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From a student volunteer: 'My parents told me to help where you can'

Two student volunteers discuss why they choose to give their time with us. ...

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Matthew Fischer, MD receives Scott Sprtel, MD, Resident Award of Excellence

Congratulations to Matthew Fischer, MD, recipient of this year's Scott Sprtel Resident Award of Excellence. Dr. Fischer is the 15th recipient of the award that was created in memory of Scott Sprtel, MD, who died in a bicycle accident in 2003. The Sprtel award is presented each year to the resident/fellow who has most closely demonstrated the qualities, characteristics and compassion one would hope to find in the "ideal" physician.Residents and fe ...

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Lofgren to care for Gundersen Boscobel patients

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics welcomes David Lofgren, MD, as an interim provider following the retirement of William Fast, MD.Dr. Lofgren brings his years of medical experience to the Gundersen Boscobel Clinic until September when Colleen McCurry, MD, joins Gundersen Boscobel."Rural healthcare is about people, and the interactions physicians have with their patients are important," Dr. Lofgren says. "The people in Boscobel are frie ...

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Product spotlight: Lash enhancers

Are your eyelashes short, thin, scant and/or light? Gundersen Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics brings you solutions for bold, beautiful lashes. ...

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Fixing a food rut

Find Healthy RecipesHow about a vegetarian recipe?Ever find yourself in a food rut? Nothing sounds appealing, meal prep feels boring and no matter how hard you try to put the zip in your cooking, it just isn't working? That was my experience a few months ago so I decided to wipe the dust off my vegetarian cookbook.A common misconception is that vegetarian is about never eating another morsel of red meat but just for just for clarification, vegeta ...

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Does your dinner meal have these three key ingredients?

 Does your dinner meal have these three key ingredients?Find Healthy RecipesThese three things can make a mundane meal look and taste spectacular.Many of us don't have the time or cooking knowledge to follow a complicated recipe, or throw together a gourmet meal with the ingredients available on hand. The good news is you don't have to be a gourmet chef to make yummy and nutritious meals that look great too! When planning a meal or snack jus ...

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Spice up your plate and palate with herbs

Find Healthy RecipesEver get in a rut with the same old flavor at meal time? Does your dinner plate need some spark? Consider fresh herbs grown in your living space or on a window sill in your kitchen to provide you access to fresh flavor. If you've never considered growing herbs don't be intimidated—you don't need to be a master gardener or chef. Your local greenhouse or garden store can help you choose a starter plant and give you suggestions.G ...

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Why it's important to celebrate the small stuff

It's easy to live our lives in overdrive…constantly focusing on the next holiday, next birthday, next vacation. When was the last time you slowed down to point out your child's positive behavior? ...

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The gadget every kitchen needs

In the world of kitchen equipment, the quality and type of equipment in your kitchen can make all the difference in ease of food preparation. ...

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How to deal with a workplace bully

There are bound to be occasional differences of opinion, conflicts and problems in working relations, but when the behavior is unreasonable and offends or harms you, then workplace bullying exists. ...

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Minutes in Motion gave Team Pepsi an extra fizz

  Create an account: Community MembersCreate an account: Gundersen Employees Dave Larkin, a Team Pepsi participant, was announced as the grand prize winner of $500 for completing Minutes in Motion.With each day beginning to feel more like spring, getting outside and staying active can be a great way to live a healthier life. Minutes in Motion is here to challenge you to get active or continue exercising.Minutes in Motion is a six-w ...

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West Salem School District creates some healthy competition

  Create an account: Community MembersCreate an account: Gundersen Employees The "Stinky Shoe" trophy that is awarded to the West Salem School District Minutes in Motion team that logs the most minutes throughout the competitionThe West Salem School District has a little fun of their own staying active every year with the help of Gundersen's Minutes in Motion. Minutes in Motion is a six-week physical activity challenge that promote ...

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Walking to success

  Create an account: Community MembersCreate an account: Gundersen Employees (L-R) Lisa Abram, patient liaison and Julie Chambers, regional business office coordinator, use their break time at Gundersen Prairie du Chien Clinic to work on the Minutes in Motion goals.Minutes in Motion is in full swing! As Minutes in Motion celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, the goal for total minutes logged between all participants continues ...

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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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Childhood injuries: When to seek medical care

Knowing when to seek medical care for kids can be challenging, especially if there is no obvious trauma. Learn when it's serious enough to be seen and when it's okay to "wait and see." ...

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