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Exterior of Gundersen's integrated center for education.

Integrated Center for Education (ICE House)

What once housed ice for the Gund Brewery is now Gundersen's ICE House, a world-class education and simulation center. Inside these walls, our patient care teams hone their skills on life-like simulators while the next generation of care professionals visit to learn and grow. Our flexible space is also open to the public to rent for your next event, conference or meeting.

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Integrated Center for Education (ICE House)
1827 Sims Place, La Crosse, WI 54601

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Sun: Closed
Mon–Fri: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Sat: Closed

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State-of-the-art medical education training

Used as an icehouse for the Gund Brewery in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the building has transformed into a technologically advanced center for training and education that has enhanced Gundersen Health System's reputation as a national leader in healthcare. 

Artist rendering of gund brewery campus.
Nurse helping patient in hospital room training center.

Simulation Lab

The new Simulation Lab within the Integrated Center for Education (ICE House) at Gundersen, which opened in March of 2024, consists of three patient simulation rooms. The rooms are furnished with realistic equipment seen within the normal inpatient setting, including patient lifts, patient monitors, nursing stations, crash carts and more, to provide a realistic experience to all learners. In addition, the space includes two control rooms with video capabilities and one-way glass which oversee the simulation rooms, allowing for instructor/facilitator and simulation technician observation. The new rooms and space are used for Gundersen staff to hone their skills as well as provide the next generation of healthcare professionals the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and controlled atmosphere.
 

Surgical and Training Lab

The Cleary-Kumm Simulation and Training Lab includes a Mock Operating Room (Mock OR) and a Skills Lab equipped with four simulation tables. The Ernest Micek Family Robotic Simulation Lab is used for patient simulation, standardized patient scenarios and specialized skills training. A conference room provides space for lectures, briefings and OR observations.

Doctors training in mock operating room.

Modern meeting venue for rent

We welcome your business, organization or school group into our modern space that can seat up to 240 for your event, conference, seminar or meeting in La Crosse, Wis. The 4th Floor Education Center offers audio and video plus:  

  • 22 round tables with seating for 8 and 8-foot tables for food with tablecloths 
  • Elevator and an accessible ramp to the presenter stage  
  • Kitchen with microwave, coffee pots, water pitchers and an ice machine 
  • The option for you to bring in catering, if the food doesn’t require an open flame 
  • Convenient parking 
Education center in ICE house on Gundersen's La Crosse campus.
Stage area of ice house education center.

Training and certification courses for medical professionals and students:

Certification courses

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 
  • Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) 
  • Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) 
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) 
  • Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) 
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) 
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) 

EMS education

EMS Education is available to emergency services personnel in La Crosse and surrounding communities.  

Health Science Academy (HSA)

The La Crosse Health Science Academy is a 2-year program for high school juniors and seniors who intend to pursue education and careers in the health science industry. The program provides thematic instruction, career exploration, job shadows, clinical experience, health science labs, mentoring by health professionals, research, certification and internships. Visit the La Crosse School District to apply or learn more. 

Operating room observations

Watch livestream surgeries that allow 2-way communication between surgeons and observers. Email [email protected] to learn more.

Scenic Rivers Area Health Education Center (SRAHEC)

SRAHEC provides resources for continuing education, statewide collaboration, and program sites resulting in a well-trained and a culturally competent healthcare workforce. Visit scenicriversahec.org or call (608) 305-4704 to learn more. 

Job shadows for high school students

You can apply now for job shadows at our affiliate locations in in Boscobel, Wabasha, West Union, Whitehall, Friendship, Prairie du Chien, Hillsboro, Sparta or Tri-State Ambulance.

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Events

Advanced Trauma Life Support | Renewal Course

Renewal courses offered in 2024 and 2025
The Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®) Renewal Course offers healthcare providers the opportunity to maintain a current status. This is a one-day course format.

Advanced Trauma Life Support | Renewal Course

Renewal courses offered in 2024 and 2025
The Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®) Renewal Course offers healthcare providers the opportunity to maintain a current status. This is a one-day course format.

Advanced Trauma Life Support | Provider Course

Two-day courses offered in 2024 and 2025
The Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®) program teaches medical providers a systematic, concise approach to the care of a trauma patient in a two-day course format.

Advanced Trauma Life Support | Renewal Course

Renewal courses offered in 2024 and 2025
The Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®) Renewal Course offers healthcare providers the opportunity to maintain a current status. This is a one-day course format.

Other locations

1900 South Ave.
La Crosse, WI 54601

(608) 782-7300

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