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Martin Smith, MD, retired physician, researcher and leader is remembered

On Sunday, July 29, Martin Smith, MD, age 84, passed away at his home in La Crosse. Dr. Smith was a pioneer in patient care, medical research and medical education at Gundersen. For all his accomplishments over his 33-year career at Gundersen, in 2017 Dr. Smith received the Founders Award in Medical Leadership—Gundersen Medical Foundation's highest honor for an individual. Dr. Smith ...

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Health provider education evolves with practice changes, clinician feedback

Throughout Gundersen's history, great patient care and excellence in education and research have gone hand-in-hand. As medical practice changed over the years, so did the way clinicians and staff learned. Educational offerings for clinicians through Gundersen Medical Foundation's Continuing Medical Education (CME) have changed over time, too, as the organization's culture of continuo ...

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Medical education endowments at Gundersen reach goal

Exceptional medical education and research are what distinguishes Gundersen Healthy System as a regional academic medical center and not just another community hospital. Medical education at Gundersen receives substantial support through Gundersen Medical Foundation. The Foundation's Endowing Our Excellence is a multi-million dollar cooperative campaign to permanently fund five princ ...

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Knaak estate gift advances research at Gundersen

Gundersen Medical Foundation is always honored and grateful when people remember the Foundation in their estate plans. These legacy gifts allow the Foundation to continue its mission to advance medical research, medical education, community health outreach and the philanthropic support of Gundersen Health System. Recently, the estate of Allyn O. and Fern E. (Isenmann) Knaak gave the ...

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Top marks for research work

Wesley Fox, MDAs part of Gundersen Medical Foundation's Medical Education Academic Day, one resident and one fellow were recognized for their research work at the resident graduation celebration on June 15. A panel of judges, including Foundation researchers and educators, gave top honors to Deval Rajyaguru, MD, Hematology and Medical Oncology for his oral presentation and Wesley Fox, MD, Family Medicine, for his poster presentation.Deval Rajyagu ...

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Unlocking potential and connecting to top talent

One of our community’s greatest assets is access to high-quality medical care, and—like any investment— the best way to ensure future access is by nurturing growth today. ...

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Gundersen employees invest in their patients and their passions

Most people who choose a career in healthcare do so because they are passionate about helping people and they choose to make a meaningful difference through their work. That's also the motivation behind the current Gundersen Employee iGive Campaign.Donate todayGive to iGiveGundersen employees are choosing to invest in Gundersen to make a difference in the work they do, the patients they care for and the communities where they work and live.Employ ...

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Van and Mary Elston awarded with Foundation's highest honor

"The Founders Award was created in 2004 to recognize outstanding lay and medical leaders for their advancement of medical education, medical research and community health initiatives," explains David Amborn, senior director, Gundersen Medical Foundation. Mary Elston and A.C.V. (Van) Elston, III, MD He adds, "The Founder's Award is the Foundation's highest award. It has been given six ...

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Grateful patients and visionary benefactors

For nearly 3 decades, Herb and Barbara Heili have remained passionate supporters of Gundersen Medical Foundation. They earned the Foundation's highest honor, the Founders Award, in October 2023. ...

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Praveen Chopra: Leader, innovator and change manager

Praveen Chopra, chief digital and information officer for Bellin and Gundersen Health System, learned important lessons early in life from his parents. ...

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Gundersen Health System and Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center in Wabasha, Minn., consider possible affiliation

Gundersen Health System and Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center, part of Ascension, are discussing the possibility of a regional affiliation to expand services to patients in and around Wabasha, Minn., and strengthen the current relationship between the organizations. "Over the last two years, we have enjoyed a very positive relationship with Saint Elizabeth's through some outreach services, including orthopedics, lab and tele-stroke services ...

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Understanding preeclampsia: Symptoms, causes and treatment

Preeclampsia affects about 1 out of every 12-20 pregnant women, typically in the second half of their pregnancy. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment options. ...

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Everything you need to know about bariatric surgery—and more!

What is bariatric surgery and is it an option for me? The bariatric surgeons at Gundersen Health System can help answer those questions and more. ...