A recent community cancer needs assessment found many La Crosse-area Hmong women were behind on preventive screenings. To address the issue, Gundersen Health System hosted a first-of-its-kind event for Hmong women at the La Crosse Hmong Cultural and Community Agency location to hear presentations in the Hmong language regarding preventive health screenings for women over 50. They were also given the opportunity to use Gundersen’s mobile mammography unit on-site to catch up on their screenings. COVID vaccines were also available. 

This effort is part of Gundersen’s commitment to population health activities to care for the community and improve health and well-being outside of traditional medical appointments.