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2017 Radiothon raises $115,000

November 06, 2017

Thank you to everyone who made a donation during our 2017 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Radiothon. During the three-day event people called in and pledged $115,000, with more money coming

Gundersen Health System recognized as 'Best Workplace for Men in Nursing' for second consecutive year

November 02, 2017

Gundersen Health System has earned the Best Workplace for Men in Nursing award for the second year in a row and the third time in seven years. Presented annually by

Hospital Foundation funds recumbent cycle for Cardiopulmonary Rehab

November 02, 2017

Gundersen Boscobel Cardiopulmonary Rehab's new Matrix recumbent cycle. In January, Nora Munson, Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehab, submitted a grant application to the Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics (BAHC) Foundation for

Gundersen St. Joseph's new hospital project continues to advance

November 01, 2017

As previously reported, two properties owned by Gundersen St. Joseph's, residing to the immediate east of the current hospital, have seen preparation work over recent weeks including soil borings and

Surgical Residency Cameroon rotation planned for 2018

October 31, 2017

There is a familiar saying in Cameroon, says missionary surgeon James Allen Brown, MD, FACS: "If you provide the service, the patients will come." "There is almost never a day

Martin Smith, MD, honored with medical leadership award

October 26, 2017

On Thursday, Oct. 12, Gundersen Medical Foundation presented the 2017 Founders Award in Medical Leadership to Martin Smith, MD, in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in patient care, medical research

Donations provide new therapy bikes at Gundersen St. Joseph's

October 23, 2017

Two new, state-of-the-art Schwinn Airdyne AD Pro bikes are now available for use by patients of Gundersen St. Joseph's therapy department thanks to generous donations from Hillsboro residents, Sharon Nelson

Boscobel Hospital Foundation donations make impact

October 19, 2017

Rehab Services Director Robyn Moritz demonstrates the Biodex Balance System. Through generous donations, the Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics (BAHC) Foundation recently purchased the Biodex Balance System for the Gundersen

Gundersen St. Joseph's appreciates community's patience as new hospital details are finalized

October 18, 2017

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics is getting closer to finalizing plans for a new Hospital and Clinic in Hillsboro, pending board approval. "Our goal is to have an outstanding

Gundersen La Crescent Clinic welcomes family nurse practitioner

October 13, 2017

Medicine runs in the family for Becca Meinertz, FNP, the newest Family Medicine nurse practitioner at Gundersen La Crescent Clinic. Meinertz provides the full scope of care for clinic patients

Early detection key to defeating breast cancer

October 12, 2017

Dr. Colleen McCurry Each year in the United States, more than 200,000 women get breast cancer and more than 40,000 women die from the disease. Most women who get breast

Gundersen Holmen Clinic welcomes nurse practitioner

October 12, 2017

The Gundersen Holmen Clinic welcomes nurse practitioner, Kristin Ferguson, NP, as its newest addition to the staff of caring medical professionals. She cares for people of all ages and for

Gundersen nurse midwifery program among nation's best

October 06, 2017

Gundersen Health System's certified nurse midwifery program is the longest running program in the state of Wisconsin. Now, it's also among the nation's top-performing practices. The American College of Nurse

Gundersen BRF Eye Clinic welcomes experienced optometrist

October 05, 2017

Justin Atherton, OD, comes to Gundersen Black River Falls Eye Clinic as an experienced eye care professional. He is an optometrist who cared for our nation’s military veterans and now

Gundersen Tomah Eye Clinic welcomes experienced optometrist

October 05, 2017

Amy Atherton, OD, comes to Gundersen Tomah Clinic as an experienced eye care professional. Dr. Atherton is an optometrist who provides primary eye care, treatment and management of ocular disease

Family physician now calls Driftless Region home

September 26, 2017

Gundersen Viroqua Clinic is pleased to welcome Jackie Redmer, MD, MPH, to its staff of medical providers. She is a physician who believes in the integrative medicine approach to care

Scott Larson named Wisconsin Pharmacist of the Year

September 20, 2017

Scott R. Larson, BS Pharm, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, RPh, was named Pharmacist of the Year at the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW) Annual Meeting held Sept. 14-16 in La Crosse

Gundersen's Steppin' Out in Pink breaks records

September 18, 2017

Gundersen's La Crosse Campus was a packed with pink Saturday, Sept. 9, as a record-breaking 6,800 people participated in Gundersen Medical Foundation's 12th annual Steppin' Out in Pink. "It was

BAHC Foundation continues to fulfill its mission

September 14, 2017

Gundersen Boscobel's new clinic microscope The Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics Foundation was established in 1990 for the purpose of supporting the programs and services of Gundersen Boscobel. One of

Local woman comes home to doctor her community

September 13, 2017

Catherine Nelson, DO Catherine Nelson, DO, grew up in Decorah. Now she's back, as a doctor, to care for the people in the town where she was born and raised

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