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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

Taleb leads Wapiti team

April 03, 2020

Dr. Ameen Taleb, Medical Director of E.R./Hospitalist Ameen Taleb, MD, who specializes in emergency care, is leading the transition to Wapiti Medical Staffing for hospitalist services in the Emergency Department

Gundersen Boscobel Hospital Pharmacy renovation enhances chemotherapy services

March 30, 2020

Boscobel Hospital Pharmacy team: Lynea Dempsey and Nancy French, Pharmacy Techs; Director of Pharmacy Doug Knoble and Sarah Hubbard, Pharmacist. Missing from photo: Tara Wood, Pharmacist. An extensive remodel to

Gundersen doctors donate to local food pantry

March 30, 2020

Dr. Colleen McCurry presents check to Northern Grant County Food Pantry, Boscobel Caregivers at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics do so much more than simply heal bodies. Their personal

Gundersen honors doctors with food pantry donations

March 30, 2020

March 30 is Doctor's Day. This national day of recognition honors physicians for their ability to comfort and heal through unsurpassed skill and dedication. Few professions in the world require

New Gundersen Boscobel administrator: Helping others 'is my calling and purpose'

March 26, 2020

Gundersen Boscobel Administrator Theresa Braudt, MSN, RN As a Boscobel native and employee at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics for 16 years, Theresa Braudt, MSN, RN, knows the importance

Gundersen develops COVID-19 test

March 21, 2020

Gundersen Health System has developed a test that detects coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and is now able to determine the result of tests given to patients. The Gundersen Medical Foundation's Microbiology

Gundersen moves some clinic appointments to phone

March 20, 2020

Gundersen Health System is changing how it handles some clinic appointments at all locations to help prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Effective immediately and for the coming

Gundersen, leaders honored for Patriotic support

March 09, 2020

The U.S. Department of Defense honored Gundersen Health System and two Audiology leaders for supporting a team member who serves our nation. Milton Schmida, AuD, Audiology section head, and Brian

Optometrist joins Gundersen Boscobel Hospital Board

March 05, 2020

Dr. Andy Nahas, newest Gundersen Boscobel Hospital Board member Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics welcomes Gundersen optometrist Andrew Nahas, OD, to its Hospital Board. Dr. Nahas joins the 11-member

Gundersen St. Joseph's support services building opens March 2

February 28, 2020

Gundersen St. Joseph's patients who need copies of medical records or to discuss billing can visit the renovated clinic at 300 Water Ave. The Lakeside Support Services Building, which opens

Donation establishes Family Medicine Residency Endowment

February 26, 2020

With a generous lead gift from Lea Cornell, MD, a retired Gundersen physician, and other donors who have directed gifts to medical education, the Lea Cornell, MD Director of Family

Gaming marathon benefits Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®

February 24, 2020

Join local gamers at a 12-hour gaming event sponsored by the Coulee Region Gaming Guild. Proceeds from the event will benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® at Gundersen Health System. The

Gundersen Health System and Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center in Wabasha, Minn., consider possible affiliation

February 20, 2020

Gundersen Health System and Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center, part of Ascension, are discussing the possibility of a regional affiliation to expand services to patients in and around Wabasha, Minn., and

Gundersen Boscobel announces scholarships for 2020

February 13, 2020

The Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics (GBAHC) Board of Directors, the Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics (BAHC) Foundation and the Partners of Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics are

New Gundersen St. Joseph's administrator focuses on care, relationships

February 06, 2020

Kristie McCoic's connection to Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics and its communities goes beyond her nearly 20 years of staff support. "I was actually born at what was then

Investing in care close to home

February 03, 2020

All Winona services available in May Thousands of people in the Winona area set aside hours of personal time every year to drive to Gundersen Health System appointments in La

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