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Options exist for treating pediatric food allergies

June 09, 2026

In the United States, one to four percent of children and about three percent of adults have some kind of food allergy. That sounds small, but for adults, that’s more
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Parents encouraged to schedule sports physicals early

June 09, 2026

For the parents of student-athletes, there is one important item that should be handled before the summer fun truly begins: scheduling a pre-participation exam (PPE), also known as a sports
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Take gradual steps to break nicotine, tobacco habit

June 09, 2026

You can be successful kicking the habit if you break quitting down into small, manageable chunks, rather than trying to stop cold turkey.
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Too much summer screen time for kids can increase anxiety, affect person-to-person relationships

June 09, 2026

With summer upon us, Emplify Health by Gundersen is encouraging parents to set limits on screen time for the good of their child’s physical and mental health.
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Lab scientist celebrates 55 years on the job

June 02, 2026

Almost no one expects to work for one organization for their entire career, and that includes Linda Servais. But when you love what you do, there’s no reason to leave.
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Therapists work to get Wabasha man back on (the) course

June 02, 2026

When Pete Malin slipped out of bed one night and couldn’t get up, he didn’t think much of it, but the 78-year-old Wabasha resident suffered a brain bleed stroke.
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Fifty transfusions later: Gratitude and maintaining quality of life

May 27, 2026

After two cancers, chemotherapy, radiation and ongoing treatment, James had been through more than most — and never imagined receiving his 50th blood transfusion.
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Leah Reimann, MD: Championing pediatric care and medical education

May 27, 2026

From a rotation as a medical student, to a decades-long career, Leah Reimann, MD, has spent much of her professional life connected to Emplify Health by Gundersen and Gundersen Medical
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In need of a kidney, best friend is a donor match

May 26, 2026

After inexplicable kidney failure, woman in need of a donor finds her best friend to be a match.
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Emplify Health champions Mental Health Month with expanding services, community initiatives

May 21, 2026

Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month, Emplify Health is spotlighting its second-to-none commitment to this critical facet of overall health and wellbeing.
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Gunder woman recovers from stroke with help of friends, family and care team

May 20, 2026

What started out for one woman as a night of fun and dancing ended with a serious health event that changed her life.
Exterior of Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha Hospital, featuring a landscaped courtyard with blooming pink roses, outdoor benches, a religious statue and a covered walkway on a sunny day.
Exterior of Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha Hospital, featuring a landscaped courtyard with blooming pink roses, outdoor benches, a religious statue and a covered walkway on a sunny day.

Oncology, Chemotherapy & Palliative Care Services Now Offered at Wabasha Hospital

May 12, 2026

Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha Hospital now offers oncology, chemotherapy and palliative care services close to home for patients in the Wabasha area.

Emplify Health by Gundersen opens Wisconsin’s first emergency mental health facility

May 11, 2026

Emplify Health by Gundersen is proud to announce the opening of the state’s first dedicated emergency mental health facility. EmPATH is now serving patients in La Crosse.
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Translating science into sight

May 08, 2026

Gundersen Research Institute teams bring hope to patients worldwide. Researcher Syed M. A. Shah, MD, FACS, seeks new treatments for vision loss.
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Hillsboro therapist creates crawler for pediatric patient

May 06, 2026

Therapist at Emplify Health by Gundersen Hillsboro Hospital creates a piece of equipment when nothing was working for pediatric patient.
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Mother, daughter care for patients in different ways, with similar heart

May 04, 2026

Lisa Heller and Kristen Schrandt never thought they'd work in the same hospital, let alone side-by-side. But the mother/daughter duo at Emplify Health by Gundersen West Union Hospital enjoy it.
Dave Pfeilsticker exercises at the Wellness Center at Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha Hospital
Dave Pfeilsticker exercises on a treadmill with a healthcare provider standing next to him smiling at the Wellness Center at Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha Hospital.
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Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha Clinic to Offer Pulmonary Care

May 01, 2026

Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha Clinic now offers in-person pulmonology appointments one day a month, bringing specialized pulmonary care closer to home for Wabasha area patients.
Renae Lembke and Vicky Watts, therapists at Emplify Health by Gundersen West Union Hospital, stand together in the Rehabilitation Department
Renae Lembke and Vicky Watts, therapists at Emplify Health by Gundersen West Union Hospital, stand together in the Rehabilitation Department
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Emplify Health by Gundersen West Union Hospital Therapists Use Own Rehabilitation Journeys to Connect With Patients

May 01, 2026

Two therapists at Emplify Health by Gundersen West Union Hospital both underwent shoulder surgery and rehabilitation in their own department, gaining a new perspective on patient care.
Physical therapist Renae Lembke and patient Nicole Havenstrite smile together in a treatment room at Emplify Health by Gundersen West Union Hospital
Physical therapist Renae Lembke and patient Nicole Havenstrite smile together in a treatment room at Emplify Health by Gundersen West Union Hospital
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Lingering Pain at the Site of Your Surgery? Try Dry Needling

May 01, 2026

Emplify Health by Gundersen West Union Hospital offers dry needling as a natural option for post-surgical pain relief, helping patients like Nicole Havenstrite recover and stay active.
Janette Dawson, social worker and 2026 Steppin' Out in Pink survivor advocate at Emplify Health by Gundersen, stands in the hospital atrium
Janette Dawson, social worker and 2026 Steppin' Out in Pink survivor advocate at Emplify Health by Gundersen, stands in the hospital atrium
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Roles Are Reversed for 2026 Steppin' Out in Pink Survivor Advocate

May 01, 2026

Janette Dawson, a 19-year Emplify Health social worker who has guided hundreds of breast cancer patients, shares her own diagnosis journey as the 2026 Steppin' Out in Pink survivor advocate.
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