La Crosse: Medicine Men
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Adolf Gundersen arrived in La Crosse from Norway and revolutionized medical care in town.
In 1891, a newly-minted physician from Norway named Adolf Gundersen arrived in La Crosse, and medical care in the city would soon undergo a revolution. (Part 5/8)
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La Crosse: Medicine Men
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In 1891, a newly-minted physician from Norway named Adolf Gundersen arrived in La Crosse, and medical care in the city would soon undergo a revolution. (Part 5/8)
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