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Global Partners-At Home update

January 11, 2019

Adopt a Classroom program at Hamilton Elementary The Global Partners Adopt a Classroom program is halfway through its second year at Hamilton Early Learning Center in La Crosse. Eleven classrooms

female doctor holding the hand of a patient

A patient should not have to choose treatment over food

January 10, 2019

Sometimes it comes down to the hard decision: leave the gas tank empty or leave the cupboards empty. This was the dilemma facing 64-year-old Theresa Rynes of Hixton, Minn. Given

2019

January 03, 2019

Gundersen announces most popular baby names of 2018

December 27, 2018

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse has delivered 1,663 babies so far in 2018, an increase from 1,567 babies in 2017. This year's deliveries include 791 girls and 872 boys

Holiday basket raffle raises $21,375 for CMN Hospitals®

December 17, 2018

More than 21,000 tickets were sold for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' holiday basket raffle. Many departments graciously filled baskets with goodies and donated them to the raffle. Tasty treats

Real-time ultrasound assessment available at Gundersen St. Joseph's

December 06, 2018

Always on the cutting edge of technology, Gundersen Health System's Imaging team is one of the first in the Tri-state Region to offer real-time ultrasound assessment via remote imaging and

Madelyn Payne, a 2017-18 CMN Hospitals Hero, with her parents, Sarah and Greg

2018 Radiothon raises $140,000

November 28, 2018

Thank you to everyone who donated during our 2018 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Radiothon! "We had an incredible event this year and the numbers were amazing. This success would not

Employees Helping Employees Emergency Fund off to a strong start

November 27, 2018

Earlier this year, the Gundersen Medical Foundation created the Employees Helping Employees Emergency Fund. It is primarily supported by Gundersen employees who donate to help fellow employees struck by financial

Logan Kelm named CMN Hospitals National Hero

November 21, 2018

As a 2015-2016 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Hero Logan Kelm won over a lot of people in the Coulee Region. Now he's taking his winning smile and engaging personality to

Nurse practitioner joins Gundersen Spring Grove

November 16, 2018

Gundersen Spring Grove Clinic is excited to have family nurse practitioner Joelle Zeien join their staff. Zeien provides care for patients of all ages – pediatrics, women's health and geriatrics

Gundersen Harmony Clinic upgrading x-ray equipment

November 15, 2018

To better serve their patients and the Harmony community, the Gundersen Harmony Clinic is updating their Radiology area with a remodeled room and new x-ray equipment. "Upgrading our Radiology equipment

the case for local quality healthcare | National Rural Health Day

The case for local, quality healthcare in honor of National Rural Health Day

November 14, 2018

Danni Gearhart, CEO, Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics. Thursday, Nov. 15 marks National Rural Health Day, a day set aside to honor the community-minded, compassionate spirit that prevails in

Hillsboro, Elroy, Wonewoc designated a Wisconsin Healthy Community

November 05, 2018

The Healthy Neighbors Coalition of Hillsboro, Elroy and Wonewoc has been recognized for its work to improve local health by receiving a Wisconsin Healthy Communities Designation. This new program is

Gundersen Onalaska Clinic welcomes new primary care physician

November 02, 2018

A new Family Medicine physician recently joined the Gundersen Onalaska Clinic. Heidi Werner, MD, has joined the Family Medicine staff at the Gundersen Onalaska Clinic where she cares for patients

Members of Gundersen Health System and Gundersen St. Joseph's Leadership break ground in Hillsboro, Wis.

Gundersen St. Joseph's breaks ground on new facility project

October 24, 2018

After months of planning and many years of hoping, Gundersen St. Joseph's officially broke ground on Oct. 18 for their new 64,000 square foot hospital and clinic. It was standing

Hillsboro Lions pledge $50,000 to new hospital and clinic project

October 24, 2018

The Hillsboro Lions Club has agreed to pledge $50,000 towards the new home of Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics. This donation is part of Lions Clubs International's Centennial Community

Gundersen Orthopedic Surgery among best in the nation

October 23, 2018

Five-star designations for specialty care included in Healthgrades honors A new report shows Gundersen Health System is one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™. Healthgrades, the leading online

Gretchen and Bob Burns honored with Lay Leadership award

October 11, 2018

Gretchen and Bob Burns are being honored by Gundersen Medical Foundation with the 2018 Founders Award for Lay Leadership. The award recognizes those who distinguish themselves through their volunteer leadership

St. Joseph's Memorial Foundation makes donation to local fire dept.

St. Joseph's Memorial Foundation donates race sponsorships to local fire departments

October 10, 2018

Due to historic flooding in the area just three days before the event, the 2018 St. Joseph's Labor Day Weekend half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run/Walk were sadly cancelled. The

Sisters through survival

October 05, 2018

Four local women share their breast cancer journeys Maybe it's the scenic beauty of the Wisconsin River valley. Maybe it's because you need only walk a handful of steps to

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