Emplify Health by Gundersen Boscobel Area

10/29/2025

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we couldn’t miss the chance to give a huge shoutout to our amazing partners in this year’s “Get Checked” campaign 💕

Thank you to our Boscobel, Fennimore and Muscoda partners — The Energy Hut, Timber Lane Coffee (who used up all their stickers before we could snag a photo!), The Pit Crew, The Lemon Door and Speedy Sips — for helping us spread such an important message all month long.

October may be wrapping up, but the message remains the same: early detection saves lives. If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to schedule your mammogram and encourage the people you love to do the same!

Show these local businesses some love by grabbing your favorite drink and helping us keep the “Get Checked” message going strong. 🩷

10/28/2025

Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin will be onsite next week on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a Community Blood Drive!

To schedule an appointment, visit https://bit.ly/3U0bhSZ or call (877) 232-4376. 🩸

10/27/2025

Our pumpkin decorating contest is in full swing, and our teams went all-out! 🎃

NEW THIS YEAR, staff and community members get to help decide which department will be crowned this year's champ! 🏆

☑️To vote: Click the link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/865FCLY

☑️To bid: Stop by the hospital and write your bid on the sheet that corresponds with the pumpkin you're after! All proceeds will support the BAHC Foundation. Winning bidders will be contacted and will get to take their pumpkin home just in time for Halloween!

📅Voting and bidding closes at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
P.S. - For an in-person look, stop by the lower level of the hospital (Bluff Street entrance).

10/26/2025

Take it from Matt Drakas, NP, “Vaccines are one of the best tools we have to protect public health.”

With flu season underway, it’s the perfect time to get your flu shot. Protect yourself—and those around you—this season.

👉 Call (608) 375-4144 to schedule your flu shot today in Boscobel, Fennimore or Muscoda.

10/25/2025

✨ “There’s no place like ElderFest!” 🧙‍♀️💚

Nurse Care Coordinator, Cheryl and Marketing and Community Relations Specialist, Lydia had a wicked good time representing Emplify Health by Gundersen Boscobel. They were able to connect with event goers and share all the incredible services we offer here in Boscobel. 🩺

Our incredible Senior Life Solutions crew, Program Manager, Amber, Office/Patient Coordinator, Nicolle, and Therapist, Heather) took the Wicked theme to a whole new level with their Wizard of Oz–inspired costumes 🌪️🍎🪄, spreading joy while educating attendees on the support they provide to help older adults thrive!

This annual event was filled with friendly faces, meaningful conversations and plenty of networking with other local resources — all to better serve our patients and communities.

A big thank you to the ADRC of Southwest Wisconsin for continuing to host this magical event each year! 🪄💫

10/24/2025

Life and relationships are complex.
Are past events, today’s worries or feelings of anxiety or depression keeping you from living your best life?

For personalized outpatient counseling in a non-judgmental space, Gundersen Boscobel's behavioral health specialists, Nicole Steldt, LCSW, and Charlene Gald, LCSW, offer support for both children and adults.

Our behavioral health providers are able to see all patients! This means patients do not need to be an established Gundersen patient to see our behavioral health specialists.

Prioritize your physical and mental well-being. 🧠
Learn more about outpatient counseling by talking to your Gundersen Boscobel provider or calling (608) 375-4144.

10/23/2025

Yesterday we participated in a large-scale active shooter training exercise in partnership with local emergency response agencies.

This hands-on drill brought first responders and hospital staff together to practice communication, coordination and response in a simulated emergency. Exercises like this help ensure our teams are ready to act quickly and effectively in the event of a real emergency.

A huge thank you to our incredible partners:
• Boscobel Area Schools
• Care & Rehab - Boscobel WI
• Boscobel EMS
• Boscobel & Rural Fire Department
• Boscobel Police Department
• Grant County Sheriff’s Dept.
• Southwest Tech

A big thank you to Gundersen Health System in La Crosse and UW Health in Madison, who collaborated with us through their access centers to help disposition patients during the drill, as well as Gundersen Ambulance Services for being on-site as backup so our Boscobel EMS team could fully participate in the training!

We’re grateful for the strong partnerships in our community that help keep our schools, neighbors and families safe. 💙

10/22/2025

Medicare Open Enrollment is here! Just like your health, Medicare plans may change every year. By comparing your options, you can choose a plan that works best for you and ensures you can see your preferred healthcare providers.

Here’s what you can do during open enrollment (Oct. 15 – Dec. 7, 2025):
✔️ Switch between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.
✔️ Enroll in a new Medicare Advantage or Part D (prescription drug) plan.
✔️ Make changes to your existing coverage, including adding or dropping plans.

Any changes you make during this period will take effect Jan. 1, 2026.

We know insurance can feel overwhelming. If you have questions, connect with any of the below resources to make sure you have the information you need.

Grant County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
608-723-6113 | adrc@co.grant.wi.gov

ADRC Wisconsin
844-947-2372 | https://dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/contacts.htm

Medicare
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) | Medicare.gov

Your local insurance agent

10/21/2025

📢 ATTENTION BOSCOBEL COMMUNITY:

Please do not be alarmed if you see a large presence of emergency vehicles at Emplify Health by Gundersen Boscobel and around the school district on Wednesday, October 22.

This is part of a planned active shooter training exercise to help prepare local first responders.

See below for more information ⬇️

Public Notice

Please do not be alarmed on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, if you observe a large presence of police, fire, and EMS personnel in the area of Boscobel Schools.

This is a large-scale training exercise designed to challenge and improve the coordinated response plans of all agencies involved. The safety of our youth is something we take very seriously, and this training ensures that our first responders are well-prepared through effective planning, communication, and cooperation with our community partners.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

10/21/2025

A growing team creates improved access to care. 🩺 Same day or next day appointments are always available at our primary care clinics!

📍 Locations: Boscobel, Fennimore, Muscoda
📞 Call to schedule: (608) 375-4144
💻 Schedule through MyChart: https://bit.ly/3BRHZ2Y
📱 Schedule online: https://bit.ly/4iUpDiB

10/20/2025

We could not agree more! 👏🚌 Thank you bus drivers for getting our kiddos to and from school safely!

🚍 It’s National School Bus Safety Week! 🚸

This week is all about promoting safe habits on and around school buses — because nothing matters more than getting our students to and from school safely.

A quick reminder: Always stop when a bus’s red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended. Let’s stay alert, slow down, and protect our most precious passengers.

Thank you to our drivers, staff, and community members for putting student safety first — every single day. ♥️

10/20/2025

Your breath, our mission.
Happy Respiratory Therapy Week!

We’re proud to offer respiratory wellness services close to home — helping you breathe easier and live healthier. 💙

Here’s how we can support your respiratory health:
• Home sleep studies 🏡
• In-lab sleep studies 🛏️
• Pulmonary Function Tests 🫁
• Onsite sleep medicine provider 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Breathe better. Sleep better. Feel better.