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COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of May 3

May 03, 2021

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine appointments are a popular new option for anyone age 16 and older, patients and non-patients, at the Gundersen Onalaska Clinic. New this week, hours expand on Wednesday

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of April 26

April 26, 2021

Gundersen Health System now offers walk-in appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine for adult patients and non-patients at its Onalaska Clinic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Adult Gundersen patients

Use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine resumes after study

April 26, 2021

Use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will resume at Gundersen Health System, based on CDC and FDA guidance. Available data suggest the risk of blood clots is very low

Sustainability

Lighting, solar projects aim to improve the health of our communities

April 22, 2021

After becoming the first known healthcare system to offset 100% of its fossil fuel use with locally produced energy, Gundersen Health System decided to expand its efforts systemwide and improve

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of April 19

April 19, 2021

Gundersen has fully vaccinated about 30,000 patients across its system. The COVID-19 vaccine is the surest way for us to end the pandemic. We encourage everyone to take any opportunity

Gundersen St. Joseph's wins commercial design award from InBusiness

Sustainability

New Gundersen St. Joseph’s facility recognized for design

April 13, 2021

Greater Madison InBusiness honored Gundersen St. Joseph's new $33 million facility with a Commercial Design Award. The Best New Development or Renovation–Health Care award recognizes the adaptability and flexibility of

Update on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

April 13, 2021

The CDC and FDA recommend vaccinators pause administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. In six cases out of 6.8 million Johnson & Johnson doses given in the U.S., patients

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of April 12

April 12, 2021

Gundersen Health System welcomes anyone age 16 and older to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, including those who are not already patients. Adult Gundersen patients can schedule their vaccine appointment

Gundersen reaches vaccination milestones

April 08, 2021

More than 25,000 Gundersen Health System patients have been fully vaccinated (one or two doses) against COVID-19, an important milestone in the ongoing effort to end the pandemic. The system

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of April 5

April 05, 2021

Effective today, April 5, all Gundersen patients age 16 and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Adult patients who prefer an appointment at Gundersen's Onalaska Clinic can schedule their

Everyone age 16 and older is eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

April 05, 2021

As of April 5, 2021, all Wisconsin residents age 16 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. "We expect vaccine supplies to remain steady," said Leah Eckstein, public

Visitor policy modified at Gundersen Behavioral Health

April 01, 2021

Adult and pediatric patients allowed two support persons Effective Friday, April 2, adult inpatient Behavioral Health patients may have up to two support persons over the age of 16 every

Luke Peterson, MD, returns to Gundersen St. Joseph's

March 31, 2021

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics welcomes pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Luke Peterson, MD, back to Hillsboro. "It feels great to be back in my hometown providing ear

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of March 29

March 29, 2021

Latest Gundersen has received a limited amount of Johnson & Johnson vaccine and will provide it for patients beginning this week. Patients will not be able to choose whether they

Gundersen honors doctors with food pantry donations

March 25, 2021

In recognition of its physicians on Doctor's Day, March 30, Gundersen Health System donated to 38 area food pantries along with WAFER Food Pantry and The Hunger Task Force in

New VP leads Nursing, Patient Experience

March 24, 2021

Gundersen Health System welcomes Andrea Hauser, DNP, RN, CNL, as its vice president of Nursing and Patient Experience overseeing the intersection of high-quality care and exceptional patient experience. Hauser, a

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of March 22

March 22, 2021

Gundersen is inviting patients 16 to 64 with certain medical conditions to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments may not be available immediately when someone is eligible. Gundersen Critical Access Hospital

Gundersen invites patients ages 16 to 64 with certain medical conditions to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations

March 19, 2021

Eligible patients will receive invitations through MyChart, mailed letter Gundersen Health System invites more patients to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination as eligibility expands, supply increases, and community vaccination options grow

COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of March 15

March 15, 2021

Vaccine supply is slowly increasing and most Gundersen Health System patients who previously had first-dose vaccine appointments cancelled have been rescheduled. Gundersen is partnering with La Crosse County to vaccinate

Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Clinics expands Ophthalmology services

March 09, 2021

Ophthalmology and an expanded scope of eye care returned to Wabasha last week with the arrival of Gundersen Ophthalmologist Anna Kitzmann, MD. Dr. Kitzmann joins Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Hospital and

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