Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha Area

02/18/2026

Need care today? We’ve got you covered! 💙🩺

At Emplify Healthy by Gundersen Wabasha Clinic, we have same-day appointments available to get you the care you need—fast and convenient.

Don’t wait—call or book online now to secure your spot. Your health can’t wait!
📞 Call to schedule: (651) 565-5600
💻 Schedule through MyChart: https://bit.ly/3BRHZ2Y
📱 Schedule online: https://bit.ly/4iUpDiB

02/18/2026

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you 💙 to the St. Elizabeth's Auxiliary members for their generous donation of a slit lamp! 👁️✨ This essential piece of equipment is used during patient eye exams to provide a magnified, three-dimensional view of the eye. It helps our eye care providers examine the front and back parts of the eye in detail, allowing for accurate diagnosis and treatment of various eye conditions.

Dr. Tomlinson (right) stands next to the slit lamp with Auxiliary officers, Co-Vice President Rhonda Whalen, Treasurer Valerie Ahlers, and President Monica Walters. Your support makes a real difference in the care we provide to our patients. Thank you for helping us see a brighter future! 🌟👓

02/11/2026

Join us for Wellness Wednesday tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with WSU Nursing students! Learn about heart health and American Heart Month—your chance to ask questions and get tips for a healthier heart. ❤️

Key heart health tips to keep in mind:
Eat a balanced diet and stay active.
Avoid smoking and manage stress.
Monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol regularly.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support your heart health!

02/07/2026

Today is National Wear Red Day! ❤️ We wear red to show our support for heart health awareness and stand united against cardiovascular disease. Wearing red is a powerful reminder of the importance of caring for our hearts and encouraging those around us to do the same.

This simple act connects us as a team and highlights our shared commitment to health and wellness. It’s a moment to reflect on how we can all contribute to preventing heart disease through education, healthy habits, and compassionate care.

For the past 25 years, it has been an honor, privilege, and sincere pleasure to serve and fight against heart disease alongside our community and service area. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we care for. Let’s keep our hearts strong—today and every day!

02/05/2026

Join us for Wellness Wednesday on Feb. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with WSU Nursing students! Learn about heart health and American Heart Month—your chance to ask questions and get tips for a healthier heart. ❤️

Key heart health tips to keep in mind:
Eat a balanced diet and stay active.
Avoid smoking and manage stress.
Monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol regularly.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support your heart health!

02/04/2026

🧠 Time is Brain: Every Minute Counts in Stroke Care 🧠

In emergency medicine, the phrase "Time is Brain" is a literal truth—every minute a stroke goes untreated, an average of 1.9 million neurons die. For rural communities, where access to specialized care can be challenging, having a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) with specialized stroke training can mean the difference between full recovery and permanent disability.

At Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha Hospital, we understand the vital importance of local, high-quality stroke care. That’s why we proudly maintain our designation as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital through the Minnesota Department of Health.

Why ongoing stroke education and training matter: • Early Identification: Speeding up "door-to-needle" time for clot-busting medications like Tenecteplase. • Standardized Care: Delivering care that meets national evidence-based guidelines—no matter where you live. • Effective Triage: Quickly deciding who can be treated locally and who needs transfer to a Comprehensive Stroke Center for advanced surgery.

We’re honored to be recognized by Emplify Health for activating tele-neurology stroke consultations within 10 minutes or less in 66% of cases where patients arrived by private vehicle—a critical factor in saving lives and improving outcomes.

Your health matters. Thanks to dedicated local teams, expert training, and advanced protocols, quality stroke care is closer than ever.

01/17/2026

👁️✨ Exciting news from Wabasha! Our brand-new Eye Clinic at Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha Hospital and Clinics has had a wonderful first two weeks, bringing comprehensive eye care right here to our community. No more long trips for eye appointments—quality care is now close to home!

Hospital administrator Jim Root and Wabasha Mayor Emily Durand share why this new clinic is such an important addition to our town.

Curious to learn more about this exciting development and what’s next for eye care in Wabasha? Click to read the full story!

Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Eye Clinic opened January 6, 2026, bringing vision care close to home in the Wabasha community.

01/09/2026

Need care today? We’ve got you covered! 💙🩺

At Emplify Healthy by Gundersen Wabasha Clinic, we have same-day appointments available to get you the care you need—fast and convenient.

Don’t wait—call or book online now to secure your spot. Your health can’t wait!

📞 Call to schedule: (651) 565-5600
💻 Schedule through MyChart: https://bit.ly/3BRHZ2Y
📱 Schedule online: https://bit.ly/4iUpDiB

01/08/2026

🩸❤️ Upcoming Blood Drive – We Need You! ❤️🩸

Emplify Health by Gundersen, Wabasha, is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Sister Gerina Room.

There are many open donation slots available—your lifesaving gift is needed now more than ever!

Schedule your appointment today at the Red Cross website or call Rhonda Whalen at (651) 565-5660.

Give blood, save lives! 🩸🙏

01/07/2026

🎉 Yesterday was an exciting day for our community as we celebrated the ribbon cutting and open house for the brand-new Eye Clinic here in Wabasha! 👁️✨

Dr. Jennie Tomlinson had the honor of cutting the ribbon along with her dedicated eye clinic team. There was a wonderful showing of community members and supporters who were eager to see the new space. We are so blessed and thankful to be able to add this valuable service to our area. We’re thrilled to offer expanded eye care services with state-of-the-art technology and a team ready to serve you. Thank you to everyone who joined us to tour the clinic, meet our staff, and share in this special milestone.

When seeing Dr. Tomlinson, please check in at the clinic front desk and you will be seen around back in an exam room. If you need frames, lenses, contact lenses, or adjustments, those services will be handled in the retail space located straight across from the Pharmacy.

To schedule an appointment to see Dr. Tomlinson, call (651) 565-5600 or visit MyChart.

Here’s to clearer vision and healthier eyes for all! 👓💙

01/06/2026

If quitting harmful to***co and ni****ne products is part of your New Year's Resolutions, you don't have to do it alone, we have your back!

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If you use any to***co or ni****ne products—including vapes or pouches—and want to quit or cut back, our wellness coaches will support you every step of the way. Through personalized phone coaching, we’ll help you:
✅ Track your to***co use and triggers
✅ Create a quit plan that fits your lifestyle
✅ Explore medications and strategies to ease quitting
✅ Stay motivated with ongoing support

Coaching calls are flexible, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. –4 p.m.

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Ask your provider for a referral to To***co & Ni****ne Cessation Coaching. Requests can be submitted through MyChart or by calling your clinic.

Take the first step toward a healthier, to***co-free life! 💪🚭
https://www.gundersenhealth.org/.../make-new-years...

01/05/2026

🎉👁️ The Big Day is HERE! Our brand-new Eye Clinic Open House happens TODAY! 👁️🎉

We’re beyond excited to bring top-notch eye care right to our community—making it easier than ever to see clearly and stay healthy!

Come join the celebration between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., meet Dr. Jennie Tomlinson and her team, check out the beautiful new space, and enjoy some tasty refreshments!

This is just the beginning of something great for our community’s vision and health—don’t miss out! 👓💙