July 17,2008   Watkins Manor offers Free Music Fridays through August
Community members are invited to enjoy Free Music Fridays throughout August. Free Music Fridays will take place from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Watkins Manor Great Hall at 175 E. Wabasha Street in Winona. . . .

July 16, 2008   Ben & Adith Miller Golf Classic set for Monday August 11
The Ben & Adith Miller Golf Classic, Winona Health Foundation’s premier fundraising event benefiting the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund, will be Monday, August 11, at Cedar Valley Golf Course. . . .

July 15, 2008   Community Memorial Hospital Named 2008 Most Wired Hospital
Winona Health Community Memorial Hospital has been named on the nation’s Most Wired-Small and Rural Hospital list, according to the results of the 2008 Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study release . . .

July 12, 2008   Invitations for Birthday Ball Available Soon
Invitations for the Winona Health Auxiliary’s 46th annual Birthday Ball will be in the mail soon. This year’s Ball, themed “Passport to Adventure,” will be held Saturday, September 13, 2008, at Signat . . .

July 10, 2008   Pillow cleaning service available at Lake Winona Manor Thursday, July 17
The Lake Winona Manor Resident Council is sponsoring its annual Pillow Cleaning Service Thursday, July 17, from 7:30 a.m.– 3 p.m. This year’s proceeds will go toward purchasing a special tandem bike t . . .

July 10, 2008   Winona Health Auxiliary to offer Healthcare Directives program
The Winona Health Auxiliary will hold an informational program on Healthcare Directives on Monday, July 21, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Parkview Conference Room at Community Memorial Hospital. . . .

June 30, 2008   WH Urgent Care Clinic open regular hours over holiday weekend
During the Fourth-of-July holiday weekend, the Winona Health Urgent Care Clinic, 420 E. Sarnia Street in Winona, will be open its regular hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Fr . . .

June 25,2008   Kevin R. Vanderveen, MD, joins Winona Health Emergency Department team
Kevin R. Vanderveen, MD, a board certified emergency medicine physician, has joined the Winona Health medical staff and will be working with the team in the Emergency Department at Community Memorial . . .

June 18, 2008   Community Memorial Hospital earns top performer status in Medicare, Premier healthcare alliance project
Community Memorial Hospital has been named a top performer in a Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Premier healthcare alliance pay-for-performance project that rewards hospitals for delive . . .

June 17, 2008   Winona Health upgrades fetal monitoring system
The Family Birth Center (FBC) at Community Memorial Hospital recently went live with their new documentation and central fetal monitoring system. The upgraded fetal monitoring system, purchased in . . .

June 16, 2008   Pediatrician Craig H. Anderson, MD, joins Winona Health
Craig H. Anderson, MD, joined the medical team at Winona Health. Dr. Anderson will see patients in the Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Department at Winona Clinic. Dr. Anderson comes to Winona H . . .

June 16, 2008   Winona Health Foundation Scholarship recipients announced
The Winona Health Foundation selected Erin Morcomb to receive the Dr. John R. Peterson Scholarship in Health-Related Studies and Robyn Hinz LPN, IBCLC, RLC, to receive the Phyllis McClenathan Nursing . . .

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June 13, 2008   Winona Health offers support to community members who grieve the loss of an infant
Infants Remembered In Silence (I.R.I.S) is a program offered through Winona Health that is meant to create memories and offer support to families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. Annie Hav . . .

June 9, 2008   Winona Health volunteer starts local Cuddle Bears chapter: Adith Miller Manor and Roger Metz Manor residents receive gifts
Residents of Winona Health’s Adith Miller and Roger Metz Manors have received gifts from the first Cuddle Bears chapter in the United States. “Currently Cuddle Bears is mainly in Canada, and its g . . .

June 9, 2008   Winona Health welcomes a new chaplain
Pastor Tom Schoen recently joined the Winona Area Hospice as a new chaplain and bereavement coordinator. Schoen received his certification to minister from Berean University in Springfield, Missour . . .

June 4, 2008   Bridge to remain open to emergency vehicles
The Winona Area Ambulance Service (WAAS) and other emergency vehicles will be able to continue using the Hwy 43 bridge during its closure to regular traffic. “We will be fully operational to our fu . . .

June 3, 2008   Community Engagement Grant applications accepted through June 30
The Winona Health Foundation awards up to $50,000 annually through Community Engagement Grants, a competitive grant program. Applications for the next grant cycle will be accepted through June 30. . . .

June 2, 2008   Winona Health Auxiliary to Host $5 Jewelry Sale and Book Are Fun
The Winona Health Auxiliary will be holding several fundraising sales on Wednesday, June 11, and Thursday, June 12, from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Auxiliary will again be hosting the very popular $5 Je . . .

May 28, 2008   Winona Health Auxiliary Birthday Ball date and theme announced
Plans for the 2008 Winona Health Auxiliary’s 46th annual Birthday Ball dinner, dance and fundraiser are currently underway. The Ball will be held, Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Signatures Restaurant . . .

May 28, 2008   Winona Health Auxiliary contributes to the future of healthcare
The 2008-2009 Winona Health Auxiliary Carol Hill Scholarship committee has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to 19 students, all of whom have been accepted into a credited healthcare program. The c . . .

May 22, 2008   Lyle Hulsing joins Winona Health Psychiatric & Counseling Services
Lyle Hulsing, MA, LP, has recently joined the staff at Winona Health Psychiatric & Counseling Services. Hulsing is a licensed psychologist with extensive experience in individual, couples and family t . . .

May 22, 2008   Members of Winona Health’s Rehab Services team strive for more
Building upon services already available, several of Winona Health’s Rehabilitation Services staff recently received additional training; expanding Winona Health’s capacity to provide quality care. . . .

May 21, 2008   WH Urgent Care Clinic will be open Memorial Day 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Winona Health Urgent Care Clinic at Sarnia Square, 420 E. Sarnia Street in Winona, will be open Memorial Day, Monday, May 22, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Regular Winona Health Urgent Care hours are: Monda . . .

May 19, 2008   Nurses receive advanced certification
Three registered nurses from Community Memorial Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit recently received Critical Care certification, earning the credentials CCRN. Rita Nesler, CCRN, Jane Dittrich, CCRN an . . .

May 15, 2008   Families invited to Step into Summer with Healthy Kids Club, a free event on Saturday, May 31
Saturday, May 31, at 9 a.m., kids ages 6-11 and their families are invited to participate in Healthy Kids Club Step into Summer, a casual and non-competitive walk with some fun along the way. After th . . .

May 15, 2008   A Winona Health Foundation grant funds pre-screening drivers’ program
The Winona Health Foundation awarded a grant to the Lake Winona Manor Rehabilitation Department through its competitive Quality and Excellence Grant Program. The $1,595 grant will be used for a dr . . .

May 12, 2008   Chefs create fine dining experiences for Lake Winona Manor residents
Three Winona Health chefs, Matt Repaal, lead chef, Ben Repaal and Ben Salaski, wanted to create a special dining experience for Lake Winona Manor residents. The result is Chateau Du LWM. “The idea . . .

May 12, 2008   Winona Health Auxiliary to offer Healthcare Directives program
The Winona Health Auxiliary will hold an informational program on Healthcare Directives on Monday, May 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Parkview Conference Room at Community Memorial Hospital, 855 Ma . . .

May 6, 2008   Winona Health recognizes National Nurses Week: May 6 – 12
During National Nurses Week, May 6-12, Winona Health recognizes the outstanding contributions made by area nurses to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve. The work of Ame . . .

April 30, 2008   Winona Health Auxiliary to hold Garage Sale
The Winona Health Auxiliary volunteers will be holding their third annual Garage Sale in conjunction with the 100-mile garage sale on Friday, May 2, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, May 3, from 7 a.m. . . .

April 29, 2008   Lewiston Clinic closed for the day April 29, 2008
Lewiston Clinic closed for the day Tuesday, April 29 The Lewiston Clinic at 100 Harrison Street in Lewiston will be closed today, Tuesday, April 29, due to a transformer being out. It’s anticipated . . .

April 28, 2008   Free Community Health Talk, Thursday, May 8 – Medical Ethics: Helping Create Peace of Mind
Winona Health is offering a free Community Health Talk, Medical Ethics: Helping Create Peace of Mind. The program will be Thursday, May 8, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the B.A. Miller Auditorium at Comm . . .

April 28, 2008   Winona State University Think Pink promotion benefits area mammography services
Representatives from Winona State University Athletics presented a check for $700 to the Winona Health Foundation to benefit mammography services at Winona Health’s Women’s Imaging Center. In partn . . .

April 22, 2008   Winona Health receives Minnesota Quality Award
Winona Health was one of nine organizations recognized with a 2007 Minnesota Quality Award by the Minnesota Council for Quality in Minneapolis. The award recipients were recognized at a public event W . . .

April 22, 2008   WH Auxiliary Victorian Tea menu announced
Winona Health Auxiliary will be holding the annual Victorian Tea at Watkins Manor on Saturday, May 10, 2008, the day before Mother’s Day. Tea time seatings will be at 12 noon and 2 p.m. Volunteer . . .

April 22, 2008   Mary F. Funk, FNP-BC, joins Winona Health
Mary E. Funk, FNP-BC, joined the Winona Health medical staff. She is board certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and sees residents at Lake Winona Manor, . . .

April 18, 2008   Winona Health recognizes National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
Laboratory professionals: Delivering today’s results for a healthier tomorrow In honor of National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 20-26, Winona Health recognizes its team of laborator . . .

April 11, 2008   Winona Health Auxiliary to hold Used Book Sale
The Winona Health Auxiliary’s Used Book Sale will be held Wednesday, April 16, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Thursday, April 17, from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Friday, April 18, from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. in Community . . .

April 10, 2008   Winona Health Celebrates Women promises to be fun and informative
Winona Health will host a special morning for women to learn, laugh and relax. Winona Health Celebrates Women will be held Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Kryzsko Commons East Hall on . . .

April 10, 2008   Free Community Health Talk, Your health online: What it means for you
Winona Health is offering a free Community Health Talk, Your health online: What it means for you. The program will be Thursday, April 24, from 5 to 6 p.m., in the B.A. Miller Auditorium at Community . . .

April 8, 2008   Four-week diabetes prevention program begins Monday, April 28
Winona Health will offer Diabetes Prevention: Small Steps, Big Rewards, a four-week program beginning Monday, April 28. The program will meet for four consecutive Monday evenings, April 28 to May 19, . . .

April 7, 2008   Glady D. Miller Gift Shop Spring Open House
The Winona Health Auxiliary Glady D. Miller Gift Shop will host a Spring Open House to preview their new merchandise on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Featured items include this year’s . . .

April 4, 2008   Winona Health Auxiliary volunteers plan Victorian Tea
The Winona Health Auxiliary will be holding its annual Victorian Tea at Watkins Manor on Saturday, May 10, 2008, the day before Mother’s Day. Tea time seatings will be at 12 noon and at 2 p.m. Tic . . .

April 3, 2008   Winona Health Auxiliary collecting items for garage sale
The Winona Health Auxiliary volunteers are seeking donated items for their Third Annual Garage Sale. Donations of quality items would be much appreciated. Needed items include costume jewelry, CDs . . .

April 2, 2008   Fabulous Fifties Follies raised more than $31,000
The Winona Health Auxiliary’s “Fabulous Fifties Follies” was held in March to raise money for the purchase of a new dialysis machine for Winona Health’s Dialysis Department. Follies’ chairs Sue Degal . . .

April 2, 2008   Community Memorial Hospital again earns Quality Respiratory Care Recognition
Winona Health’s Community Memorial Hospital has again earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about t . . .

March 28, 2008   Winona Health Foundation announces Community Engagement Grant recipients
The Winona Health Foundation awarded grants totaling $21,200 through its competitive grant program. Grants are awarded to community nonprofit organizations through the Foundation’s Community Engagemen . . .

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March 26, 2008   Winona Health recognizes medical staff on Doctors’ Day
March 30 is National Doctors’ Day. This annual celebration is to recognize the role physicians play in promoting healthy lifestyles, caring for their communities and advancing medical knowledge. W . . .

March 24, 2008   Winona Health Hospice Services offers free six-week grief support group
Winona Health Winona Area Hospice Services offers Coping with Grief and Loss, a free, six-week support group, which will meet from 3:30 – 5 p.m. on consecutive Wednesdays beginning April 2. The meetin . . .

March 19, 2008   Improve your health: Smoking Cessation program begins Thursday, April 3
Winona Health’s next Smoking Cessation four-week program, Quitting for Life, begins Thursday, April 3. The class meets consecutive Thursday evenings from 6 – 7:15 p.m. in Community Memorial Hospital’s . . .

March 12, 2008   Ben & Adith Miller Community Service Tribute
“A servant leader” and his “grassroots … forward-thinking organization” received the 2007 Ben & Adith Miller Community Service Tribute at a banquet in their honor March 11. Dennis Theede and Home . . .

March 11, 2008   Winona Health Auxiliary to offer Healthcare Directives program
The Winona Health Auxiliary will hold an informational program on Healthcare Directives on Monday, March 17, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Parkview Conference Room at Community Memorial Hospital. . . .

March 10, 2008   Physicians elected to Winona Health Board of Directors
Scott Birdsall, MD, an obstetrician/gynecologist at the Winona Clinic, and Richard Ferris, MD, an internal medicine physician at the Winona Clinic joined the Winona Health Board of Directors. Other . . .

March 5, 2008   Abdul Oseini, MD, joins Winona Health
Abdul Oseini, MD, joined the medical team at Winona Health. Dr. Oseini is board certified in Internal Medicine and will serve as a hospitalist at Community Memorial Hospital. Hospitalists special . . .

March 5, 2008   Winona Health Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists recognizes Athletic Trainers
During National Athletic Training Month, Winona Health Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists recognizes the important contributions of certified athletic trainers in caring for athletes of all ages. Ath . . .

February 29, 2008   Winona Health recognizes staff during National Social Work Month
In honor of National Social Work Month, Winona Health recognizes its team of social workers and their dedication to meeting Winona Health’s mission: to improve the health and well-being of our family, . . .

February 28, 2008   Fabulous Fifties Follies Tickets Available
Tickets are on sale for the Winona Health Auxiliary’s “Fabulous Fifties Follies,” a musical variety show featuring local singers, dancers and live music reminiscent of the 1950s decade. Follies ti . . .

February 21, 2008   Optometrists Scott M Pastryk, OD, and Douglas Orlich, OD, join staff at Winona Health Eye Care Center
Two optometrists have joined ophthalmologist Laurel Quinn, MD, and the staff at the Winona Health Eye Care Center. Douglas Orlich, OD, provides primary eye care, as well as diagnosis and treatment . . .

February 22, 2008   Fabulous Fifties Follies Underwriters
The Winona Health Auxiliary has announced that HBC, Merchants Bank and Miller Felpax will serve as underwriters for the “Fabulous Fifties Follies,” a benefit to raise money toward the purchase of a ne . . .

February 22, 2008   Valentine’s Day celebrated at Adith Miller and Roger Metz Manors
On Thursday, February 14, residents, families and staff of Adith Miller Manor and Roger Metz Manor celebrated Valentine’s Day at the annual Valentine Tea. Residents were presented with chocolate rose . . .

February 19, 2008   A Look into the Past: Public invited to free event at Watkins Manor
The community is invited for A Look into the Past, a free community event at Watkins Manor, 175 E. Wabasha Street in Winona, Tuesday, March 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. All ages can enjoy a free, fun-fille . . .

February 14, 2008   Fabulous Fifties Follies director announced
The Winona Health Auxiliary is proud to announce Sherry Clarke as this year’s director of the “Fabulous Fifties Follies,” which will be held March 6-8 at the Winona State University Performing Arts C . . .

February 6, 2008   Winona Health dietitians receive re-certification as diabetes educators
Rose Gurley, MS, RD, LD, CDE, and Heidi Ferris, RD, CDE, achieved re-certification by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE). Achieving Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) s . . .

February 8, 2008   Casting Call to kick off Fabulous Fifties Follies
Everyone, 16 years of age or older, is invited to a Casting Call to kick off the Winona Health Auxiliary’s Fabulous Fifties Follies. The Casting Call will be Monday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the W . . .

January 30, 2008   Angela Gullickson joins Winona Health Psychiatric & Counseling Services
Angela Gullickson, LICSW, a mental health therapist specializing in family counseling, has joined the staff at Winona Health Psychiatric & Counseling Services. Gullickson received her Master of . . .

January 30, 2008   Winona Health Foundation accepting scholarship applications through March 31
The Winona Health Foundation is now accepting applications for two scholarships: the Dr. John R. Peterson Scholarship in Health-related Studies and the Phyllis McClenathan Scholarship. Dr. Peterso . . .

January 28, 2008   PBS NewsHour to feature Winona’s Health Information Technology
A news crew from PBS NewsHour was in Winona January 23 and 24 to produce a story about Winona Health’s unique advances in heath information technology (HIT) and groundbreaking use of Electronic Health . . .