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Your health care needs always come first at Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare in Waukon, whether that means primary care or specialty care services. Mayo Clinic Health System delivers trusted Mayo Clinic care close to your home.

  • Learn about our medical services available in Waukon — from providers in the community or visiting outreach specialists from La Crosse. 
  • Meet your local Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare providers.
  • If you need services not provided in Waukon, we can help you locate the service you need, close to home.

Our relationship with Mayo Clinic can also connect you with the most trusted specialty care in the U.S. Your local provider can help with referrals if necessary.

Influenza Vaccine Clinics

View the schedule of influenza vaccine clinics at all Franciscan Healthcare locations

New & Prospective Patients

Every day individuals and families choose Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare for their health care needs. Our physicians and providers are close to you for day-to-day needs and specialists are available either in La Crosse or regularly visit a clinic near you. All of our care is backed by the expertise of one of the most recognized names in health care, Mayo Clinic. Our New Patient section walks you through the steps to becoming a new patient with us.

Pregnancy Care and Local Birthing Options

The care you and your baby is available at the Waukon Clinic from experienced providers including family physicians and nurse practitioners.

Find Us

Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare Waukon Clinic
Clinic
105 E. Main St., Waukon, IA 52172
  • Hours:
  • Mon:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tue-Fri:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sat:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday hours by same-day appointments only

Need to be Seen Today? View All Services & Treatments at this Location

If you are unable to see your primary care provider and need high-quality health care today, we offer several options where you can receive same-day care.

Family Medicine

Care for children and adults of all ages: annual exams, well-child visits, diagnostics, screenings and referrals.

What’s Happening in the Community

Syphilis: A rising community presence

Across the country, the rate of syphilis infection is increasing. Learn more about syphilis and how you can reduce your risk of getting or spreading the infection.

Trevor Rich, M.D. By Trevor Rich October 19, 2017

Important information for breast cancer prevention

I challenge you to not only support Breast Cancer Awareness Month but to take your own awareness of breast cancer one step further. I encourage you to be aware of the risk factors for breast cancer and what strategies you can implement in your lifestyle to reduce your risk.

Hanna_Mina By Mina Hanna October 19, 2017

Tips for cooking for one or two

Cooking for one or two doesn’t mean you have to let your health go by the wayside and resort to meals of cold cereal, grilled cheese and canned soup, or microwave meals. With some helpful tips, you can be cooking healthy and efficiently for a smaller household in no time.

Kristi Wempen RDN By Kristi Wempen October 17, 2017

Pump you up: Exercise with dumbbells

The CrossFit phenomenon has proven what Rocky Balboa always knew: You don’t need an expensive gym or sophisticated equipment to get in shape. If you’re willing (and able) to get pumped up, try these basic and effective moves for beginners.

October 16, 2017

Trying to get pregnant? Select a lubricant that is most helpful for sperm

Lubrication can be an easy way to increase comfort during intercourse. However, many couples who are trying to conceive don’t realize that lubricants can adversely affect sperm.

Alicia Ogle, N.P. By Alicia Ogle October 13, 2017

Treating your child's hearing loss

As an audiologist, I often work with parents who are concerned about their child’s hearing. Hearing loss is a huge concern for parents who understand it can impair speech and language skills as their child develops. The Baha system may be the right solution.

Katie Kendhammer AuD By Katie Kendhammer October 13, 2017

Holiday table topics: Know your family's health history

You know every detail of your parents’ first date and have your grandmother’s lefse recipe committed to memory. But when your doctor asks if anyone in your family has had heart disease, you draw a blank.

October 12, 2017

Breast cancer survivor wonders “What if?”

Tammy Jackson, a 55-year-old Eau Claire resident and breast cancer survivor, says she asks herself all the time, “What would’ve happened if I hadn’t made that phone call and booked that mammogram?”

October 12, 2017

Breast cancer survivor wonders “What if?”

Tammy Jackson, a 55-year-old Eau Claire resident and breast cancer survivor, says she asks herself all the time, “What would’ve happened if I hadn’t made that phone call and booked that mammogram?”

October 12, 2017

New knee works like magic

Linda Bure of Austin, Minnesota, knew it was time to take care of her aching knee when she noticed her dog started to gain weight due to her inability to take him for a daily walk.

October 5, 2017

Little changes, big results: After managing his diabetes, Colin Minehart wants to help others

Colin Minehart, a 61-year-old resident of Albert Lea, Minnesota, was determined to improve his health. He listened to what his doctors told him. But, for some reason, he found it hard to follow their advice.

October 4, 2017

Routine checkup leads to lifesaving heart surgery

Brian Schilling didn’t know anything was wrong when he went in for his regular physical. But, unbeknownst to Schilling, there was a problem lurking in one of the valves in his heart.

September 18, 2017

Diabetes education classes lead to improved quality of life

Ken Moore had lost his get-up-and-go. His wife said he had no motivation and should see a doctor. That's when he learned he had Type 2 diabetes.

September 11, 2017

Lifestyle changes bring rapid results for diabetes patient

Has life got you tired much of the time? Read how a simple diabetes test, some lifestyle changes and support from others turned that around for one woman in Barron, Wisconsin.

August 2, 2017

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes better wound healing

Fritz Kruger wondered how breathing pure oxygen while enclosed in a pressurized tube could heal his body. Kruger, 56, suffered from side effects of radiation treatments for prostate cancer when referred for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

July 27, 2017

Heart surgery gives new meaning to taking the stairs

Chris Schlicher's physical limitations didn’t allow him to do everyday activities on a regular basis. However, after a mitral valve repair to his heart, he has more energy and is able to engage in life without limitations.

July 25, 2017