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Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s begins COVID-19 vaccinations Feb. 4 for seniors

February 01, 2021

Gundersen St. Elizabeth's continues to offer a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine to seniors 65 years of age and older . Those who qualify in this group can pre-register for

Innovation, compassion drive new Gundersen Health System CIO

February 01, 2021

Praveen Chopra saw an opportunity at Gundersen Health System to pair his passions as an executive leader. "Gundersen has a caring, compassionate culture, but also an innovative spirit. This organization

‘Surgeon’s surgeon’ leaves a legacy of innovation, integrity

January 29, 2021

Gundersen Health System is mourning the passing of a long-time physician and organization leader. Sigurd B. Gundersen, Jr., MD, passed away the morning of Jan. 27 at the age of

COVID vaccination of those 65+ begins in Adams and Marquette Counties

January 27, 2021

Adults age 65 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine per recently updated state government guidelines. Local health officials ask for patience as they begin vaccinating eligible

Help Gundersen prepare for your COVID-19 vaccination

January 20, 2021

Gundersen Health System leaders and staff are glad so many of our patients would like to get the COVID-19 vaccine. We're eager to protect you from the virus, and we

Vaccine rollout continues

January 13, 2021

Local health officials continue to follow the government's phased vaccine distribution guidelines by vaccinating those at greatest risk, including healthcare personnel, law enforcement, fire departments and long-term care residents. Due

Gundersen St. Joseph’s recognized for patient satisfaction, quality

January 05, 2021

The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) recognized Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics as a top quartile performer in

Our shot of hope in 2021

January 04, 2021

Scott Rathgaber, MD, CEO, Gundersen Health System and Paul Mueller, MD, regional vice president, Southwest Wisconsin Region, Mayo Clinic Health System We are in the middle of the greatest public

Visitor guidelines change Jan. 4

January 03, 2021

Due to a recent decrease in community spread of COVID-19, patients visiting Gundersen Health System hospitals and clinic can soon bring one person with them. Beginning, Monday, Jan. 4, one

2021

December 31, 2020

Top baby names 2020 at Gundersen Health System

Oh baby! Gundersen sets birth delivery record in 2020

December 30, 2020

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse welcomed 1,696 newborns in 2020, a record number delivered at the facility. Deliveries included 844 girls and 852 boys. Gundersen delivered 34 sets of

Gundersen begins COVID-19 vaccinations on historic day in local healthcare

December 22, 2020

Our world and our community have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. We've faced months of sacrifice, waves of infection and illness and loss. Today, relief. Our shot of hope is

Gundersen receives COVID-19 vaccine in La Crosse

December 22, 2020

After weeks of preparation, Gundersen Health System will receive its first allocation of COVID-19 vaccine this afternoon (Dec. 21) at its La Crosse headquarters. Staff at greatest risk of virus

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Online COVID-19 screening, test self-scheduling reduce wait times for patients

December 10, 2020

Gundersen's online COVID-19 screening and self-scheduled testing locations have expanded since this article was published. Contact your nearest Gundersen location for details. Some Gundersen Health System patients can now be

Gundersen St. Elizabeth's welcomes new orthopedic specialist

December 09, 2020

It's a homecoming he has envisioned for years and a place he once called home and now reclaims again. As he and his family settle into their new community of

Lovelights program at Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics, Hillsboro.

Honor someone special with a Love Light

December 02, 2020

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics invites the community to honor a special person in their life or someone who passed with a Love Light on the Hospital's holiday tree

We're changing our name to MyChart

November 23, 2020

Gundersen Health System is renaming MyCare, its secure patient portal, to MyChart on Sunday, Dec. 6, and giving it a facelift. The new name and new look will be shared

COVID-19 pandemic worsens in Gundersen Health System's service area

November 19, 2020

Experts recommend gathering only with household members during upcoming holidays The COVID-19 pandemic has breached emergency levels in Gundersen Health System's service areas and the crisis will worsen if communities

New Gundersen Pharmacy launches app, offers free shipping

November 18, 2020

Gundersen Pharmacy is making it easier for consumers to order and receive their prescriptions through a new mobile app. Through the Gundersen Pharmacy app , patients and those who do

Keep our community warm by donating to Gundersen's blanket drive

November 16, 2020

Gundersen Health System's annual Wrapping the Community in Warmth blanket drive is Nov. 16 through Dec. 11. The event supports local organizations throughout the Tri-state Region, including The Salvation Army

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