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flood safety

Staying safe in areas damaged by floodwater

August 28, 2018

The current stretch of heavy rain has many area residents cleaning up water damage in their homes and on their property. Gundersen Health System offers the following general information and
GUndersen St. Joseph's in Hillsboro

Gundersen St. Joseph's specific implementation plan gets approval

August 21, 2018

On Monday, August 20, 2018, members of the Hillsboro City Plan Commission and Common Council unanimously approved the specific implementation plan for the new home of Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital
mobile mri

The newest MRI technology is now mobile

August 16, 2018

Gundersen Health System, in partnership with Shared Medical Services, is pleased to introduce its new mobile MRI unit, equipped with a 70-centimeter, wide-bore MRI system—the same technology package that is

Martin Smith, MD, retired physician, researcher and leader is remembered

August 13, 2018

On Sunday, July 29, Martin Smith, MD, age 84, passed away at his home in La Crosse. Dr. Smith was a pioneer in patient care, medical research and medical education

Future clinicians honor Kemp

August 08, 2018

Evan Kemp, MD, pediatric hospitalist, was recently honored with the class of 2018 Clinical Science Teaching Award from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. "The opportunity

iGive Gundersen Employee Giving Campaign: Success by the numbers

August 07, 2018

Foundation staff members Nicole Loeffelholz, Foundation program assistant, and Amanda Acklin, associate director of annual support, install the iGive employee donor walls featuring the names of all employee donors—including new
2018 Summer Fellow Research program participants

Foundation fellows gain exceptional research experience

August 03, 2018

Participating in Gundersen Medical Foundation's 2018 Summer Fellow Research Program are (L-R) front row: Keaton Read, Marie Kasparova, Julio Bird, MD, Mattie Krause, Sophie Schmitz. Second row: Ryan Lokkesmoe, Ian

Lee honored for compassionate care

August 03, 2018

Kyla Lee, MD, FACP, Gundersen Palliative Care, Hospice and Internal Medicine, recently received the prestigious Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation after a nomination

Teachers of the Year honored

July 30, 2018

Eight Gundersen staff physicians, one physical therapist, one pharmacist, and two physician assistants were honored at the June 15 resident graduation party for their contributions to resident education. Jon Zlabek
2018 graduates

Congratulations, residents and fellows

July 27, 2018

Residents and fellows were honored June 21 for completing their training at Gundersen Health System. Gundersen's residency and fellowship programs last between one to five years. "We are very proud

Dr. Merkitch 'blessed' with opportunity to teach

July 25, 2018

It's not uncommon to see a sponge, sail cloth or a grapefruit in an obstetrics/ gynecology training session with Ken Merkitch, MD. "When I hold sessions for third and fourth

Boscobel Community Foundation supports the work of Gundersen Boscobel's Cardiopulmonary Rehab Department

July 18, 2018

The Boscobel Community Foundation recently presented Nora Munson, Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics with a check for $2,500. "We're thrilled to accept this generous

Matthew Fischer, MD receives Scott Sprtel, MD, Resident Award of Excellence

July 18, 2018

Congratulations to Matthew Fischer, MD, recipient of this year's Scott Sprtel Resident Award of Excellence. Dr. Fischer is the 15th recipient of the award that was created in memory of

State grant supports Gundersen Boscobel, rural healthcare access

July 18, 2018

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics was among the first recipients of a state grant to improve care for patients in rural areas. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)

Gynecology and prenatal care now available at Gundersen Moundview

July 16, 2018

Robert Holness, MD Personalized, world-class care for a variety of women's health needs is now just a short drive away at Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics. "Patients often complain of

Outstanding resident honored

July 16, 2018

Gundersen Medical Foundation awarded the "Most Outstanding PGY1 of the Year Award" to Jordan Ludwigson, MD, Internal Medicine resident, June 15 at the resident and fellow graduation celebration. This annual

Top marks for research work

July 13, 2018

Wesley Fox, MD As part of Gundersen Medical Foundation's Medical Education Academic Day, one resident and one fellow were recognized for their research work at the resident graduation celebration on

Gundersen Moundview recognized for outstanding stroke care

July 12, 2018

Stroke patients arriving in the hospital’s emergency department received a diagnostic CT head scan within a median time of 2.5 minutes.

Gundersen seeks Center for Violence Prevention & Intervention volunteers

July 11, 2018

The Center for Violence Prevention and Intervention at Gundersen Health System needs the public's help to fill several key roles to support patients and the community. Volunteer advocate – Advocates

Gundersen experts warn about the dangers of using fireworks

July 02, 2018

Summer is in full swing, the barbecues are heating up and fireworks stands are popping up around the area. It’s important to remember that fireworks have the potential to be
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