of the River Valley, Inc. These managed care organizations (MCOs) will offer patients who receive Medicaid the same benefits they receive now when IA Health Link launches April 1, 2016. The launch ...

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Empowering patients to navigate healthcare beyond the ER

In 2024, Emplify Health by Gundersen’s Trauma and Emergency Services in La Crosse, Wis., hit a remarkable milestone by serving 189,000 patients, a new annual record for the only Level II Trauma Center in the region.The designation as a Level II Trauma Center means that Emplify Health by Gundersen provides comprehensive, life-saving care for patients following a traumatic accident or injury. The Emergency Department is staffed with highly trained ...

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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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Helping young adults find their voice

When a teacher from Central High School first suggested that Emma Monk might be a candidate for a vocational training program, her parents, Heather and Brian were uncertain. ...

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Gundersen Boscobel celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics honors our dedicated radiologic technologists during National Radiologic Technology Week Nov. 3-9. They are celebrated each year during the week of Nov. 8 to honor the day German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered the X-ray in 1895. "Our medical imaging professionals work with some of the most innovative equipment in the medical field to assist in identifying patient injuries and patho ...

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Gundersen's new Sparta Clinic is now open

Gundersen Health System's new 35,000-square foot clinic in Sparta opened on Monday, Jan. 9. The new facility is located at 1111 West Wisconsin Street (State Highway 16) and has been under construction since October 2015. "This new clinic is part of our commitment to the health and well-being of patients in and around Sparta," states Dave Campbell, Gundersen Sparta medical clinic manager. "It also conveniently houses all of our curr ...

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Gundersen Boscobel, BloodCenter of Wisconsin team up for blood management

Patients and staff at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics will soon benefit from the services of an organization that provides blood to many Wisconsin hospitals. Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, BloodCenter of Wisconsin will help Gundersen Boscobel manage their blood supply and products. "BloodCenter of Wisconsin's mission mirrors ours: provide the best care for patients and improve t ...

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New Gundersen HR VP leads with people-first focus

New Gundersen HR VP leads with people-first focus Shannon Mulligan will tell you success can often be found in the three “P’s.” “People. Purpose. Possibility. Connecting these incredibly important elements is key to creating the experiences we want for everyone the organization serves – employees, consumers, and the community. With a focus on people and alignment to a clear purpo ...

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Emplify Health invests in local care, acquires Mondovi clinic

Emplify Health has acquired the clinic in Mondovi from HSHS/Prevea Health and expects to open for patient care in the coming months. ...

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Global Partners-At Home update

Adopt a Classroom program at Hamilton Elementary The Global Partners Adopt a Classroom program is halfway through its second year at Hamilton Early Learning Center in La Crosse. Eleven classrooms (pre-K-5) and the Physical Education department have been generously adopted by departments at Gundersen Health System. The purpose of this program is for Gundersen Health System departments ...

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How are you breathing?

Most people feel out of breath at some point. Usually they blame it on being out of shape, temporary illness or aging. But for people who struggle to breathe often, it could be a sign of a larger problem. Gundersen Boscobel's Respiratory team can help diagnose and treat a range of lung and breathing conditions. Your primary care provider may refer you for a respiratory evaluation to: Compare lung function with standards to determi ...

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Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day Oct. 28 raises critical donations for local kids

On Thursday, Oct. 28, participating Dairy Queen locations are changing kids' health and changing the future on Miracle Treat Day. When you buy a BLIZZARD Treat on Oct. 28, $1 or more supports Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to help local children with the urgent, high-quality care they need at Gundersen Health System. DQ believes that when you can positively change the health of ...

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School-based mental health program welcomes Alyssa Sherwood

Gundersen St. Joseph's commitment to providing mental health services to the community continues with the recent addition of Alyssa Sherwood, MSW to the team. Sherwood graduated in May 2019 with a master's degree in social work from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sherwood will be providing school-based services at Wonewoc-Center and Hillsboro School Districts through a partnership between the schools and Gunder ...

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Palliative Care: What you need to know

What is palliative care?Palliative (PAL-ee-ah-tiv) is specialized care for patients struggling with symptoms associated with a chronic medical condition.Palliative care's goal is to ease pain and other symptoms that affect your quality of life.Palliative provides physical, emotional, spiritual and social support.The palliative team listens to your questions and concerns. They work with you to meet your needs.Why choose palliative care?The best wa ...

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Gundersen Eye Clinic La Crosse

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Gundersen Eye Clinic Sparta

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