A county-wide effort to increase La Crosse's county health ranking to number one by 2015 through the implementation of a strategic plan that focuses on improving health behaviors and outcomes in the county. Results of this pilot project will be shared with surrounding counties for their implementation.
The Health Science Center is a 168,555-square feet, six-level structure that opened in summer 2000. It is home to health-related academic departments and programs, research laboratories, classrooms, distance education facilities, lecture halls, and conference rooms.