The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get the flu vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every year. It’s especially important for high risk persons, including young children, pregnant women, people with chronic conditions and those 65 […]
Matter of Balance Program to Begin in October
Sleepy Eye Medical Center, in conjunction with Minnesota River Area Agency of Aging,® Inc., will offer an four-week workshop titled “A Matter of Balance” on Mondays and Wednesdays from October 1-24. Meetings will take place from 1-3 p.m. in the Lower Level of SEMC. This workshop helps people practice strategies to manage falls and increase […]
SEMC Announces Details for “Spirit of Giving Gala”
Sleepy Eye Medical Center and the Sleepy Eye Healthcare Foundation will celebrate a new fundraiser, the Spirit of Giving Gala, on Saturday, October 13 at the Sleepy Eye Event Center. Proceeds will aid in the purchase of 3D mammography software in 2018. “We are committed to providing our community with high quality care and access […]
Murthy’s Donate $25,000 Toward Medical Scholarship Fund
On July 20, 2018, Dr. KVK Murthy of Sleepy Eye Medical Center and wife Kamakshi Murthy presented the Sleepy Eye Healthcare Foundation with a $25,000 donation for the Murthy Medical Scholarship fund. Moneys from this scholarship fund will be dispersed, in increments, to scholarship winners over the next several years. The Murthy Medical Scholarship is […]
SEMC to Host Community Blood Drive on July 24
Sleepy Eye Medical Center will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24 in the Lower Level of SEMC. Walk-ins will be accepted, but appointments are preferred. To schedule an appointment, call the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter “Sleepy […]
Now Scheduling Kindergarten and Sports Physicals
Sleepy Eye Medical Center is now scheduling kindergarten and sports physicals for the 2018-2019 school year. During a physical, your provider will review all areas of your child’s health to ensure they are ready for the first day of class or the first game on the court or field. What to Remember about Physicals: Have […]
SEMC Named 2018 Sleepy Eye Business of the Year
The Sleepy Eye Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Sleepy Eye Medical Center as the 2018 Sleepy Eye Business of the Year during an appreciation and recognition luncheon on Thursday, June 7 at SEMC. This award recognizes a business who fulfills and demonstrates the following criteria. The business must: Be a current member in good standing […]
Car Seat Checkup Clinic to Take Place June 12
Sleepy Eye Medical Center, along with Brown County Public Health, South Central Minnesota EMS System and Child Passenger Safety Car Seat Installation & Education Service, will offer a free car seat checkup clinic from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12 in the parking lot at SEMC. Certified child passenger safety technicians will check for recalls […]
May is Stroke Awareness Month: Know the Signs and Symptoms
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, an opportune time to review signs and symptoms of the fifth leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of disability in Minnesota. Recognizing the first signs of a stroke and calling 911 immediately help facilitate prompt treatment and a patient’s best chance of survival. Signs and […]
New Medicare Cards Coming in 2018 – SEMC Warns of Scams
Sleepy Eye Medical Center wants senior citizens to know that Medicare will begin issuing new Medicare cards this spring. Though the change is designed to help prevent fraud, fight identity theft and protect private information, it has sparked a series of phone scams. The new cards will have a new Medicare number format that is […]