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Gundersen St. Joseph's named to Top 20 Critical Access Hospital list

June 12, 2018

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics is one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) for quality in the United States. The Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals, including Gundersen

Gundersen orthopedic care now available at Gundersen Moundview

May 29, 2018

Pain doesn't have to be part of your daily routine. "What I hear often from patients is 'I want to be free from pain and get back to the things

Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance and La Crosse Fire Department to partner on paramedic services

May 24, 2018

In an effort to continue providing high-quality emergency medical response, Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance and La Crosse Fire Department have entered into an agreement to allow La Crosse Fire Department employees

A. Erik Gundersen MD with Medical Residents

Medical education endowments at Gundersen reach goal

May 23, 2018

Exceptional medical education and research are what distinguishes Gundersen Healthy System as a regional academic medical center and not just another community hospital. Medical education at Gundersen receives substantial support

The William A. Agger Student Bioscience Internship now has its first intern, Corina Valencia from UW-L. She is pictured here with retired physician and director of Medical Research, William Agger, MD, and benefactors Dr. Seuk and Rita Kang and Rebecca and James Naugler.

Tick-borne infections focus of first microbiology research intern

May 22, 2018

Gundersen's Microbiology Laboratory is pleased to welcome Corina Valencia, a junior from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-L) and the first recipient of the William A. Agger, MD, Student Bioscience

Gundersen surgeon Timothy Minus, DO, and Brad Maurhoff, PA-C

Gundersen surgery, wound care now available at Gundersen Moundview

May 21, 2018

When surgery is needed, it pays to get care close to home. "Many patients have expressed to me relief when discovering there is surgical care available within a few miles

Pillowcase donation brings kids comfort, smiles

May 21, 2018

Seamstress Doris Monroe When Doris Monroe and her friends get together, every stitch they set is placed with a purpose: To bring joy to kids and their families at Gundersen

Gundersen's new fellowship program prepares nurse for manager role

May 16, 2018

Nurses who seek management roles at Gundersen Health System can now learn and practice the skills needed to become effective leaders, thanks to the Clinical Manager Fellowship Program. Established in

Degen Berglund announces CPAP, DME/HME changes, focus on pharmacy and retail

May 10, 2018

Degen Berglund has provided a variety of services to customers in the La Crosse area for more than 30 years, including durable medical equipment (DME), home medical equipment (HME) and

Integrated care brings together physical and mental healthcare

May 09, 2018

Being healthy means paying attention to body and mind. Gundersen Health System is making both these key aspects of health more readily available to patients, through its unique "integrated care"

Massage Therapy now available at Gundersen St. Joseph's

May 07, 2018

Massage therapy, a new service available at Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital, will begin May 14. The new service will be provided at the hospital by licensed massage therapist, Becky Walker

Bicycling benefits almost everyone

May 01, 2018

Now that we've finally seen the last of winter in our area, it's time to turn to thoughts to spring. For many, that includes getting back out on a bicycle

Gundersen Boscobel among "Big Shot" honorees

May 01, 2018

Vaccinations are vitally important to protecting children and adults from diseases like measles, pertussis, influenza and many others. Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics was recently recognized for its work

Gundersen employees invest in their patients and their passions

May 01, 2018

Most people who choose a career in healthcare do so because they are passionate about helping people and they choose to make a meaningful difference through their work. That's also

Protecting against the measles

April 25, 2018

With the recent confirmed case of measles in our area and contact this patient had in La Crosse and Trempealeau County establishments, Gundersen Health System shares the following steps to

Gundersen celebrates National Healthcare Volunteer Week

April 14, 2018

Gundersen celebrates National Healthcare Volunteer Week 'We get you there.' –Volunteer Transport Services National Healthcare Volunteer Week holds special importance to Gundersen Health System. We celebrate over 700 dedicated Gundersen

Gundersen Holmen Clinic welcomes practitioner

April 09, 2018

Michael Horner, PA-C, is thrilled to be seeing his patients at the Gundersen Holmen Clinic. Horner has been a Gundersen provider in the area since December and now joins the

Gundersen Decorah Rehab Services: Care with a personal touch

April 05, 2018

In two decades of private rehab practice in northeast Iowa, the therapists at Team Rehab have come see what makes northeast Iowa special. "People in northeast Iowa have a genuine

Gundersen welcomes new counselor to Sparta and Tomah

April 05, 2018

Gundersen Behavioral Health in Tomah and Sparta are pleased to welcome an expert mental health counselor to their staffs. Donna Kettner, a licensed clinical social worker, has lived in Sparta

Clinician excited to be caring for Waukon community

April 04, 2018

Perhaps it was fate that brought Raquel Ristau, PA-C, to Gundersen Waukon Clinic. "I grew up in a small town, Cresco, and have a built-in gravitation to rural medicine," says

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