Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha Area

11/20/2025

Good morning and happy Give to the Max Day! 🌟

Today is the day to come together and support the future of rural healthcare right here in our community. Thanks to your incredible support, we are making great strides—opening our Eye Care Clinic in January 2026, adding oncology services early next year, and advancing our new Rehab and Pharmacy project.

Remember, 100% of your donation stays local through the St. Elizabeth's Community Development Foundation, directly impacting the care you and your neighbors receive.

We are truly blessed to have such a caring and supportive community that values keeping healthcare close to home. Let’s keep the momentum going—your gift today makes a lasting difference!

Join us in making a powerful impact by donating here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Saintelizabethsfoundation

Together, we are building a healthier tomorrow.

11/20/2025

🚁 Last week, Emplify Health Wabasha joined forces with the Wabasha Fire Department, Wabasha Ambulance, and GundersenAIR for a vital helicopter training session. This training refreshed essential safety procedures for landing helicopters and the careful techniques needed to load and unload patients and equipment safely.

The teams also reviewed emergency protocols and safety shutoffs to be prepared for any situation, no matter how rare. Coordinating a safe patient flight requires trust, skill, and teamwork—and it’s truly inspiring to witness our local emergency responders working together with such dedication.

We are deeply grateful for our hometown heroes who willingly step away from their own lives and loved ones to be there for our community in moments of greatest need. Your compassion, sacrifice, and commitment touch countless lives, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you do to keep us safe. 💙

Wabasha Ambulance
Gundersen AIR

11/19/2025

🌟 Give to the Max Day is TOMORROW! 🌟

We are incredibly blessed to serve a community that values the importance of keeping quality healthcare close to home. Your generous support helps us continue to grow and enhance vital services right here in our rural area.

100% of every donation stays local, directly benefiting our community through the St. Elizabeth's Community Development Foundation. Together, we are making a real difference!

Exciting things are on the horizon: 👁️ Our new Eye Care Clinic opens January 2026 🎗️ Oncology services launching early 2026 🏥 Progress continues on our new Rehab and Pharmacy addition

These advancements mean better access, better care, and better health outcomes for you and your loved ones—without the need to travel far.

Please join us tomorrow in supporting rural healthcare. Every gift counts and helps ensure that our community remains strong, healthy, and cared for.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Great things are happening here because of YOU!

11/19/2025

November is a wonderful time to reflect on the blessings we have and to share with those in need. This cold weather clothing drive, proudly sponsored by United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha, and Pierce Counties and Wabasha County AWARE (Addressing Wellness and Resilience), encourages you to donate new or gently used winter weather gear, including coats, mittens, hats, gloves, and long underwear for kids, women, and men. Your generous contributions can make a significant difference in keeping our community warm during the cold months ahead.

Donations can be made until November 28 at any of the convenient locations: Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha Clinic at 1200 Grant Blvd, Emplify Health by Gundersen Care Center at 626 Shields Ave, or Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center at 611 Broadway Ave, Suite 100. Let’s come together this November to give thanks and help others stay warm this winter.

Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha staff members Kim Wolter (left) and Mindy Wise (right) serve on these community committees, exemplifying Emplify Health’s dedication to supporting local wellness initiatives.

11/18/2025

Thank you for your patience. This has been resolved, and you should no longer encounter any issues.

ATTENTION PATIENTS: A Global Cloudflare and server outage are affecting many external websites and applications. This may include bellin.org, gundersenhealth.org, video visits, MyChart, Bill pay, registration and pharmacy credit card readers. There is no estimated time of restoration.

We will keep you updated as new information comes through. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to reach out to your healthcare team by telephone if you have any concerns.

11/18/2025

The Global Cloudflare and server outages are resolving. Our I.T. teams continue to monitor this closely. Thank you for your patience.

ATTENTION PATIENTS: A Global Cloudflare and server outage are affecting many external websites and applications. This may include bellin.org, gundersenhealth.org, video visits, MyChart, Bill pay, registration and pharmacy credit card readers. There is no estimated time of restoration.

We will keep you updated as new information comes through. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to reach out to your healthcare team by telephone if you have any concerns.

11/14/2025

On this World Kindness Day, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who purchased Butter Braids from the St. Elizabeth's Auxiliary last month. Thanks to your incredible generosity, our members sold more than 375 items and raised over $2,400. Your kindness and support truly make a difference in our community. Together, we’re spreading kindness and making the world a better place—one Butter Braid at a time! 💙🙏

11/13/2025

What a wonderful day we had yesterday honoring our veterans! Our staff showed their patriotic spirit dressed in red, white, and blue ❤️🤍💙, and enjoyed delicious caramel apples 🍎 and warm hot cider ☕️. Our residents joined in the celebration with a special recognition event and a lively game of bingo alongside members of our local VFW and American Legion. It’s the small town pride, support, and community spirit that make this day extra special for all those involved. Thank you to everyone who helped make it so meaningful and fun! ❤️🤍💙

11/11/2025

Please join us in honoring the veterans that work, volunteer, or reside here at Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha Area. Thank you for your service!

❤️🤍💙 Staff ❤️🤍💙
Allison Beito, MD
Ward Brown, MD
Barbra Bruegger, Radiology
Deb Campbell, Surgery
Kelly Carothers, MD
Mathew Chesang, Long-Term Care RN
Chris Church, PA
Colleen Drenckhahn, Home Health RN
Madison Englund, Med Surg/ ED CNA
Ali Kircher, Long-Term Care RN
Melissa Klos, Med Surg/ ED RN
Chad K*k, Long-Term Care RN
Kristy Lund, Home Health RN
Dr. Paul Nystrom- Navy
Kim Schmidt, Med Surg/ ED RN
Ruth Tiffault, MD

❤️🤍💙 Volunteers ❤️🤍💙
Pete Evers
Art Hanson
Bruce Kinlund
John Marx
Ed Rice
Chuck Springer
Marilyn Tiffault
Jay Woodwick

❤️🤍💙Residents ❤️🤍💙
Thomas Bergstrom
Roger Buege
Dwain Gerken
Don Glass
Verlyn Herold
Duane Jahns
Morris Knudsen
Junior Larson
George Lamey
Jim Niemantsverdriet
Terry Thompson
Richard Swanson
Maynard Sveen
Roger Root
John Webster
Melvin Zastrow

10/24/2025

As National Wear Pink Day comes to a close, we want to thank our staff for proudly wearing pink today to honor Breast Cancer Awareness. 🎀

Their support helps raise awareness about the importance of early detection. Remember, annual mammogram screenings are vital for catching breast cancer early when it is most treatable.

If you are due for your mammogram or want to schedule your annual screening, call us at (651) 565-5556. Take charge of your health—early detection saves lives! 💗

10/23/2025

🎃 CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE BEST PUMPKIN! 🎃

Need some pumpkin decorating ideas? Our team is embracing the Halloween spirit with an exciting pumpkin decorating contest! From Pennywise to the Grinch, the entries are absolutely incredible! Who will take home the championship? 🎃🏆

If you're visiting a hospital or clinic this week, be sure to stop by the hospital front desk or the Care Center on Shields Ave next week to cast your vote for the best pumpkin. You can also show your support by giving a thumbs up for your favorite pumpkin online! Trust us, it's worth the trip to see these amazing creations up close! 😊

10/23/2025

Exciting news for our community! The bus now provides rides from Wabasha to Red Wing, responding directly to the needs shared by our community members through recent surveys. Thanks to the efforts of our partners at Three Rivers Community Action, this new transportation option is now available. Join us in spreading the word and helping everyone stay connected!