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Gundersen offers COVID vaccine for everyone 6 months and older

September 23, 2022

COVID-19 vaccine is available during scheduled appointments at most Gundersen primary care locations and at the Gundersen Onalaska Clinic.

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Gundersen donates $50,000 to new WAFER facility

September 22, 2022

As part of our mission, Gundersen donated $50,000 to WAFER Food Pantry to improve access to healthy foods for our neighbors.

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Gundersen among best in nation for patient experience

September 21, 2022

Healthgrades® honored Gundersen’s La Crosse Hospital as a recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the 15th consecutive year.

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Gundersen vaccine champion highlighted in new national video

September 20, 2022

Through his vaccine advocacy work, Rajiv Naik, MD, Gundersen Pediatrics, is featured by the American Academy of Pediatrics, to help spread the word about the importance of the HPV vaccine.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Gundersen Sparta Clinic saves green, attracts talent with sustainable model

April 21, 2022

Gundersen Health System has been a leader in sustainable energy practices, designing new facilities and adapting existing locations to use less energy, reduce the cost of care, and support the

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Gundersen Moundview welcomes new nurse practitioner to Friendship Clinic

April 05, 2022

Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics is pleased to welcome family nurse practitioner, Jennifer (Jen) Kohnke, APNP. She is now seeing patients at Friendship Clinic. Kohnke cares for patients of all

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Gundersen offers second COVID-19 vaccine booster to certain groups

April 05, 2022

Beginning Thursday, April 14, Gundersen Health System will offer second boosters of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for patients and non-patients age 50 and older and for those who are

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New Gundersen VP ready to serve with agile & actionable insights

April 05, 2022

Growing up in a small Minnesota farming community taught Krister Mattson about hard work, pride in community, and how an innovative spark can be turned into action. “I learned the

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Jenny Hust, NP, returns to Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s

March 31, 2022

Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Clinics welcomes family nurse practitioner, Jenny Hust, NP, home to Wabasha. “It feels great to be back in my hometown providing care,” Hust said. “As

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Gundersen honors doctors with local food pantry donations

March 30, 2022

National Doctors’ Day is celebrated each March 30. Doctors work side-by-side with nurse practitioners, physician assistants and countless others who are equally dedicated to ensuring patients and communities have high

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'Transformative digital era’ motivates ITDS VP

March 25, 2022

During more than two decades of leadership in information technology, Eric Dehn has found success depends on much more than software and hardware. “Capturing hearts and minds is job number

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