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Gundersen receives $1.5 million for Cancer Research

August 17, 2016

Gundersen Medical Foundation is pleased to announce that Mrs. Betty Kabara has made an extraordinary gift of $1.5 million to the Kabara Cancer Research Institute. Established in 2008 with an

Gundersen St. Joseph's announces interim leadership

July 21, 2016

When Garith Steiner graduated among Luther College's second class of nursing students in 1979, he never dreamed he would spend nearly 30 years in the same place. Now, the former

Palmer Lutheran Health Center & Gundersen create local healthcare system

June 29, 2016

July 1 will mark an important milestone for Gundersen Health System and Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union. That is when the two organizations will combine efforts under the

Sustainability

Gundersen earns prestigious environmental awards

May 19, 2016

For the tenth consecutive year, Gundersen Health System has been recognized by Practice Greenhealth for their environmental initiatives. During CleanMed, the national environmental conference for leaders in healthcare sustainability, Gundersen

Gundersen Health Plan and Unity Health Plans Insurance merger approved

May 12, 2016

Unity Health Plans Insurance Corporation (Unity) and Gundersen Health Plan (GHP) have announced the merger structure and top executive team of the combined organization. The merger combines the two health

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May 10, 2016

Global Partners volunteer: 'I would go back in a heartbeat'

May 04, 2016

Global Partners volunteers demonstrate there is no such thing as a "cookie cutter" volunteer. Those who donate their time and talent come from different departments, offering a wide array of

Thanks to Foundation for support of major nursing event

May 04, 2016

The Nursing Research on the Green planning committee thanks Gundersen Medical Foundation and contributors to the Philip J. Dahlberg, MD, Nursing Lectureship Fund for their continued support of Nursing Research

Steppin' up for Steppin' Out in Pink

May 03, 2016

Living a fuller life is one lesson learned by 2016 honorary chairwoman For all breast cancer victims, there is that moment when she hears the news: It's a feeling she

Response to "A More Detailed Understanding of Factors Associated With Hospital Profitability"

May 02, 2016

A message from Scott Rathgaber, MD, chief executive officer, and Dara Bartels, chief financial officer: A misleading article in the May issue of Health Affairs challenges Gundersen Health System's position

Gundersen Hotel and Suites plan ready for City review

March 29, 2016

Plans are coming into focus for a hotel to enrich care for Gundersen Health System patients, their families and the community. MBA Architects and developer Premier Hotel Properties will soon

Gundersen ready to care for patients with IA Health Link managed care organizations

March 28, 2016

Gundersen Health System is ready to care for patients in partnership with IA Health Link, the state of Iowa’s new Medicaid managed care program. Gundersen has contracted with Amerigroup Iowa

Gundersen Dental and Eye Clinic opens in Prairie du Chien

March 22, 2016

Patients in the Prairie du Chien area who need vision and dental services can now receive their care in a new location. The 8,000-square-foot clinic, located at 118 South Marquette

Gundersen’s medical education earn top award

March 15, 2016

From left to right, Dr. Michael Dolan, Gudersen Medical Foundation; Dr. Greg Thompson, Gundersen Medical Foundation; Dr. William McDade, Chair, ACGME Awards Committee; Dr. Richard Levin, President and CEO of

IRB celebrates 40 years of protecting patients’ rights

March 15, 2016

Forty years ago, Gundersen raised the bar for research of human subjects with the creation of its Institutional Review Board (IRB). Efforts to promote the highest ethical standards in research

King and Queen of the 2016 Emerald Ball

March 15, 2016

King of the 8th annual Emerald Ball is a familiar and formidable presence at Gundersen and an unwavering supporter of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals ®: David Amborn. Joining him as

Close the Pine Ridge gap: Miles and medicine

February 15, 2016

Some 650 miles to our west, just a day’s drive, the people living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation struggle with healthcare access that their counterparts in La Crosse take

Family Medicine Residency Program addresses shortage of primary care physicians

February 15, 2016

Representing the Family Medicine Residency Program team at a recent Gundersen Health System Board of Trustees meeting are (front, L-R) Dana Meyers, Paula Ebert and Jennifer Lee; and (back, L-R)

New archive office is safeguarding our past

February 15, 2016

Gundersen Medical Foundation has a history of great deeds. One of its latest programs targets the preservation of Gundersen’s past. New archive office Former Health Sciences Library director Kay Cimpl

Steppin' Out in Pink announces top fundraisers

February 15, 2016

Gundersen Medical Foundation's 10th annual Steppin' Out in Pink proved pink is powerful —more than 6,400 walkers of all ages stepped out to help raise more than $432,000 for local

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