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All tagged Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics
Though a bit chilly and breezy, yet sunny, last Saturday walking and running enthusiasts came out for the Annual Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital and Clinics Fun Run. The fundraiser primarily benefits St. Joseph's rehabilitation department. “We've held this, probably at least 20 years, if not 30 years,” said Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital and Clinic’s Marketing & Community Relations Manager, Dan Howard.
A recent study has found that lead levels in the blood of Wisconsin’s children are more than double the national rate.
Since the ground breaking last year, the new hospital and clinics being constructed in Hillsboro, Wisconsin is taking shape. Driftless Now toured the construction site on June 27th, and got a glimpse of all the progress inside and out while a summer storm was rolling in.
Tuesday early evening saw a crowd of Hillsboro community members gather in the Veteran’s Memorial Park, to indulge in British cuisine, drinks, and fellowship. With a crowd of over 50 people attending, some of the community’s ladies dressed up in British like style, wearing sun dresses and beautiful hats.
The tea party, benefitting the St. Joseph’s Memorial Foundation, is aiding with construction of the new Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital and Clinics that continues to progress in leaps and bounds. The foundation is charged with raising funds for a capital campaign that has realized $1.831 Million of a 2-million-dollar goal.
