'SPECIAL TUESDAYS' OFFERED AT GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN

'Special Tuesdays' is offered free to the public Tuesdays at noon in the Rasmus Center at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse (unless additional times or other sites are noted). Registration is not required so come, learn and enjoy!
For more information about these or any upcoming special Tuesdays programs, call Gundersen Lutheran Community and Prevention Care Services at (608) 791-6861.
June 6, “First Aid for Common Summer Illnesses and Emergencies”
Warm weather is full of fun and adventurous activities. However, emergencies can happen. Be prepared. Come and learn about the basics of summer first aid for you and those you care about. The program will be presented by Janet Olmstead, Gundersen Lutheran Community Training Center, a National Safety Council instructor and trainer.
June 13, “Radon - The Invisible Intruder”
Radon is an invisible, odorless and dangerous gas. A quick and simple home test can detect radon. Come and learn how to keep you and your family safe from exposure. Dale Grosskurth, RS, environmental health sanitarian, La Crosse County Health Department, will present the program.
June 20, “Summer Safety Tips”
The Fourth of July is just around the corner. This is an enjoyable time for people to enjoy summer, friends and family. Are you prepared? Join us for helpful tips to make this holiday fun and safe. Gundersen Lutheran safety trainer Leanne Ahlers, BS, will be the presenter.
June 27, “Lyme Disease and Other Issues that ‘Tick’ You Off”
Several years of mild winters have contributed to an increase in the size of deer herds. Because of this increase, the number of deer ticks has grown and spread across a wider range. Come and hear Steve Callister, PhD, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation research scientist, as he shares the latest information on Lyme disease and other illnesses carried by the deer tick, including symptoms, treatments, prevention and vaccinations.