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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 less energy, reduce the cost of care, and support the local economy. And within the system, there’s no better example than Gundersen’s Sparta Clinic, which was built with the goal of being energy neutral, something it achieved following its completion in 2017.Gundersen Sparta Clinic was designed to ...

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

 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 about her procedure for a moment, thanks to a new four-legged friend.It was Treka’s first day roaming the halls of Gundersen Health System’s La Crosse Hospital. She’s the newest canine in the pet therapy program, a partnership between Gundersen and the Coulee Regio ...

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Friendship by accident

 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 eastbound on Interstate 90 at 75 mph, descending into the river valley on what’s known locally as the Nodine hill. He had been attending a motorcycle rally in Money Creek near Houston, Minn., but he had to get on the road early to get home for a birthday party and bap ...

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Gundersen honored for organ and tissue donation efforts


 
 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 Organ and Tissue Donation (UW OTD) honored Gundersen today with the Bronze Award of Hope and recognition for Excellence in Tissue Donation.  In addi ...

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


 
 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 or guardians can schedule an appointment by calling (608) 775-6829. Patients and non-patients are welcome at Gundersen for initial vaccinations and boosters ...

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Gundersen, Bellin Health discuss merger

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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Jarman named vice president of Gundersen Medical Education

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

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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How a small break room created a lasting friendship

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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Gundersen vaccine champion highlighted in new national video

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

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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Gundersen among best in nation for patient experience

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 donates $50,000 to new WAFER facility

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 offers COVID vaccine for everyone 6 months and older

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 offering new COVID bivalent vaccine booster

For the Pfizer bivalent vaccine, anyone 12 years and older is eligible at least two months after the primary series or prior booster. ...

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