WinnMed

WinnMed Providing primary and specialty care, and hospital services, to northeast IA and southeast MN. Ask your doctor if your care can be done at WinnMed!

WinnMed is a charitable nonprofit community hospital and clinic serving northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota since 1914. We are the third largest Critical Access Hospital in Iowa, and are owned by the citizens of Winneshiek County. With an active medical staff of over 35 WinnMed, Mayo Clinic Health System and Emplify Health by Gundersen physicians, and clinics in Decorah, Ossian and Mabel, Minnesota, WinnMed is the largest and most specialized hospital in the region. Our hospital services include multi-specialty surgical services; MRI, CT Scan, x-ray and digital mammography led by an on-site radiologist; rehabilitation and sports medicine clinics in Decorah, Calmar, Cresco and Spring Grove, MN, with outreach to area schools and nursing homes; diabetic education; home medical equipment; home health and hospice; a hospitalist program for 24-hour inpatient care; a swing-bed program for skilled nursing care for rehabilitation and recovery; and obstetrics services. WinnMed also provides urgent care, a 24/7 emergency room and ambulance service staffed physicians, specialized nursing staff and paramedics. Visit us, our doors are always open, or take a look online at winnmed.org. Seven full-time surgeons provide care in the areas of:
• General Surgery
• Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT)
• Orthopedics
• Podiatry
• Urology
• Gynecology

Primary Care for Families:
• Family Medicine (including prenatal and obstetrical care)
• Dermatology
• Rheumatology
• Behavioral Health
• Audiology

Outreach doctors from Mayo Clinic-Rochester and Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse come to WinnMed to provide care in the specialty areas of:
• Cardiology

WinnMed Primary Care Clinics:
• Decorah – Family Medicine and Specialty Clinic at WinnMed
• Ossian – Family Medicine Clinic
• Mabel, MN – Family Medicine Clinic

Emplify Health by Gundersen physicians in Decorah have privileges at WinnMed for inpatient care, surgery and obstetrics.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at WinnMed. This season, we pause to reflect on the many blessings in our lives—and at...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at WinnMed. This season, we pause to reflect on the many blessings in our lives—and at the top of our list is you, our incredible patients, staff, and community. We are deeply thankful for the trust you place in us, the compassion shared within our walls, and the strength we witness every day. May your holiday be filled with warmth, gratitude, and moments of joy with those you love.

From our WinnMed family to yours—Happy Thanksgiving!

A big thank you to the WinnMed Auxiliary for their generous gift of $10,000 to name a patient care room in our newly exp...
11/26/2025

A big thank you to the WinnMed Auxiliary for their generous gift of $10,000 to name a patient care room in our newly expanded clinic! 🙌💙🙌

We are deeply grateful to this incredible group of volunteers—not only for their dedication to WinnMed, but for their commitment to our area communities.

During this season of gratitude, please join us in celebrating these hometown heroes whose collective efforts will make a lasting impact for years to come!

Our Clinics, Urgent Care & Pharmacy will be closed on Thursday, November 27 to observe Thanksgiving. As always, our Emer...
11/25/2025

Our Clinics, Urgent Care & Pharmacy will be closed on Thursday, November 27 to observe Thanksgiving. As always, our Emergency Department remains open 24 hours a day, every day. Thank you!

As the holiday season approaches, we’re resharing one of our most meaningful podcast episodes. Join us as Nancy Haberich...
11/24/2025

As the holiday season approaches, we’re resharing one of our most meaningful podcast episodes. Join us as Nancy Haberichter, Director of Home Health and Hospice at WinnMed, explores the emotional complexities of grieving during the holidays. Her insights offer comfort, guidance, and hope to those navigating loss this time of year. Whether you missed it the first time or need a reminder that you're not alone, this episode is worth a listen.

https://winnmed.org/news/grieving-through-the-holidays

🚧 Traffic Alert for Tuesday (11/25) 🚧A crane will be on-site to place a new air handler on top of the clinic. This work ...
11/24/2025

🚧 Traffic Alert for Tuesday (11/25) 🚧

A crane will be on-site to place a new air handler on top of the clinic. This work will impact traffic near the North Building throughout the day.

Here’s what you need to know:
• The road and parking area in front of the WinnMed Pharmacy will be totally blocked during the work.
• All traffic heading north from Montgomery Street will be routed one-way around the North Building to get to the other side of campus. There will be no changes for traffic turning south toward Lot F and the Emergency Department.
• The Pharmacy Drive-Thru will remain open, but walk-in visitors will need to park in Lot C instead of the front lot.
• Three construction workers will be posted around the North Building to help direct traffic and ensure a smooth flow.
• Please refer to the map for details.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete this important work!

Many common respiratory infections do not need antibiotics. Your healthcare professional will help you know when antibio...
11/22/2025

Many common respiratory infections do not need antibiotics. Your healthcare professional will help you know when antibiotics are necessary, when to start them when they are prescribed and when to stop them.

If your healthcare professional prescribes antibiotics for your child, give them exactly as they are prescribed. Do not share antibiotics with others or save them for later.

We're hiring!WinnMed is looking for a dynamic leader to serve as our Director of Foundation. This role is responsible fo...
11/21/2025

We're hiring!

WinnMed is looking for a dynamic leader to serve as our Director of Foundation. This role is responsible for managing and operating the WinnMed Foundation while fostering a culture of philanthropy among stakeholders and the communities we serve. The Director will work closely with the Foundation Board to develop and implement short- and long-range goals, strategies, and vision, serving as an ambassador for WinnMed and promoting our services. Building strong relationships with board members and donors is essential, as is providing guidance on programs and funding opportunities. The position oversees planned giving and major donor programs, proactively seeks funding through grants, donor recognition, and fundraising activities, and manages donor communications. Collaboration with WinnMed leadership and departments is key to ensuring foundation activities align with organizational programs and opportunities.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, apply today at https://winnmed.org/careers

Ready for a career that feels like more than a job?At WinnMed, every day is an opportunity to make a real difference. We...
11/21/2025

Ready for a career that feels like more than a job?
At WinnMed, every day is an opportunity to make a real difference. We’re looking for passionate, caring individuals to join our team and help us deliver exceptional healthcare to the communities we serve. Your next chapter starts now. Explore opportunities at winnmed.org/careers

✨November is National Home Health and Hospice Month!✨Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and expe...
11/20/2025

✨November is National Home Health and Hospice Month!✨

Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and expertise of our Home Health and Hospice team. These professionals go above and beyond to provide comfort, dignity, and quality care to patients and families during life’s most important moments.

Your commitment makes a difference every single day—and we are so grateful for all you do. 💙

We are deeply grateful to Priscilla Caraway and Kevin Anderson for their generous $10,000 gift to the WinnMed Foundation...
11/19/2025

We are deeply grateful to Priscilla Caraway and Kevin Anderson for their generous $10,000 gift to the WinnMed Foundation to name a patient care room in WinnMed’s new clinic in loving memory of Marlin and Syvilla Bolson.

Marlin was a beloved member of the “Table of Knowledge” lunch bunch — a group that brightened our WinnMed cafeteria with laughter, conversation, and community spirit. ✨💙✨

This meaningful gift is a beautiful tribute to the Bolsons’ lasting connection to WinnMed and to the care and camaraderie that define our community!

Welcome back to Allergy Insights, our educational series designed to help you understand, manage, and stay ahead of your...
11/18/2025

Welcome back to Allergy Insights, our educational series designed to help you understand, manage, and stay ahead of your allergies. Follow along as we share expert tips to help you and your family stay healthy and comfortable all season long.

In this segment, Dr. Michael D’Netto, a Mayo Clinic Health System board-certified allergist and immunologist at WinnMed, discusses penicillin allergy testing to help patients safely determine if they are actually allergic. Read the full article here: https://winnmed.org/news/penicillin-allergy-testing

Stop by for the Auxiliary Holiday Bake Sale on Thursday!
11/17/2025

Stop by for the Auxiliary Holiday Bake Sale on Thursday!

Join us Thursday for a Holiday Bake Sale! Get there early and grab some great treats!

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