What is the history and background of Gunderson Lutheran Health System? 

Gundersen Lutheran Health System, a not-for-profit integrated delivery system, has been serving the tri-state area of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, providing care to over 550,000 people. It encompasses Lutheran Hospital, a 402-bed regional referral and specialty teaching hospital, and Gundersen Clinic, which boasts a medical staff of over 300, facilitating more than 712,000 patient visits annually across five hospitals, 10 health-related corporations, and 34 branch clinics . Since its inception, Gundersen Lutheran has been committed to increasing efficiency, improving patient care, and achieving high performance through the use of clinical and financial outcomes for setting benchmarks, investing in primary care and disease management programs, and employing engineers to enhance operations. A significant milestone in its history was the establishment of the Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) Service in September 1975, which has attended 9,120 women in labor, accounting for 32.5% of all laboring women at Lutheran Hospital from 1975 through 1995. This service has been instrumental in maintaining a low perinatal mortality rate and primary cesarean section rate, thanks to the close collaboration between nurse-midwives and obstetricians. Gundersen Lutheran has also been a pioneer in integrating complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies into its healthcare offerings. A survey conducted in 2001 revealed that a significant number of its medical staff used or referred patients for CAM therapies, indicating a higher than expected interest and utilization among providers . Moreover, the health system has been involved in the advancement of medical knowledge, as evidenced by contributions to the understanding of the Lutheran blood group system, which includes 18 antigens and plays a crucial role in transfusion medicine . This commitment to patient care, education, research, and community health underscores Gundersen Lutheran's dedication to distinguishing itself in various aspects of healthcare and community service.

P rovider Attitudes and Use of A l t e rn at ive Medicine in a M i dwe s t e rn Medical Practice in 2001

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An historical evaluation of the Lutheran medical mission services in Southern Africa with special emphasis on four hospitals : 1930s-1978.

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Provider attitudes and use of alternative medicine in a midwestern medical practice in 2001.

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Nurse-midwifery at Gundersen Clinic: a twenty year review.

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FOCUS PDCA Quality Improvement Tool Used for Creating Family and Patient Library

Gundersen Lutheran Health System comprises Lutheran Hospital, Gundersen Clinic, five hospitals, 10 health-related corporations, 34 branch clinics, and an HMO, serving a 19 county Tri-State Area.

Gundersen Lutheran Health System: Performance Improvement Through Partnership

Gundersen Lutheran Health System, a physician-led integrated delivery system, serves over 550,000 people in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. It focuses on efficiency, patient care, and community health improvement.