Winona Health

Name :

Winona Health

Address  :

855 Mankato Avenue

Town  :

Winona

State  :

Minnesota

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

55987

Phone  :

507 454 3650

Web URL  :


Description

About Us
Winona Health is a community owned nonprofit organization whose primary mission is to meet the lifelong healthcare needs of the Winona Minnesota regional community


History

Winona Health traces its history to 1894 when local citizens and physicians raised 4500 to remodel the former Langley Home into the 18bed Winona General Hospital Local citizenry continued to support the expansion of the communitys healthcare services over the years including larger hospital facilities and a training school for nurses In 1962 Winona General Hospital patients were moved into the new Community Memorial Hospital at its present location on 855 Mankato Avenue Winona Several additions have been added over the years including a new Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit

In 1966 patients needing convalescent and rehabilitative care moved into a facility added to the hospital it has since been renovated and now houses Lake Winona Manor a longterm care skilled nursing facility Adith Miller Manor an assisted living facility for those needing memory care was added in 1992 with Roger Metz Manor built in 1997 Watkins Manor a former nursing home now remodeled into an assisted living community for independent seniors joined Winona Health in 1999

Winona Health was formed as an quotumbrellaquot nonprofit organization for the growing healthcare services provided to the region It continues to be operated by a local volunteer Board of Directors The Winona Health Foundation whose mission is to financially support the work of the Winona Health nonprofit organization was formed in 1996 It too is served by a local volunteer board
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