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.

09/26/2025

Looking for a meaningful career in health care? We’d love to meet you. At WinnMed, we’re more than just a hospital — we’re a team that cares deeply about our patients, our community, and each other. Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next step, we have the right opportunities for you. Ready to learn more? Visit winnmed.org/careers

09/25/2025

WinnMed is honored to support the 11th Annual Step Up Reach Out - Su***de Awareness Walk happening this Saturday!

09/24/2025

🎉 Don’t Forget!
Join us for the WinnMed Grand Community Picnic & Clinic Open House on Wednesday, October 8 from 5–7 PM!

In addition to the picnic activities, attendees will have the opportunity to go on a guided tour of WinnMed’s clinic.

📍 Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to welcome you!

09/23/2025

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, provides insight on outgrowing allergies. Read the full article here: https://winnmed.org/news/outgrowing-allergies

09/22/2025

Influenza season is approaching, and it is an important and effective prevention strategy to get a flu shot. At WinnMed, influenza vaccines are available through an appointment, though walk-ins are accepted as the vaccine schedule allows. If you have a scheduled appointment for another reason, you may also get a flu shot at that time. Flu vaccine charges will be submitted to your insurance. Influenza vaccine is available in WinnMed’s Decorah, Ossian and Mabel Clinics, and the WinnMed Pharmacy. Make an appointment by calling:
• Decorah Clinic: 563-382-2911
• Ossian Clinic: 563-532-9500
• Mabel Clinic: 507-493-5115
• WinnMed Pharmacy: No walk-ins. Schedule online: https://WinnMed.org/service/pharmacy

09/21/2025

This week, WinnMed recognizes the dedication and expertise of our surgical technologists — essential members of our surgical care team. Their attention to detail, commitment to safety, and steady support in the operating room contribute directly to the high-quality care our patients receive.
We are proud to honor the vital role they play in every procedure.

To our surgical techs — thank you for your dedication, your steady hands, and your commitment to excellence.

09/19/2025

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 Monday, October 6, 2025 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, September 29. Please register online at WinnMed.org/events or by calling 563-387-3036.

09/18/2025

We are happy to announce that John & Sondy Carver have made a $10,000 donation to the WinnMed Foundation in support of a patient care room in WinnMed’s newly expanded clinic!

Their generosity will directly impact the care and the comfort of patients in our community for years to come. 🌟

Please join us in thanking John & Sondy for their incredible support and commitment to local healthcare!

For more information on donating to the Transforming Tomorrow campaign, visit winnmed.org/donate

09/15/2025

Our community and our region continue to show up in a big way for our Transforming Tomorrow Campaign!

Big thanks to Viking State Bank & Trust! 💙

Their generous $10,000 gift to WinnMed Foundation will name a patient care room in our newly expanded clinic.

Because of partners like Viking State Bank & Trust, investing in WinnMed, we’re able to expand access to healthcare and to better serve our communities for years to come! 🙌

State Bank & Trust State Bank

09/14/2025

This week, we proudly spotlight our dedicated and hardworking Environmental Services team at WinnMed! Their commitment to excellence plays a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and healing environment for our patients, staff, and visitors. Thanks to their tireless efforts, WinnMed has been recognized among the Top 350 Cleanliest Hospitals in the nation for two consecutive years. With 20,876 square feet to clean, this achievement reflects the team's high standards and attention to detail. Thank you, EVS team. Your work is essential to the healing journey of every patient who walks through our doors. We appreciate your dedication, professionalism, and the pride you take in keeping WinnMed clean and safe.

09/12/2025

Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare? WinnMed is looking for dedicated professionals to join our growing team. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Ready to take the next step in your career? Visit winnmed.org/careers to learn more and apply today.

09/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Though years have passed, their memory remains etched in our hearts. At WinnMed, we reflect not only on the tragedy, but on the strength, unity, and resilience that followed. May we continue to live with kindness, serve with purpose, and never forget the power of coming together in the face of adversity.

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Decorah, IA

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http://www.winnmed.org/

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