Universities of Wisconsin president in La Crosse, discussion need for health care workers

The need for more health care workers in Wisconsin is a high priority for the Universities of Wisconsin. UW President Renee Wachter was at UW-La Crosse on Monday discussing the need to fund training health care workers. Wachter said the “Healthy Wisconsin” proposal seeks $90 million in state money to...

New pharmacy opens in Hillsboro, addressing rural healthcare gap

HILLSBORO, Wis. (WKBT) — A pharmacy at 300 Water Ave. celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, marking a significant addition to healthcare services in a rural community that has long struggled with limited access to pharmaceutical care.

New mental health unit reshapes patient care approach in La Crosse community

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Emplify Health by Gundersen has launched a specialized mental health unit that is reshaping how the health system responds to patients in behavioral health crises. The EMPATH Unit, which opened in April after a $5 million investment, prioritizes patients dealing with mental health emergencies...

Assisted Living Facility to be built on Tomah Health’s campus

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Older adults in the Coulee Region are getting another option for assisted living housing. That’s because the Morrow Home Community in Sparta acquired three acres of land on the Tomah Health Campus. This land will be used to construct a 36-unit residential facility. The...

Morrow Home Community announces new facility in Tomah

TOMAH, Wis. (WKBT) -- A new community-based residential facility is headed to Tomah.

Monroe County board passes 18-month moratorium on data center and battery storage permits

Rural fire department, medical students train for emergencies

Eight rural fire departments, first responders, along with medical students spent Saturday morning practicing common emergencies they may encounter. The purpose of the training provided everyone the opportunity to see how the process worked from the field to the hospital. Dr. Kim Lansing with Emplify Health by Gundersen said the...

Vernon County residents urged to limit outdoor activity as Minnesota wildfire smoke pushes into Wisconsin

VIROQUA, Wis. — A statewide air quality advisory remains in effect across Wisconsin as smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota blankets much of the state, pushing air pollution levels into the unhealthy to hazardous range and prompting health officials to warn residents to stay indoors. The Wisconsin...

8,000 Signatures Supporting 'Local Healthcare Action Plan' Submitted to City of Eau Claire

During at least the past few weeks, locals browsing downtown Eau Claire storefronts or attending the farmers market in Phoenix Park may have been approached by petitioners seeking their signatures for a healthcare-related measure. That effort has been formally identified as that of Community Action Wisconsin (CAW), a new grassroots...

Health care ballot measure could appear in La Crosse, Eau Claire this November

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A ballot measure aimed at addressing health care affordability and access could appear on the November general election ballot in La Crosse and Eau Claire. Community Action Wisconsin, also known as CAW, collected 13,000 signatures across both cities in support of a local health care...

Emplify introduces “Caring Cradle” to help comfort families with babies that are stillborn

Many families expecting babies experience grief and loss, if an infant does not survive the birth process, and is stillborn. In the La Crosse area, new medical equipment is now available to help families have a short amount of time with a baby that’s stillborn. Emplify Health by Gundersen...

Three-county group concludes fifth round of well water testing

The Driftless Area Water Study (DAWS) group, composed of conservation and health department staff and community groups, in Crawford, Vernon and Richland counties, recently concluded their fifth round of well water testing. Overall, results were generally good compared to state averages. Some higher test results for coliform bacteria and nitrate were seen in areas dedicated to agriculture or in proximity to septic systems.

Veterans Memorial Hospital announces administrative leadership transition

Veterans Memorial Hospital Administrator Michael Coyle resigned from his position Tuesday, June 23, effective immediately. The hospital’s board of trustees and leadership team have implemented a transition plan to ensure continuity of operations and patient care. “Our priority remains the delivery of safe, high-quality care to our patients and...

Emplify Health by Gundersen announces a new pharmacy is coming to Hillsboro

HILLSBORO, Wis. – Emplify Health by Gundersen Hillsboro is opening Gundersen Pharmacy on Monday, July 6, at its Lakeside building, 300 Water Ave., near the hospital campus. It’s the 13th pharmacy is the Emplify Health by Gundersen system. “Opening this pharmacy is a great milestone, and I couldn’t...

Tomah VA Medical Center opens renovated memory care neighborhood for veterans with dementia

TOMAH, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Tomah VA Medical Center cut the ribbon today on a newly renovated Memory Care Neighborhood designed to provide specialized care for veterans living with dementia.

Hiawatha Bluffs Living celebrates 10 years on July 17

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center (HVMHC) is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hiawatha Bluffs Living (HBL), a milestone that reflects a decade of providing safe, stable, and supportive housing for adults living with mental health conditions. To commemorate the occasion, HVMHC will host a special community open house...

Free nitrate testing at Winona County Fair

On Friday, July 10, 2026, from 1-4 p.m. and Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11-1 p.m., the TAP-IN Collaborative will be providing free water testing at the Winona County Fair, 506 West Sixth Street in St. Charles, for households that rely on private systems for their drinking water. The testing will take place in the West Commercial Building, the building closest to the Grand Stand.

Former Sacred Heart Hospital to be “900 District”

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Tomah VA Medical Center to host VA Enrollment Fairs

TOMAH, Wis. (WEAU) - The Tomah VA Medical Center is set to host VA Enrollment Fairs to inform Veterans about recent changes to VA health care eligibility and provide on-site enrollment assistance. The events are open to all Veterans, with knowledgeable VA staff available to answer questions, check eligibility, and...