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Gundersen Eye Clinics resume care after temporary COVID-19 closure

May 11, 2020

Following a temporary closure in April due to COVID-19 to ensure patient health and safety, Gundersen Health System Eye Clinics will resume services, initially with a limited appointment schedule. Patients

Gundersen Tri-County resumes limited in-person care

May 11, 2020

Patient and staff safety top priorities at all locations Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics is resuming limited in-person clinic appointments and elective procedures. The safe, careful approach to resuming in-person

On the frontline: Deena Athas, MD

May 11, 2020

It is never out of the scope for infectious disease physicians to someday be confronted with a serious outbreak, but when that would be, on what scale, and to what

Gloved hands give false hope of spreading germs and contracting COVID-19

May 07, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people are taking extra precautions to reduce their risk of contracting this virus including wearing gloves when heading out in public. While vinyl, latex and nitryl

Gundersen Moundview expands telehealth services

May 01, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics is now offering expanded telehealth services at its clinics in Friendship and Westfield as an alternative to in-person clinic

Emily Hansen named honorary chair of Steppin' Out in Pink

April 29, 2020

'We cannot plan everything in this life' Breast cancer survivor Emily Hansen is the 2020 honorary chair of Steppin' Out in Pink. She shares her story to stress the importance

Now more than ever, we are called upon to make a difference.

Support local healthcare heroes during national day of giving on May 5

April 28, 2020

As the life-threatening COVID-19 pandemic reaches our communities, the need for support has never been greater. #GivingTuesdayNow on May 5, 2020, is a new day of giving to meet the

Gundersen Boscobel now offering telehealth visits

April 24, 2020

In response to the coronavirus 2019 pandemic, Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics is now offering alternatives to in-person clinic visits through expanded telehealth services. "Many appointments can be managed

Welcome Travis Wojtowicz, PA-C to Elroy Clinic

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics welcomes Travis Wojtowicz, PA-C, to its Elroy Clinic

April 23, 2020

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics welcomes Travis Wojtowicz, PA-C, to its Elroy Clinic Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics is proud to welcome a new physician assistant to its

Orthotics and Prosthetics teams will make 6,000 face shields for frontline staff

April 23, 2020

In early March, Gundersen occupational therapist Nathan Jordan's primary responsibility was helping patients by fitting and adjusting their wheelchairs. Today, he's one of dozens of staff members redeployed to an

Donations support local healthcare heroes

April 22, 2020

In these challenging and uncertain times, we all want to help and do our part. Boscobel area residents have stepped up to support local businesses, organizations and those working on

Nancy Copus, RN: We are in this together

April 20, 2020

I always wanted to be a nurse and, in 1995, I became one. My assignments have shifted over the decades, but today I'm testing patients for COVID-19 at Gundersen's drive-up

Former Gundersen MA finds a way to help COVID-19 response

April 16, 2020

No longer able to provide patient care, Mandi Wolfe found a way to help protect patients and staff from coronavirus disease 2019. Wolfe, 42, of Onalaska, was a medical assistant

3D mammography now available in Hillsboro, Wi at Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics.

Gundersen brings the power of 3D mammography to Boscobel

April 14, 2020

Gundersen Health System's Mobile Mammography Coach is now equipped with 3D mammography, making advanced imaging technology close to home at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics. "The benefit of 3D

Gundersen Eye Clinics close temporarily due to COVID-19

April 09, 2020

With patient health and safety in mind during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gundersen Health System will temporarily close some of its Eye Clinics effective Monday, April 13. Temporary closures include Gundersen

Quick and simple no-bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies

April 09, 2020

by Hannah Robaczewski, RDN, CD, Registered Dietitian, Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics and Aeriana Culpitt, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics Looking for a simple

Gundersen temporarily reduces staff due to COVID-19

April 07, 2020

Gundersen Health System is temporarily reducing staffing levels across its system through furloughs and reduction in hours for some staff. This decision will allow Gundersen to address the financial stress

Viral genome sequencing adds new tool for understanding and mitigating COVID-19

April 05, 2020

In March, Gundersen Medical Foundation's Microbiology Research Laboratory developed a test that detects coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The test allows Gundersen to produce results in-house for patient testing for COVID-19, reducing

Gundersen Moundview is prepared for COVID-19

April 03, 2020

Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics has implemented precautionary measures to keep staff and patients safe amid the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is prepared to handle an influx

Pictured (left to right) are Kim Hanson, Purchasing; Mandy Nogle, director of Development, Gundersen Medical Foundation; and Marc Barger, representing Sichuan Xinrui Oil Painting Academy.

Separated by COVID-19, united by humanity

April 03, 2020

International artists donate $2,000 to Gundersen Medical Foundation supporting 'sister city' during global pandemic Gundersen Medical Foundation would like to extend their sincere gratitude and thanks to Mr. Wang Jianjun

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