National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16. This day exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. Sleepy Eye Medical Center encourages Advanced Care Planning, a process which helps patients think about, talk about, and write down their choices for future health care decisions. What is […]
History Made as 300 SEMC Patients Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Sleepy Eye Medical Center held its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, February 6, at the Sleepy Eye Event Center, successfully administering first doses of the vaccine to 300 patients. In the days leading up to the event, these patients, ages 65 years of age and older, were randomly selected and notified that they were […]
Updated Visitor Guidelines: 2/1/2021
Updated 2/1/2021 For the safety of staff and patients during the pandemic, Sleepy Eye Medical Center has established visitor guidelines for various service areas. All visitors must pass our screening process prior to entering. Clinic, Hospital, Urgent Care, Outreach, Laboratory, Emergency Department, and Radiology Patients A patient may be accompanied by one individual* after the […]
Walz Announces Changes to Vaccine Efforts
On January 25, Governor Tim Walz announced updates to the state’s vaccination efforts and registration process. Summary of Updates Adults 65 years of age and older will have extended 24-hour window to pre-register for a randomized opportunity to be selected for appointments at COVID-19 community vaccination clinics Pilot clinics in Blaine and Brooklyn Center will […]
Ages 65 & Over, Educators, and Child Care Workers Now Eligible for Vaccine
As of January 20, people in the following groups are now eligible to make appointments at select vaccination sites for the COVID-19 vaccine: Minnesotans ages 65 and over Pre-k through grades 12 educators Child care workers Scheduling an Appointment Currently, SEMC does not have vaccine available for patients. We will let you know if/when we […]
SEMC Offers Antibody Treatment to COVID-19 Patients
Sleepy Eye Medical Center (SEMC) is excited to offer COVID-19 antibody therapy to patients who qualify. The therapy, known as Monoclonal Antibody Treatment, is for people who have tested positive for COVID-19, have mild to moderate symptoms and are at high risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. What It Is Antibodies are proteins that […]
Helget is SEMC’s New Year’s Baby
While first-time parents Saydi and Nolan Helget of Sleepy Eye knew they were expecting a little boy, they had no idea he would be the first baby born at Sleepy Eye Medical Center in 2021. Otto Scott Helget entered the world at 12:10 a.m. on January 7, weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 20 […]
SEMC Begins Giving COVID-19 Vaccine to Staff, Offers Guidance to Community
Initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are being distributed to Sleepy Eye Medical Center staff this week. Some of the first to receive the vaccine include SEMC providers and hospital and clinic nurses. “We will vaccinate additional employees in the coming weeks as shipments arrive,” said Kevin Sellheim, SEMC Administrator. “There are limited doses in […]
SEMC Opens Annex Building for COVID-19 Testing
Beginning the week of December 21, Sleepy Eye Medical Center will perform COVID-19 tests in a new annex laboratory building, located on the north side of the facility, near the Elm Street emergency entrance to the parking lot. The annex, built by Stimpert Homes, will serve as a warm, comfortable testing location during the winter […]
Community Flu Vaccine Clinic – Monday, December 14
Sleepy Eye Medical Center will be holding a Community Flu Vaccine Clinic at the Sleepy Eye Event Center on Monday, December 14. Hours will be from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Appointments are required. Please call 507-794-3691 to schedule an appointment.
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