A healthy community requires more than access to medical services. In fact, clinical care accounts for only about 20 percent of an individual’s overall health and quality of life. Our environment, health behaviors, and social and economic factors all impact our wellbeing. That’s why our commitment to the health of our patients, coworkers, families and neighbors extends beyond the walls of our facilities. Through our community engagement initiatives, we work to ensure that our region remains a great place to live, work, learn, raise families and be healthy.

Specific components of our community engagement programs include:

Community Health Improvement

• We collaborate with community partners to conduct a triennial Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Based on the findings of the CHNA, we formulate a community health improvement plan to address priority needs. View the CHNA reports for our La Crosse and Sparta hospitals. 

Community Partnerships

• We work with other nonprofits and government agencies to address community needs.  Collaboration allows us to maximize resources and achieve better outcomes for the benefit of the community.  

Sustainability Efforts 

• Our commitment to improve the health of our communities includes encouraging food and environmental sustainability. We promote access to locally sourced foods and advocate for a resilient food system.  Since 2016, we have been recognized as a Partner for Change organization by Practice Greenhealth for our practices that protect the health and well-being of patients, staff, and communities in which they live and work.  

Leadership and Staff Engagement 

• Mayo Clinic Health System leaders serve on 70 boards of directors across our service area. Another 163 employees serve the community as members of workgroups, taskforces, and service clubs. Additionally, leaders and staff participate in dozens of community events, discussions, educational presentations and volunteer opportunities each year. 

Funding and In-Kind Support

• In addition to the involvement of our leaders and staff in area organizations, Mayo Clinic Health System actively engages with many organizations, programs, events and initiatives with funding and in-kind support. Priority is given to requests that align with the CHNA, or promote health and well-being, but a wide array of requests is considered each year. We welcome requests from all areas of our region where Mayo Clinic Health System has a presence.

Community Education

• We share the expertise of Mayo Clinic in our local communities through presentations and speaking engagements, Hometown Health, social media, and news stories. We also provide brochures and other printed materials addressing a variety of health topics.
• If you’d like an expert from our organization at your next health event, please complete the appropriate request below. We ask that you submit your request at least six weeks in advance.
  • Event/Health Fair Request
  • Speaker Request
• To see current classes and events, select the Classes and Events link in the upper right of this page and enter your location information (city or ZIP code). You may also enter additional information to refine your search.

• Mayo Clinic Health System and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse are both committed to creating a culture of health in our community – one where youth and adults alike help each other live the healthiest life possible – and the Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival vividly represents that commitment. Teams will engage in colorful and spirited competition on the Black River along La Crosse’s Copeland Park.