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Gundersen debuts new emergency medical helicopter

March 21, 2019

The craft is based at new Decorah Municipal Airport hangar Gundersen Health System's new emergency medical helicopter takes flight this week. The Gundersen AIR craft, which features the latest technology

Carilee Fund: overcoming domestic violence and sexual assault

March 18, 2019

Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault often face financial obstacles that make it difficult to make positive changes. To remove obstacles to safety, Gundersen Medical Foundation's Carilee Fund provides

Friendship Eye Clinic welcomes new optometrist

March 15, 2019

Gregory Hutcheson, OD, MBA, FAAO, is now caring for patients at the Gundersen Eye Clinic Friendship. Gregory Hutcheson, OD, MBA, FAAO A native of Columbus, Neb., Dr. Hutcheson provides comprehensive

Gundersen physician stresses the importance of a colonoscopy

March 11, 2019

The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 101,000 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer in 2019 and that approximately 51,000 will die from the disease in the United

Gundersen is among La Crosse County's Best

March 08, 2019

The results are in, and Gundersen Health System is once again tops in La Crosse County. The Best of La Crosse County 2019 survey celebrates services, dining, entertainment and many

Foundation dinner and auction is a success

March 05, 2019

Over $76,000 was raised through Moundview Memorial Healthcare Foundation's 26th Annual Dinner and Auction at Connell's Cedar Shack on Saturday, March 2, 2019. The event included numerous raffles and auctions

Gundersen selects new CFO

March 04, 2019

After more than 35 years in healthcare, including 20 years as a chief financial officer (CFO), Jerry Oetzel, MBA, says his most important work has been building relationships and helping

New CT scanner installed at Gundersen St. Joseph's

March 04, 2019

As the steel skeleton of the new home of Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics begins to rise out of the shadow of it's 66-year old ancestor, a new piece

Registration open for Gundersen's Minutes in Motion

March 04, 2019

Gundersen Health System's annual community physical activity challenge, Minutes in Motion, kicks off on April 1 and runs through May 12. Join this free, six-week physical activity challenge on your

Viterbo president joins Gundersen Board of Trustees

February 25, 2019

Service to others and the community guides Glena Temple, PhD, president of Viterbo University, the newest member of the Gundersen Health System Board of Trustees. "One of my favorite ways

Honor a special healthcare professional

February 20, 2019

National Doctors' Day is March 30 Few professions require the constant commitment and compassion that is necessary of healthcare professionals as they perform their daily work. So, we encourage you

Partnering for pediatric patients

February 19, 2019

Enriching every life is why we are here. It is our purpose and priority. It is also why the Pediatrics Unit and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a program of Gundersen

Help was there when she needed it

February 15, 2019

Stephanie Thomas, who works in Gunderson's Revenue Cycle-Commercial Insurance Billing and Follow-up, applied for a grant through the Employees Helping Employees Emergency Fund in mid-2018 when her mother passed away

Mary Beth Hensel, left, and Rana Limbo are co-authors of chapters in "Guided Participation in Pediatric Nursing Practice: Relationship-Based Teaching and Learning with Parents, Children, and Adolescents."

Resolve Through Sharing leaders awarded 'Book of the Year'

February 12, 2019

The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) recently announced its 2018 Book of the Year awards. Determined by AJN’s panel of judges, these awards are given to texts the organization deems

Emergency Medicine PA Fellowship enhances local, regional education, care

February 07, 2019

Applications are being accepted for a new Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (EMPA) Fellowship through Gundersen Medical Education. Beginning the summer of 2019, this fellowship offers a unique opportunity for highly-qualified

February is American Heart Month

January 31, 2019

Five things you can do to take care of your heart Approximately 90 percent of women have risk factors for heart disease, yet many women are unaware that heart disease

What you need to know about frostbite

January 29, 2019

Dangerous wind chills have experts at Gundersen Health System reminding you that it's important to take precautions to prevent frostbite. "Frostbite is one of the most serious cold weather-related injuries

A 'Gift of Gratitude' honors Dr. Ahmed, helps cancer patients

January 15, 2019

When Kahina Ahmed's husband, Rafique Ahmed, PhD, lost his battle with cancer in May 2017, she wanted to do something to honor his memory and express her gratitude for the

Gundersen Cardiology services available at Gundersen Moundview

January 14, 2019

Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics patients now have access to Gundersen Health System cardiology services. Jason Darrah, MD Cardiologist Jason Darrah, MD, treats patients for coronary artery disease, congestive heart

New Gundersen clinic to expand decades of care in Winona

January 14, 2019

Gundersen Health System has cared for patients in and around Winona, Minn., for decades, and the demand for care is increasing. To bring care closer to home for the many

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

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