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Resolve Through Sharing leaders awarded 'Book of the Year'

… Children, and Adolescents" was awarded first place in the category of child health. The book was co-edited by Resolve through Sharing (RTS) director emerita … author and co-editor of "Perinatal and Pediatric Bereavement in Nursing and Other Health Professions." Both award-winning books are published by Springer Publishing … Children, and Adolescents" was awarded first place in the category of child health. The book was co-edited by Resolve through Sharing (RTS) director emerita …

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Gundersen Pediatric Specialties gets child-friendly remodel

… child-friendly remodel Friday, January 10, 2020 Pediatric Specialties at Gundersen Health System is being transformed into an enchanting "Under the Sea" world. This … at (608) 775-6600 or donate online . … Pediatric Specialties at Gundersen Health System is being transformed into an enchanting "Under the Sea" world. This …

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Gundersen welcomes new counselor to Sparta and Tomah

… new counselor to Sparta and Tomah Thursday, April 05, 2018   Gundersen Behavioral Health in Tomah and Sparta are pleased to welcome an expert mental health counselor to their staffs. Donna Kettner, a licensed clinical social worker, … and Tomah for the past 11 years. She will be providing individual and family mental health and alcohol and other drugs abuse services to children, teens and adults in …

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Global Partners continues Pine Ridge outreach

… people living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota struggle with healthcare access that their counterparts in La Crosse take for granted. Isolated … Global Partners has teamed with communities there to help improve access to healthcare and educational opportunities. Here is a summary of July-December 2016 … support with school partners on the reservation. Provide a train-the-trainer ACT Parenting Class to Oglala Lakota College Head Start program. Your financial support …

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Everything is safer if you’re vaccinated

… 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 … Waukon clinics, along with select Critical Access Hospital locations and the Ashley Wellness Center for Ashley Furniture employees and their family members. Adult … 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 …

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Why it's important to celebrate the small stuff

… stuff … Home 404search Why it's important to celebrate the small stuff Behavioral Health | Pediatrics About the author Jeffrey P Reiland It's easy to live our lives … in your day? Point out positive behavior? "If our goal is to create happy and healthy children who become happy, healthy adults, we don't have to wait until they … to be a good friend, a good helper, a good person. Even if you had a bad day, or if parenting that day was a struggle, try to find something that you can celebrate with …

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How screen time affects your kids' health

… How screen time affects your kids' health … Home 404search How screen time affects your kids' health Pediatrics About the author Rebecca V Cripe Daily family life has seen major … smartphones, TV's and video games. Statistics from the National Institutes of Health show that "most American children spend about 3 hours a day watching TV. …

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Moving your body boosts your brain health

… Moving your body boosts your brain health … Home 404search Moving your body boosts your brain health Movement has many benefits in addition to keeping your body physically fit. … to strengthen your resilience to be able to tackle what lies ahead. Health & wellness newsletter signup First Name Last Name Email Address * … Movement has many …

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Alternative activities for screen time

Stuck at home due to COVID-19? Gundersen child and family therapist Jeff Reiland, MS, shares ideas for keeping kids active and engaged without parking your kids in front of screens.Take a sheet of paper and make four columns. You are going to be making lists of options for you and your children to help them find alternatives to screen time. Ask your children to help make these lists.Inside Activities I Can Do by MyselfInside Activities I Can Do w ...

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Living as a blended family

… as a blended family Pediatrics | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Behavioral Health Provided by Gundersen's Employee Assistance Program Get resources from EAP A … existing and all previous relationships. While blended families can be perfectly healthy and functional, they can also present challenges that may not be as … can forge bonds that enrich the lives of all your family members while creating a healthy family environment. … Provided by Gundersen's Employee Assistance Program …

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Teach children to enjoy healthy food

… Teach children to enjoy healthy food … Home 404search Teach children to enjoy healthy food     By Brigitte Weymiller, RD, CD, CDE , Gundersen Nutrition Therapy Find Healthy Recipes For many parents, getting children to try new foods can feel like a …

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Help your kids create healthy habits with 5-2-1-0

… Help your kids create healthy habits with 5-2-1-0 … Home 404search Help your kids create healthy habits with 5-2-1-0 Nutrition | Pediatrics Busy schedules, readily available … For tasty recipes, approved by Gundersen registered dieticians, visit our Health & Wellness site. 2 hours or less of screen time Set time limits on video games, …

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Why children can benefit from being told about cancer treatment

For parents with a loved one going through cancer treatment, learn how to talk to children about the illness in an age-appropriate way, addressing common concerns and anxieties children may have. ...

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Pediatric Primary Care

… care provider—someone who specializes in taking care of your child's overall health and well-being. Someone who knows your family and your child’s medical … child with an opportunity to take added responsibility over their own health and wellness. Starting at the 12-year-old well visit, your child will also complete a … right department to seek additional care. Call (608) 775-4454 Resources & Classes Parenting is the most challenging job that you'll never receive formal training for. …