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

  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 screened for COVID-19 online and self-schedule a COVID-19 test, speeding up the process for many community members and helping relieve overburdened staff.How does it work?Gundersen patients who have a MyChart accou ...

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Gundersen Sparta Clinic honored with 'green' award

 The Gundersen Sparta Clinic has been recognized for their successful sustainability practices. The clinic was one of the organizations recently honored at the U.S. Green Building Council Wisconsin (USGBC Wisconsin) Transformation Leadership Awards. The event highlights groups and organizations championing sustainable practices and helping drive the green transformation of Wisconsin."The Transformation Awards recognize the triple bottom-line ...

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A pioneer in bereavement care

Rana Limbo supports Resolve Through Sharing as the program’s director emerita—and there is no question that her work as a nurse, a researcher, an educator and a leader has changed lives. ...

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Gundersen brings the power of 3D mammography to Boscobel

  Gundersen Health System's Mobile Mammography Coach is now equipped with 3D mammography, making advanced imaging technology close to home at Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics."The benefit of 3D mammography is that breast tissue can be evaluated layer by layer, making fine details more visible and no longer hidden by overlapping tissue," said Judy Dayton, Director of Ancillary Services.A standard digital mammogram provides do ...

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Visitor policy modified at Gundersen Behavioral Health

 Adult and pediatric patients allowed two support personsEffective Friday, April 2, adult inpatient Behavioral Health patients may have up to two support persons over the age of 16 every 24 hours. Pediatric inpatient Behavioral Health patients may have up to two parents or guardians every 24 hours.Visits are limited to 30 minutes during visiting hours and must be scheduled in advance by calling (608) 775-3523. Support person(s) are important ...

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Gundersen prioritizes ACES as part of collaborative community effort

 As part of a collaborative community effort to build a resilient and trauma-informed community, Gundersen Health System has identified adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma-informed care (TIC) a system-wide strategic priority in 2019 and beyond.What are ACEs?An adverse childhood experience (ACE) is an event or set of circumstances experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful – such as living with a parent stru ...

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Employees Helping Employees Emergency Fund off to a strong start

 Earlier this year, the Gundersen Medical Foundation created the Employees Helping Employees Emergency Fund. It is primarily supported by Gundersen employees who donate to help fellow employees struck by financial hardships."The fund helps cover costs that an employee may struggle to pay during an emergency, such as housing, utilities, expensive repairs or medical expenses," reports Ashley Zibrowski, the Foundation's fund allocation manager. ...

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Gundersen offers safe, convenient new drive-thru lab location

After a successful test-run on the La Crosse Campus, Gundersen Lab Services is ready to go with a new, more permanent drive-thru location.The new location at 1207 Mulberry Lane on La Crosse's North Side opens Wednesday, Oct. 21."We've had great feedback on our temporary La Crosse Campus location, which we launched in May. Patients can now get the same services in a much more convenient place that allows us to provide even better care and experien ...

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Gundersen-supported non-profit aims to give unsheltered people a home

Thanks to the help of Gundersen Health System, a new non-profit is housing some of La Crosse’s most vulnerable residents and breaking down the barriers between them and the healthcare system. ...

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Meet Charlie: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Hero

Be it bones or books, the Charlie is enamored by the prehistoric creatures that once roamed the earth. It’s a subject he’s grown to love, even as he’s grown up with a rare form of muscular dystrophy that, at first, sent his parents Jacob and Cheryl searching for answers. ...

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Body sculpting with plastic surgery: Liposuction and tummy tucks

Gundersen’s board-certified plastic surgeons perform precision liposuction and tummy tucks to target and refine your natural shape. ...

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Top 10 plastic surgery procedures to enhance your natural beauty

Gundersen's plastic and reconstructive surgeons offer a comprehensive range of plastic surgery procedures for the breasts, body and face in the safety of our respected medical center in La Crosse, WI. ...

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Plastic surgery for the breasts: Implants, lifts, reductions & reconstructions

Considering breast surgery? Gundersen’s plastic surgeons tailor breast augmentation, lift, reduction, and reconstruction procedures to meet your unique needs and enhance your well-being. ...

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Facial plastic surgery: Refining your facial features

From eyelid surgery to nose jobs to facelifts, Gundersen’s board-certified plastic surgeons can help rejuvenate your facial features and boost your self-confidence. ...

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The link between nutrition and your mental health

The foods you eat can positively impact your brain function, mood and mental health. Apply this “back to the basics” approach of focusing on simple, healthy food for the brain to reap the benefits. ...

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BOTOX® Cosmetics: A gold standard for smoothing wrinkles

Looking to improve the look of frown lines, crow's feet and forehead lines? BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments at Gundersen can help! ...