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Foundation gift honors twins who died on the same day

October 18, 2019

Foundation gift honors twin sisters. Marcella Gardner and Maxine Boughton entered the world together minutes apart and left it within hours of one another. Better known as the McDowell twins

Remote monitoring provides convenience, comfort for patients

October 09, 2019

Ed Brown spent six days hospitalized when an influx in potassium led to a dangerous change in his heart rhythm. He was recuperating at his house in Elroy when a

Gundersen Boscobel works to become sensory friendly

October 03, 2019

Gundersen Boscobel makes donation to sensory friendly efforts. Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics (GBAHC) is working to meet the needs of its patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and

Gundersen Boscobel offers Advance Care Planning

October 01, 2019

Gundersen Health System believes that advance care planning (ACP) is an important part of quality healthcare. It helps those closest to you and your healthcare team provide the best care

Gundersen prioritizes ACES as part of collaborative community effort

September 30, 2019

As part of a collaborative community effort to build a resilient and trauma-informed community, Gundersen Health System has identified adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma-informed care (TIC) a system-wide strategic

Fantastic 14: Steppin' Out in Pink 'still going strong'

September 26, 2019

Gundersen's La Crosse Campus was a packed with pink on Saturday, Sept. 7, as 6,000 walkers and 1,000 volunteers participated in Gundersen Medical Foundation's 14th annual Steppin' Out in Pink

Gundersen La Crescent Clinic welcomes new family physician

September 23, 2019

Victoria (Bodendorfer) Sparks, MD, is now caring for patients at the Gundersen La Crescent Clinic. Dr. Sparks provides a full spectrum of care for the entire family. "I am excited

Peggy Herlitzka is the 2019 recipient of the Paula J. Tower Memorial Award. Pictured with Peggy are Paula Tower's children, Kate and Jeff, who presented the award.

Paula J. Tower Memorial Award winner named at Steppin' Out in Pink

September 23, 2019

Every year the Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care, supported by Gundersen Medical Foundation, awards the Paula J. Tower Memorial Award. The award honors its namesake who was a

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Be part of the solution to end domestic violence

September 19, 2019

In 2005, the Foundation established the Carilee Fund. Since then, the fund has helped more than 1,070 domestic abuse survivors. But the number of people needing help to escape abuse

La Crosse woman named 2019 Paula Tower Memorial Award winner

September 17, 2019

Every year the Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care, supported by Gundersen Medical Foundation, awards the Paula J. Tower Memorial Award. The award honors one individual in the Coulee

Gundersen Boscobel awards 7 scholarships

September 13, 2019

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics recently awarded scholarships to seven deserving students beginning their journeys into healthcare. Three Southwest Wisconsin Technical College students received $500 scholarships. Recipients are Rebecca

The next chapter for Dr. Sig

September 10, 2019

Foundation and chair of the Gundersen Medical Foundation Board in January 2020 "After more than 35 years of clinical service and 20 years of administrative service, I have decided to

Gundersen Eye Clinic in Waukon welcomes new optometrist

September 09, 2019

Morgan Smerud, OD, has returned to her hometown and has joined the Gundersen Eye Clinic in Waukon. Dr. Smerud provides routine eye exams for glasses and contacts as well as

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital offers complementary treatment options for those with PTSD

August 26, 2019

Acupuncture is an effective complementary or standalone treatment option for people with acute and chronic conditions.

Prepare for a smooth start to your school year

August 23, 2019

Dr. Colleen McCurry As we enjoy the end of the summer, we also anticipate the upcoming school year. "Many parents identify getting their kids up and ready for school as

Gundersen Boscobel patients benefit from new CT scanner

August 22, 2019

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics' new CT scanner offers its patients improved imaging accuracy. The new scanner, a 64-slice SOMATOM.go.All by Siemens, is one of the latest available, featuring

Gundersen St. Joseph's knee replacement options expand

August 16, 2019

Gundersen St. Joseph's is now offering new patello-femoral replacements for knees thanks to advancements in 3-D technology. Patello-femoral replacement (PFR) is a type of "partial" knee replacement that replaces the

Expanded care for women available in Whitehall, Arcadia

August 09, 2019

Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics has expanded its outstanding services with an obstetrician/gynecologist and midwife. Julie Vircks, DO, MBA Julie Vircks, DO, MBA, and Alacia Pierce, CNM, MSN, now offer

Orthopedic surgery available in Whitehall

August 05, 2019

Mark Topolski, MD, one of our experienced orthopedic surgeons, now is available to Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics patients. Dr. Topolski joins our orthopedic team and specializes in adult reconstructive

SHIIP— SMP Counselors Assistance

August 05, 2019

Where can I go to find answers about Medicare prescription drug plans? Are mammograms covered by Medicare Part B? What is a Medicare Advantage plan? I will be turning 65—who

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