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Nominations now accepted for Paula J. Tower Memorial Award

… Paula J. Tower Memorial Award Monday, June 28, 2021 The Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care, supported by Gundersen Medical Foundation, is accepting nominations for the … Tower, a mammography technologist at Gundersen, who lost her three-year battle with breast cancer in 2007. It's given annually to one person who exemplifies the …

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Steppin' Out in Pink raises $380,000

… morning's grey skies were no match for the more than 6,100 walkers, including 260 breast cancer survivors, who participated in Gundersen's 11th annual Steppin' Out in Pink to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. "I'm proud to announce another remarkable year. As of … Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders and Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care. "Our community should be proud of the progress we've made for local breast …

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Gundersen Moundview stresses the importance of mammograms

… Thursday, October 08, 2020   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 … a mammogram at Gundersen Moundview, call (608) 339-8373 or talk to your primary care provider.  …   More than 300,000 women in the U.S. will face a breast cancer …

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Gundersen brings the power of 3D mammography to Boscobel

… Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics. "The benefit of 3D mammography is that breast tissue can be evaluated layer by layer, making fine details more visible and … Services. A standard digital mammogram provides doctors with a 2D image of the breast. Sometimes, overlapping layers of tissue can create unclear results or false … patients who are due for a standard mammogram can elect to have a 3D mammogram. Medicare covers payment for 3D mammography. If patients have private insurance, they …

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Gundersen brings the power of 3D mammography to Hillsboro

… Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics. "The benefit of 3D mammography is that breast tissue can be evaluated layer by layer, making fine details more visible and … and Clinics. A standard digital mammogram provides doctors with a 2D image of the breast. Sometimes, overlapping layers of tissue can create unclear results or false … patients who are due for a standard mammogram can elect to have a 3D mammogram. Medicare covers payment for 3D mammography. If patients have private insurance, they …

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Spreading 'knots' of love

… and her gifts to Steppin' Out in Pink. Payton, whose grandmother has survived breast cancer not once but twice, knows that a small act of kindness goes a long … and was going through chemotherapy, I made her a fleece tie blanket with the breast cancer symbol on it. We had the nurses put the blanket on her bed so that … the same comforting blanket, so they knew that they were being thought about and cared about," says Payton. "We could feel the warmth and compassion Payton has for …

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Significant strides at Steppin' Out in Pink

… Gundersen Medical Foundation's 13th annual Steppin' Out in Pink. By the numbers 480 breast cancer survivors (record) 6,400 participants  1,800 first-time participants … Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we raised $400,000 for local breast cancer research and awareness, with pledges still coming in," comments Debbie … of the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders and Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care. A huge thank you to the 1,000 volunteers this year who gave so generously of …

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Sisters through survival

… Sisters through survival Friday, October 05, 2018   Four local women share their breast cancer journeys Maybe it's the scenic beauty of the Wisconsin River valley. … a handful of steps to run into someone you know. Or maybe it's because people truly care about their neighbors' health and well-being in this picturesque part of … four women you will meet here, these indomitable 'Sisters Through Survival,' share breast cancer stories with heartbreaking familiarity. But they are grounded in …

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Gundersen's Steppin' Out in Pink breaks records

… to the incredible support of our community, we raised a record $450,000 for local breast cancer research and awareness, with pledges still coming in," comments Debbie … – Special Events, Gundersen Medical Foundation. Record-breaking numbers 479 breast cancer survivors 6,800 participants 2,066 first-time participants 1,000 … of the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders and Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care. A huge thank you to the 1,000 volunteers this year who gave so generously of …

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Acts of kindness: Gundersen Medical Foundation gifts cancer patients Radiant Wraps and head coverings

… and joy amid the difficult feat of enduring cancer treatments.   Created by a breast cancer survivor, Radiant Wraps are an upgraded alternative to traditional … and $5,000 for head coverings, including contributions from the Treasured Chests breast cancer support group in Tomah, all of which will be gifted to local patients. … with being gifted a Radiant Wrap.   “It was uplifting to know that others cared enough to give me something fun to wear. This may seem trite, but it was nice …

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Patient Caring Baskets newest addition to Gundersen Boscobel chemotherapy room

… suggested by cancer survivor Patsy Pippen of Boscobel. Patsy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. Since that time, she has experienced four surgeries, many … accumulate, Patsy shared that her opinion began to change. She began to realize the care and compassion that each of those items had been placed with. "Having things … suggested by cancer survivor Patsy Pippen of Boscobel. Patsy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. Since that time, she has experienced four surgeries, many …

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Tomah woman named Paula J. Tower Memorial Award winner

… Award winner Monday, September 11, 2017 Every year the Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care, supported by Gundersen Medical Foundation, awards the Paula J. Tower Memorial … giving of time and energy to advance the message of hope for a future without breast cancer. Kathy Steinmetz of Tomah, Wis., was honored for exemplifying the …

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Paula J. Tower Memorial Award winner named at Steppin' Out in Pink

… Out in Pink Monday, September 23, 2019 Every year the Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care, supported by Gundersen Medical Foundation, awards the Paula J. Tower Memorial … technologist at Gundersen for more than 16 years when her body surrendered to breast cancer in 2007. The award recognizes one individual in the Coulee Region who …

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Heather Willis is 2017 Steppin' Out in Pink honorary chair

… honorary chair Thursday, April 20, 2017 One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. It's a statistic that caught the eye of Heather … walking trail. When I saw it, I started counting my close relatives—not a one with breast cancer. I thought of my eight closest girlfriends—nobody. I thought of my … to be exact!). She wasted no time in scheduling an appointment with her primary care doctor but wasn't overly concerned. "I'm young. I figured it was probably just …

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La Crosse woman named 2019 Paula Tower Memorial Award winner

… Award winner Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Every year the Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care, supported by Gundersen Medical Foundation, awards the Paula J. Tower Memorial … giving of time and energy to advance the message of hope for a future without breast cancer. Margaret “Peggy” Herlitzka of La Crosse was honored for exemplifying …

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Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Alma Clinic

… … Home 404search love + medicine Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Alma Clinic Our primary care clinic brings quality healthcare close to home in Alma and surrounding … visits  Log in or enroll today Services Arthritis Care Asthma Back & Neck Care Breast Health Children's Medicine Concussion Care DOT Physicals Depression Employee … your questions. (651) 565-5599 … Arthritis Care … Asthma … Back & Neck Care … Breast Health … Employee Assistance Program (EAP) … Children's Medicine … Concussion …