Clinic Hours:
Hospital Visiting Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admitted patients are allowed one designated visitor for the duration of their hospitalization.
Driving Directions: English - Spanish
We Are Tobacco Free
Smoking and the use of tobacco products is not allowed in any building or anywhere on our grounds. By being tobacco free we further our mission to provide a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and employees. Learn more about our Tobacco Treatment services if you or a loved one are interesting in quitting tobacco use.
Regional Laboratory and Radiology Services
All Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare regional clinics have on site laboratory and radiology (x-ray) services to meet the needs of patients locally.
Each laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathology. Tests available from regional laboratories include pregnancy tests, strep tests, mononucleosis tests, influenza tests, urinalysis, wet preps and accuchecks. (Specific capabilities of each lab will vary.) Lab results are available electronically to physicians across our system so that your primary care physician and specialists are able to collaborate on your care. Please contact your local provider regarding specific laboratory tests necessary for your care.
Radiology services are also available to assist our providers in diagnosing and treating patients locally. At most locations radiology images are available digitally to radiologists in La Crosse for consultations. Some services, such as mammography and bone density testing, are available via mobile services that visit on a regular basis. Please speak with your local provider regarding radiology services appropriate for your care.
Call your local Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare clinic for more information about these important clinical services available in your community.
Related Patient Services from Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare
Advance Care Planning – for when you are unable to express your own care preferences
Language Assistance – expert help when English is not your primary language
Organ Donation – collaborating to give new opportunities to those in need
Patient Representative – whom to contact with questions and concerns about your care
Records and Registration – important forms required to manage your health information
Patient Rights and Responsibilities – understanding the roles of patient and provider
Social Services – assistance to access services beyond medical care
Spiritual Care – assisting all faiths with important issues and decisions at crucial times
Community Health Needs Assessment
View the 2013 and 2016 Community Health Needs Assessments for Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare in Sparta.
Accreditation
Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare is accredited by The Joint Commission, a national accreditation organization for hospitals which conducts onsite reviews at three-year intervals.
The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States. The Joint Commission standards set performance expectations that affect the safety and quality of patient care. Its accreditation process evaluates an organization's compliance with these standards and other accreditation requirements.
See the accreditation report for Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse (select Hospital from the choices) and Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare in Sparta (select Critical Access Hospital from the choices).
You may also contact The Joint Commission online for patient safety concerns, or you can write to:
The Joint Commission
Office of Quality and Patient Safety
The Joint Commission
One Renaissance Boulevard
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
630-792-5636 (fax)
Many individual departments and programs also maintain accreditation through their respective, state, regional and national associations. Please visit our departments sites for information on their specific accreditation.
Many physicians and staff members of Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare also have achieved individual recognition by their professional peers. Please visit their individual profile pages for listings of certifications, registrations and accreditation.