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Gundersen St. Joseph's support services building opens March 2

… February 28, 2020   Gundersen St. Joseph's patients who need copies of medical records or to discuss billing can visit the renovated clinic at 300 Water Ave. The … 4:30 p.m. weekdays. …   Gundersen St. Joseph's patients who need copies of medical records or to discuss billing can visit the renovated clinic at 300 Water Ave. The …

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Significant strides at Steppin' Out in Pink


 
 Gundersen's La Crosse Campus was a packed with pink Saturday, Sept. 8, as 6,400 walkers and another 1,000 volunteers participated in Gundersen Medical Foundation's 13th annual Steppin' Out in Pink. By the numbers 480 breast cancer survivors (record) 6,400 participants  1,800 first-time participants 372 teams (record) 1,000 volunteers $400,000 raised in 2018 $5.2 million ra ...

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Staying safe in areas damaged by floodwater


 
 The current stretch of heavy rain has many area residents cleaning up water damage in their homes and on their property. Gundersen Health System offers the following general information and safety measures for cleaning up flooded areas. Tetanus boosters and floods: Area Gundersen Clinics will administer tetanus (Tdap) boosters as needed for patients coming in for injury eva ...

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Gundersen among best in nation for patient experience

… Healthgrades analyzes patient outcome data on 45 million+ Medicare medical claims records of the most recent three-year time period available for nearly 4,500 … Healthgrades analyzes patient outcome data on 45 million+ Medicare medical claims records of the most recent three-year time period available for nearly 4,500 …

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Gundersen opens Eye Clinic in Richland Center

… services and support patients. Dr. Walker also has access to patient medical records and health histories for any and all future care patients receive. Erdmann … services and support patients. Dr. Walker also has access to patient medical records and health histories for any and all future care patients receive. Erdmann …

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Innovation, compassion drive new Gundersen Health System CIO

  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 is not afraid to try new things. That's very exciting," he said. Praveen joined Gundersen Jan. 25 as the system's new chief information officer. The new senior leader will be focused intensely on Gundersen's digital transfo ...

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Gundersen Orthopedic Surgery among best in the nation

… years) Healthgrades evaluates approximately 45 million Medicare inpatient records for almost 4,500 short-term acute care hospitals nationwide to assess … years) Healthgrades evaluates approximately 45 million Medicare inpatient records for almost 4,500 short-term acute care hospitals nationwide to assess …

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Burn up the dance floor - and calories

  Create an account: Community MembersCreate an account: Gundersen Employees Members of the Happy Twirlers Square Dance Club are seen here helping to raise money for the fight against diabetes.When Bob Cibulka and his friends take the floor, they'll be dancing to the tune of Minutes in Motion.Bob is vice president and a spokesman for the Happy Twirlers Square Dance Club, which meets every Wednesday night at La Crosse's Concordia Ba ...

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Is winter zapping your motivation to exercise? Try these tips.


 
 For many people, it can be difficult to maintain an exercise routine once temperatures dip and snow flies. While it's normal to feel unmotivated this time of year, you don't have to wait for warmer weather to start moving. Get inspired now with these tips! Make it social. Encourage a friend or family member to be your virtual workout buddy. Holding each other accountable ca ...

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Whitehall woman can't wait for Minutes in Motion

  Create an account: Community MembersCreate an account: Gundersen Employees "I first saw Minutes in Motion on the Gundersen Health System webpage. It was in its beginning stage and they were saying they were going to start a program to help motivate people to exercise. My instant thought? What's this going to cost? I went up a few weeks later, and there it was! Free sign up. I read through the explanation of the program and though ...

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Tobacco cessation

Quitting smoking can be difficult, but each year thousands quit and improve their length and quality of life. You can quit, too. We can help. ...

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6 easy tips to drink more water daily

    Are you struggling to stay hydrated? Water is an essential component of your body and is vital to your health. Dehydration can lead to zapped energy levels, brain fog, increased fatigue, poor digestion and dry skin. Use these six tips to help you feel your best and consume more water daily. Create routines. Get in the habit of drinking a tall glass of water when you wake up and before each meal. Then, have a small glass of ...

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If it sounds too good to be true...

 Three reasons weight loss supplements might not be as great as they sound.There are many supplements out there that claim to help you lose a lot of weight fast. When swim-suit season is just around the corner, it can be easy to fall victim to these claims. However, these supplements are a waste of money at best and may even be harmful to your health.Why they just aren't worth it:There is no guarantee that the product is safe or effective. S ...

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Gut health 101: Is your poop normal?

Gundersen Nutrition TherapyGo ahead, get your laughs out now. But the fact is: everyone poops, and what goes in, must come out. Inspecting the consistency of your stool is a great way to determine how well your bodily systems are working to absorb nutrients and eliminate waste. The Bristol Stool chart is a helpful tool that categorizes stool based on shape and consistency, and illustrates what's normal (or not) when it comes to your poop. &n ...

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Survivorship Clinic ensures continued care after treatment

… because of my cancer treatment? What is the chance that my cancer will return? What records do I need to keep about my treatment? What can I do to take care of myself … because of my cancer treatment? What is the chance that my cancer will return? What records do I need to keep about my treatment? What can I do to take care of myself …