WinnMed

03/13/2026

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact in healthcare, WinnMed is the place for you! We're growing, and we’re looking for compassionate, motivated individuals who are ready to bring their skills, energy, and heart to our team.

Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next step, you’ll find a home at WinnMed. Apply online at https://winnmed.org/careers

03/12/2026

WinnMed is pleased to welcome Ben Krouse-Gagne as the new Director of Foundation.

Ben brings a wealth of experience in philanthropy and community engagement, having spent over a decade building strong donor relationships and leading successful fundraising initiatives. Most recently, he served as Senior Development Officer at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) Alumni & Friends Foundation, where played a key role in generating significant philanthropic support by managing the Planned Giving program, serving as the liaison to the College of Science & Health, and leading multiple strategic fundraising initiatives.

Nearer to home, Ben served as the Director of Community Engagement at Helping Services for Youth & Families, where he partnered with individuals, businesses and organizations to provide local support for those in need. He and his wife, Christina, an Occupational Therapist at WinnMed, live in Decorah with their two young children.

Welcome to WinnMed, Ben! 💙✨💙

03/10/2026

Will you soon be eligible for Medicare? Are you already receiving Medicare benefits and want to better understand your options? Do you help a family member with Medicare issues?

WinnMed is pleased to host a free “Welcome to Medicare” seminar on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 6-8 pm. This in-person, two-hour seminar, offered by the WinnMed Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors, will be held in WinnMed’s lower-level conference rooms. The free seminar will cover Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare supplement insurance and Medicare fraud, errors and abuse.

Participants should park in Lot E and enter through the E-1 door on the WinnMed campus.

Registration is required by Monday, March 30, 2026. Please register online at WinnMed.org/events or by calling 563-387-3036.

03/09/2026

February was filled with tiny toes, sweet snuggles and lots of love here at WinnMed, and we’re delighted to welcome some of the babies born last month.

Congratulations to all the new families. We’re honored to be part of your little one’s first moments.

Visit our e-nursery at: https://winnmed.org/e-nursery?e-nursery=2026-02

03/06/2026

Episode 11 of "Your Health: Stories from WinnMed" is now available!

Listen and subscribe to the latest edition of our podcast at the link below or on Apple, Google or Spotify. In the newest episode, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Katie Greving talks about the challenges of going off to college.

https://winnmed.org/news/college-challenges

03/05/2026

We’re excited to share a look at our Surgery expansion and renovation, an important milestone within our broader Transforming Tomorrow project. This upgraded surgical space features larger, modernized operating rooms, improved patient flow and enhanced technology, all designed to elevate comfort, safety and the overall patient experience. Completing this phase represents a significant step forward as we continue transforming the future of care in our region.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

03/04/2026

WinnMed’s Travel Clinic is here to help you prepare for your adventures abroad! When you visit, you’ll chat with a registered nurse about any health and safety considerations for your destination. Plus, we’ll make sure you get all the recommended immunizations and preventive medications for an international trip.

Make an appointment for the Travel Clinic by calling WinnMed at 563-382-2911. Or request an appointment through MyChart.

03/03/2026

Our WinnMed Ambulance department has been recognized by the American Heart Association with their Mission: Lifeline EMS® Silver Achievement Award.

Mission: Lifeline EMS® is the American Heart Association's national initiative to advance the system of care for patients with high-risk, time-sensitive disease states, such as severe heart attacks and strokes. The program helps reduce barriers to prompt treatment — starting from when 911 is called, to EMS transport and continuing through hospital treatment and discharge.

Congratulations Ambulance team! 🎉💙🙌

03/02/2026

Group Therapy – Spring Sessions
WinnMed is offering spring group therapy sessions, including:

Chronic Pain Management (8-week session)
For patients who experience chronic pain and have a stress-related condition (fibromyalgia, headaches, back pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, etc.). Patients will learn non medication strategies to manage chronic pain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) (5-week session)
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. CBT-I group sessions include strategies to build healthier sleep habits and learn techniques to improve sleep. Visit winnmed.org/news/cbt-i to learn more about CBT-I.

Group therapy is offered based on patient demand. A consult is required to ensure the group is a good fit. Most insurance plans cover group therapy.

To schedule a group therapy consult, call 563-382-2911 and ask to speak with Behavioral Health.

02/27/2026

Join our team! At WinnMed, we’re more than a health care organization — we’re a community. Our team shows up every day with compassion, dedication, and a commitment to providing exceptional care to the people of northeast Iowa and beyond. To see all open positions and apply online, visit https://winnmed.org/careers

02/26/2026

At WinnMed, patient safety guides everything we do—especially when it comes to supporting those with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). Dysphagia can occur after a stroke, due to other neurological conditions, or simply as part of the aging process. To support safe eating, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) evaluate and treat swallowing difficulties and make individualized recommendations for diet texture and liquid consistency.

Last week, our Nutrition Services team trained alongside our clinical dietitians and Speech Language Pathologists to practice preparing and testing foods that meet the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI texture standards. This hands on session helps ensure every meal we serve is safe, consistent, and meets the unique needs of our patients.

More information about IDDSI guidelines is available at www.iddsi.org.

02/25/2026

Beware of counterfeit car seats!
Trickling into our region is an uptick of counterfeit car seats. These seats are being purchased on Amazon via third party sellers, Temu, TikTok Shop, and other online marketplaces. Counterfeit car seats DO NOT hold up in a car accident and WILL NOT protect your child. Accident reports reveal these seats twist and crumble under pressure.

Please help spread the word to family and friends. Learn how to spot counterfeit seats here: http://rileymaher5.wixsite.com/iowa-child-passenger/about-3

As a reminder, WinnMed has four certified car seat technicians and offers free bi monthly car seat checks at our east entrance from 4–6 pm. Upcoming 2026 dates: March 12, May 14, July 9, Sept. 10, Nov. 12.

You can also schedule an appointment anytime: 563 387 5361.