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New rehab program at Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s gets workers back on the job

… New rehab program at Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s gets workers back on the job … New rehab program at Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s gets workers back on the job Back to newsroom New rehab program at Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s gets workers back on the job …

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Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Clinics suspend visitation beginning November 9

… Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Clinics suspend visitation beginning November 9 … Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Clinics suspend visitation beginning November 9 Back to newsroom Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Clinics suspend visitation beginning …

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Nurturing the rural healthcare leadership pipeline empowers future providers

… the rural healthcare leadership pipeline empowers future providers Back to newsroom Nurturing the rural healthcare leadership pipeline empowers future … Thursday, September 09, 2021     It's 8:15 on a Wednesday morning and pharmacist Brady Ritscher is preparing for the daily huddle at Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Clinics. Today, he's introducing Julian, a third-year …

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Sports medicine gets W-K volleyball player back on the court

… on the court … Sports medicine gets W-K volleyball player back on the court Back to newsroom Sports medicine gets W-K volleyball player back on the court Tuesday, November 14, 2023 It was the first day of school for students at Wabasha-Kellogg High School , and it was the first home match of the …

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Road to recovery: Two athletes rally and rebuild

… rally and rebuild … Road to recovery: Two athletes rally and rebuild Back to newsroom Road to recovery: Two athletes rally and rebuild Wednesday, February 23, … athlete, a teammate. And a warrior. A life-changing tackle Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 started out normal for the 18-year-old. But everything changed during that night’s … So did his parents, Paula and Jason. “He was on the 35-yard-line and we were in the stands,” Paula said. “And we could clearly see that his leg was broken.” The field …

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Paralyzed once by the flu shot, Gundersen RN is vaccinated against COVID-19

… Paralyzed once by the flu shot, Gundersen RN is vaccinated against COVID-19 … Paralyzed once by the flu shot, Gundersen RN is vaccinated against COVID-19 Back to newsroom Paralyzed once by the flu shot, Gundersen RN is vaccinated against COVID-19 …

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Cardiac Rehab offers a second chance on life — and love

… life — and love … Cardiac Rehab offers a second chance on life — and love Back to newsroom Cardiac Rehab offers a second chance on life — and love Tuesday, February … Wednesday and Friday morning, a group of 12 shows up to Cardiac Rehab at Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s ready to sweat. And chat. And maybe just fall in love. At least that’s what happened for Connie Reeser and Mike Brown. …

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How a little-known heart attack changed this mom’s life

… this mom’s life … How a little-known heart attack changed this mom’s life Back to newsroom How a little-known heart attack changed this mom’s life Thursday, January 27, 2022     Brenda Creighton had just gotten home from work on a Friday evening in 2018 when she felt an immediate tightness and tension in her chest. The 45-year-old mother of two had no history of cardiac issues and had recently …

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Here's what you need to know about getting your flu shot

… your flu shot … Here's what you need to know about getting your flu shot Back to newsroom Here's what you need to know about getting your flu shot Thursday, … someone who has a particular disease. As we prepare for flu season in the midst of COVID-19, new questions arise. We sat down with Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Clinics …

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Physical therapy can relieve pain, incontinence in pelvic floor

… floor … Physical therapy can relieve pain, incontinence in pelvic floor Back to newsroom Physical therapy can relieve pain, incontinence in pelvic floor Wednesday, … February 03, 2021   It's an important part of the human anatomy that is underestimated. The role it plays for both men and women is worth protecting. The pelvic … and bowel, and the uterus in women. When the pelvic floor muscles are firm and strong, they contribute to healthy bladder and bowel control and enhanced sexual …

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Wabasha parents find community in raising kids with delays and disabilities

… Wabasha parents find community in raising kids with delays and disabilities Back to newsroom Wabasha parents find community in raising kids with delays and disabilities Friday, October 22, 2021 By Maggie Sonnek Gundersen Health System   Our days follow a rhythm: carpooling, helping with homework, making dinner, picking up toys, reading stories. Blended with the ordinary and mundane are physical therapy appointments, …

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Nurse practitioner celebrates 10 years of providing care in Wabasha

… … Nurse practitioner celebrates 10 years of providing care in Wabasha Back to newsroom Nurse practitioner celebrates 10 years of providing care in Wabasha … that nurse practitioner Zhonghua (Jessica) Xie has been providing care in southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Originally from China, Jessica attended nursing school in Japan and …

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After a life-changing diagnosis, RN is sharing her story to inspire others

… After a life-changing diagnosis, RN is sharing her story to inspire others … After a life-changing diagnosis, RN is sharing her story to inspire others Back to newsroom After a life-changing diagnosis, RN is sharing her story to inspire others …

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Gundersen welcomes new chief operating, nursing officer

… nursing officer … Gundersen welcomes new chief operating, nursing officer Back to newsroom Gundersen welcomes new chief operating, nursing officer Wednesday, October … 06, 2021 Heather Schimmers, MBA, RN, became familiar with Gundersen Health System during her two decades in Wisconsin healthcare, most recently as chief nursing officer for Ascension Wisconsin. "I joined Gundersen to …