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Decorah man grateful for what he has despite losing finger

June 01, 2023

Kent Klocke works with his hands, so the contractor from Decorah is used to the occasional cuts and bruises. That’s why, when he cut his left ring finger one Tuesday

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Movin’ & More with Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics

May 31, 2023

On Tuesday and Thursday, the Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics’ Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department is buzzing with activity as residents engage in the popular Movin’ & More program.  

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Man thankful for care team following life-altering accident

May 24, 2023

Neil “Moose” Kinder remembers grabbing his cellphone to answer his wife’s call shortly after colliding with three trees along a rural stretch of road near Merrillan, Wis.

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Project SEARCH students celebrate graduation and new jobs

May 24, 2023

On May 25, seven interns graduated from a program called Project SEARCH – and all seven have job offers. In her six years as a Project SEARCH instructor, this is

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In the news: Gundersen Tri-County construction progressing

April 26, 2023

WEAU in Eau Claire featured the Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics construction project.

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Gundersen tops in Wisconsin for diabetes control

April 21, 2023

Thanks to efforts and collaboration between departments and locations across our organization, Gundersen has taken steps to become the leader in diabetes optimal control in Wisconsin.

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Masking becomes optional at all Gundersen locations April 24

April 19, 2023

Masking for patients, visitors and staff will become optional at all Gundersen Health System locations on Monday, April 24.

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New model gives patients better care, emergency responders more options

April 18, 2023

A new Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services model that allows Tri-State Ambulance to assess medical needs at the scene aims to direct patients to the facility that best meets

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New cardiac monitors at Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s will improve patient care

April 11, 2023

Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Clinics has a new, state-of-the-art set of equipment that will take on some of the mundane computer work required of nurses.

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Robotic knee replacement surgery at Gundersen enhances precision and personalization

April 04, 2023

Gundersen Health System Orthopedic surgeons are now using robotic-assisted surgery, making the experience less invasive, more personalized, and the recovery process faster.

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Mobile medicine team brings healthcare to rural population

January 12, 2023

Last fall, physicians and residents from Gundersen Health System joined St. Clare Health Mission in providing healthcare services on location with St. Clare's Rotary Mobile Clinic.

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Gundersen Health System’s Kangaroo care exceeds national average

January 10, 2023

Gundersen Health System officials are exceeding the national average for newborn skin-to-skin contact, or Kangaroo care, which is contact between a newborn and an adult caretaker’s exposed skin.

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Experts urge caution when considering over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids

December 27, 2022

Access to less-expensive hearing aids for those with mild hearing loss just became easier, but experts say to consider more than just the cost before purchasing the do-it-yourself technology.

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Diversity in ideas, experience drive Albrecht in new Gundersen VP role

December 15, 2022

Rachel Albrecht always wanted to work for an organization where she could make a difference in her community. “I feel blessed to have found Gundersen.”

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‘Grace and space’ help Lechnir grow teams and care as Gundersen VP

December 15, 2022

Lead with people first. For Tina Lechnir, Gundersen administrative vice president for Cross-Functional Care, this approach leads to great culture and opportunities.

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GundersenAIR celebrates 30 years of service to the Tri-State area

December 15, 2022

What started 30 years ago has evolved into an operation that’s called on multiple times a day when minutes matter the most.

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The holidays are a good time to make sure guns are locked

December 14, 2022

Putting a firearm out of sight or out of reach is not safe storage and not enough to prevent the use by children or unauthorized adults.

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From a student volunteer: 'My parents told me to help where you can'

December 08, 2022

Two student volunteers discuss why they choose to give their time with us.

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Gundersen Health and Bellin Health merge

November 30, 2022

Gundersen Health System and Bellin Health Systems completed their merger of equals and combined operations Nov. 30.

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CMN Heroes create holiday cards

November 22, 2022

Thanks to the generosity of a local partner and the creative talents of its Heroes, Children’s Miracle Network is spreading cheer this season through its holiday greeting card campaign.

Media Relations team

Our team connects media outlets to Gundersen experts and important health information that communities need to know.

Email is the best way to contact our Gundersen Media Relations. You can reach the team at:

Chris Stauffer – (608) 775-6622
Adam Hatfield – (608) 775-3133

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