Giving generously of their time, talents and treasures

On March 26, 1894, fifty Winona women gathered to form a new organization, the Ladies Hospital Aid Association, which would be affiliated with the then one-month-old Winona General Hospital. Dr. D.B. Pritchard asked the group to help furnish the new hospital, and their first fundraiser netted $8.10.

Since then, the Winona Health Volunteers have generously given their time, talents and treasure to benefit our patients, residents and families.

From 1910 to date, they have contributed more than $2.5 million dollars to Winona Health programs and equipment from their numerous fundraising efforts.

Thank you, donors!

Proceeds from the fundraising events that you support have helped to purchase the following projects in 2022/2023:

  • Beauty salon chairs for Lake Winona Manor residents ($1,764)
  • E-Z Lift chair for dialysis patients ($4,987)
  • 2 Bereavement carts, Food & Nutrition Services ($1,000)
  • Baby weight scale, Family Birth Center and Lactation Services ($1,317)
  • Portable audiometer for Rollingstone school, Occupational Health ($1,300)
  • 5 Take-home blood pressure monitoring devices, Primary Care ($1,679)
  • Tablets to communicate with speech impaired patients, Rehab Services ($3,806)
  • Pediatric IV covers, Family Birth Center/Pediatrics ($350)
  • High and low patient treatment bed, Urgent Care ($1,550)
  • 2 iPads, Imaging Services ($950)
  • BiPap humidification accessory, Respiratory Therapy Services ($1,550)
  • Bili-blanket and Skylife pad, Family Birth Center ($9,000)
  • Parallel bars, Rehabilitation Services ($2,150)
  • Wound prevention mattress, Clinic Inpatient Services ($2,030)
  • Sitter-on-Cue chair alarm, Intensive Care Unit ($863)

Thank you for supporting our events!

Benefits of Volunteering

  • Make a difference in the lives of our patients and residents
  • Meet a diverse range of people
  • Develop friendships
  • Offer your talents
  • Be part of your community
  • Feel a sense of achievement and accomplishment
  • Stay connected through life changes
  • Add valuable experience to your resume and boost your career options
  • Be of service to others
  • Learn new skills and expand upon existing abilities

What does it mean to be a Volunteer at Winona Health?

The Winona Health Volunteers are always looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals willing to share their valuable time and talent. More than 200 active volunteers contribute thousands of hours of service to Winona Health through Winona Health and senior services. If you’re looking for a fulfilling opportunity to dedicate your time through an experience rich in history and meaning, become a Winona Health Volunteer.

Volunteering Opportunities

We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities at Winona Health. If you’re interested in sharing your time in any of the areas listed below, please contact Kris Walters at 507.457.4342 or krwalters@winonahealth.org.

  • Beauty Shop
  • Boyer Lounge
  • Caring Hands
  • Chaplain Services
  • Clinic Information Desk
  • Courier
  • Executive Board
  • Fantasy of Trees
  • Flowers Plus

  • Glady D. Miller Gift Shop

  • Healing Hugs

  • Health Care Directives

  • Holiday Happiness

  • Hospice

  • Hospital Information Desk

  • Knitted Knockers

  • Knitting

  • Piano

  • Telecare

  • Therapeutic Recreation

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