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Effective March 23, 2020: Gundersen suspends all hospital and clinic visitors

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Gundersen Health System is working with local and state public health officials to prepare for possible cases of coronavirus disease 19 in our area. Here are common FAQs regarding (COVID-19).

(COVID-19) FAQs
Should I eat back my exercise calories?

Your calorie tracking app says yes, find out if you should. Before you eat back your exercise calories, consider the three downsides of tracking exercise in your calorie tracking app.

Should you?
Gut health 101: Is your poop normal?

Inspecting the consistency of your stool is a great way to determine how well your bodily systems are working to absorb nutrients and eliminate waste.

View Bristol Stool chart

MOVE

Minutes in Motion 2020

A free six-week community physical activity challenge. Besides the payoff of better health, you have a chance to win great prizes.Track and record your minutes of physical activity - at least 30 minutes a day or 210 minutes a week. Minutes can be reported daily, weekly or all at the end of the challenge.

BE WELL

VirtualVisit: We're ready when you need us

Gundersen Health System offers live, on demand VirtualVisits using your smartphone or tablet. Now you can skip the traffic, waiting room and time off work but get the quality medical attention you need 24/7.

EAT

Artificial vs. natural sweeteners: The inside scoop on sugar substitutes

What are sugar substitutes? And should we be choosing sugar, artificial sweeteners or natural sweeteners?

BE WELL

Is coffee bad for you?

Coffee is one of those foods that frequently is cast in an unhealthy light. But is coffee actually bad for you, or is it just a victim in the media’s constant diet mentality?

BE WELL

How to make natural deodorant

Finding the right natural deodorant for you can be a battle. You need to find one that works for you smell-wise and one that doesn't have any potentially irritating ingredients. The good news is there are many natural options on the market that are as effective as the chemical stuff.

NEWS

Adverse childhood experiences-(ACEs)

As a healthcare organization committed to Enriching Every Life, we have a responsibility to understand and address the impact of adverse childhood experiences within the context of patient experience and care across the lifespan. That's why Gundersen Health System has identified ACEs and trauma informed care (TIC) as a Population Health strategic priority in 2019.

EAT

Chicken tetrazzini recipe

This chicken tetrazzini recipe is a tasty meal for any weeknight dinner. Try this healthier alternative for the popular casserole dish.View full recipe

EAT

Easy oven-baked chicken breast recipe

Need an easy dinner? This chicken recipe couldn't be more simple and flavorful for any weeknight dinner. View full recipe.

Upcoming Events

Apr

1

Wednesday

Managing Your Labor

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

This class meets twice and will prepare you and your partner to be active participants in the birth of your baby.
Apr

2

Thursday

Car Seat Safety Checks

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Free car seat safety inspection by Child Passenger Safety Technicians.
Apr

3

Friday

Labor, Breastfeeding and Newborn Care

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This daylong class combines Managing Your Labor, Essentials of Breastfeeding and Caring for Your Newborn into one session.
Apr

3

Friday

Sleep Medicine Symposium

8:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Provide evidence-based education to advance the clinical practice of sleep medicine in the inpatient setting. It aims to promote the well-being of healthcare workers and improve patient outcomes.