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Father standing with his arm around son.

'Parties,’ positivity and pride: Gundersen grows with son, father

September 20, 2022

Larry Tichenor knows physicians see many people, but when they’re at our hospital, staff caring for the father-son team have made them feel like they’re the only patients there.

Man and woman sitting on a bench and smiling.

How a small break room created a lasting friendship

September 16, 2022

Gundersen's Adam Bryhn, 40, and Elaine Stelloh, 80, had only a small break room in common—until they began talking. Today, "he’s my very best friend,” Stelloh said.

Woman hanging sign at steppin out in pink set up.

Think pink: Support survivors and research through Steppin’ Out in Pink

September 15, 2022

Poor weather canceled this year's Steppin' Out in Pink. Let's make sure survivors feel our support through your generous contributions.

Jarman named vice president of Gundersen Medical Education

August 15, 2022

Benjamin Jarman, MD, has been named the next vice president/Designated Institutional Official (DIO) of Medical Education at Gundersen Health System.

Gundersen, Bellin Health discuss merger

June 08, 2022

After the planned merger, the health systems will offer access to more resources and a broader network of services that will improve care for the patients and families they serve.

Gundersen offers Pfizer COVID vaccine boosters for 5- to 11-year-olds May 25

May 24, 2022

Gundersen Health System will offer Pfizer COVID vaccine boosters to 5- to 11-year-olds starting May 25. COVID vaccine is available during scheduled appointments at most Gundersen primary care locations. Parents

Friendship by accident

May 18, 2022

First responder, victim share bond that’s lasted 20 years Dan Stecker remembers the day well. It was 6:30 a.m. Sunday, June 6, 2004. He was riding his 1977 BMW motorcycle

Gundersen honored for organ and tissue donation efforts

May 18, 2022

Christine Waller, MD, receives prestigious Donn Dexter Physician Excellence Award Gundersen Health System is a top performer for saving and improving lives through organ and tissue donation. University of Wisconsin

New pet therapy dog begins at Gundersen, affirms relationship with CRHS

May 10, 2022

As Treka carefully approached her bedside, a young girl, who in a short time would be entering surgery, reached out her hand, a broad smile stretching across her face, forgetting

Gundersen Sparta Clinic saves green, attracts talent with sustainable model

April 21, 2022

Gundersen Sparta Clinic saves green, attracts talent with sustainable model Gundersen Health System has been a leader in sustainable energy practices, designing new facilities and adapting existing locations to use

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