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Mapping a vision for lifestyle change

By Jill Johnson Henscheid, CD, RD, Gundersen Nutrition Therapy Find Healthy Recipes Deciding to improve body weight and eat healthy can take a lot of hard work and diligence but, most importantly, requires true lifestyle change. Frequently we hear about a diet that melts the weight off fast but neglects to mention or emphasize maintaining that weight loss. Or we hear others lament they can only "get to a certain weight" and can't lose m ...

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Is screen time affecting your vision?

In a perfect world, we’d tell you to reduce your screen time, but that is not always possible. The good news is there are still many steps you can take to prevent dry eyes or ease your symptoms. ...

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LASIK eye surgery: Is it right for me?

Is LASIK eye surgery right for you? Read on to explore what LASIK is, who qualifies for it and if it’s a good option for improving your vision. ...

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Facial plastic surgery: Refining your facial features

From eyelid surgery to nose jobs to facelifts, Gundersen’s board-certified plastic surgeons can help rejuvenate your facial features and boost your self-confidence. ...

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Top 10 plastic surgery procedures to enhance your natural beauty

Gundersen's plastic and reconstructive surgeons offer a comprehensive range of plastic surgery procedures for the breasts, body and face in the safety of our respected medical center in La Crosse, WI. ...

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Spotlight on patient outcomes in Envision lighting project

Gundersen Envision is undertaking a lighting project unlike any other it’s pursued, and it’s gaining the attention of one of the country’s most prestigious universities. ...

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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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Gundersen Eye Clinic welcomes new optometrist to Hillsboro

Allison Burbach, OD, is now caring for the vision needs of patients at Gundersen Eye Clinic Hillsboro. Along with primary vision care, eye disease management, contact lens fitting and pediatric optometry, Dr. Burbach will provide dry-eye management and evaluation. Allison Burbach, OD, is now caring for the vision needs of patients at Gundersen Eye Clinic Hillsboro. Along with primary ...

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Gundersen Tomah Eye Clinic welcomes experienced optometrist

Amy Atherton, OD, comes to Gundersen Tomah Clinic as an experienced eye care professional. Dr. Atherton is an optometrist who provides primary eye care, treatment and management of ocular disease, contact lenses care and more at Gundersen Tomah Eye Clinic. "I grew up in Northeast Iowa (Waterville) and went to Gundersen as a patient," says Dr. Atherton. "As a student I shadowed an optometrist at Gundersen Waukon Clinic and enjoyed m ...

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New ocular disease residency program

Gundersen's Vision Services department, including optometry and ophthalmology, has been rapidly expanding because of increased patient demand and as a result, there is an amplified need for highly-skilled, compassionate eye care providers. The new Optometry Residency Program was created to do just that. Kristen Reirson, OD Kristen Reierson, OD, is the first optometrist in the new res ...

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Gundersen BRF Eye Clinic welcomes experienced optometrist

Justin Atherton, OD, comes to Gundersen Black River Falls Eye Clinic as an experienced eye care professional. He is an optometrist who cared for our nation’s military veterans and now provides primary eye care, treatment and management of ocular disease, contact lenses care and more at the eye clinic. "I am happy to be back in a small community and to be building on the strong practice that Dr. Bruce Lahmayer has established," says ...

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Gundersen blazes trail with solar parking lot canopy

A busy parking ramp at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse is now helping to power the hospital – and make Gundersen one of the largest private owners of solar energy in the Tri-state area.   ...

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Optometrist joins Gundersen Boscobel Hospital Board

Dr. Andy Nahas, newest Gundersen Boscobel Hospital Board member Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics welcomes Gundersen optometrist Andrew Nahas, OD, to its Hospital Board. Dr. Nahas joins the 11-member group of system representatives and community members that sets Gundersen Boscobel's mission, vision, policy and strategy. It also reviews reports from the administrator and senior leaders and assesses the quality and saf ...

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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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Gundersen, Marshfield Clinic discuss possible merger

Gundersen Health System and Marshfield Clinic Health System are discussing how the two organizations might come together to collectively enhance the level of care across Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeastern Minnesota. The two organizations will spend the coming months working out details of a possible merger that could create a health system led by more than 2,000 clinicians and with more than 19,000 total employees, all committed to l ...

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