SEMC Sleepy Eye Medical Center

Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group
2019-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Sleepy Eye Medical Center, 400 4th Ave NW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085, United States
Sleepy Eye Medical Center offers an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group for family members and caregivers the second Tuesday of the month (beginning November 12, 2019) from 6-7 p.m. at SEMC.
The support group, conducted by a trained Alzheimer’s Association® facilitator, is a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to:

Develop a support system
Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions
Talk through issues and ways of coping
Share feelings, needs and concerns
Learn about community resources

*Refreshments provided.
For more information, please contact:
Mikayla Bruggeman, SEMC Community Relations Coordinator and trained Alzheimer’s Association® Support Group Facilitator, at 507-794-8475 or mbruggeman@semedicalcenter.org.

Breastfeeding Support Group
2019-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Sleepy Eye Medical Center, 400 4th Ave NW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085, United States
To provide ongoing support for breastfeeding moms in the weeks and months following birth, Sleepy Eye Medical Center offers a Breastfeeding Support Group. Pregnant moms are also welcome and encouraged to attend. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Lower Level Lounge at Sleepy Eye Medical Center.
Some concerns addressed during support group gatherings include milk supply, teething, breastfeeding and returning to work, pumping and more. Meetings are facilitated by our Certified Lactation Counselor but driven by the conversations initiated by moms.
To learn more about our lactation services, contact our Certified Lactation Counselor, Chiloe Kotte, RN, at 507-794-8478 or ckottke@semedicalcenter.org.

Blood Drive
2019-10-29 08:00 - 14:00 | Sleepy Eye Medical Center, 400 4th Ave NW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085, United States
Sleepy Eye Medical Center will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29 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 Eye Medical Center.”
Donors can give blood every 56 days or every 120 days for those who donate double red cells. Those with eligibility questions should call the donor health line at 1-866-236-3276.

Pints and Poses
2019-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Sleepy Eye Event Center, 110 12th Avenue NE, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085, United States
End your day with movement, friendship and your favorite beverage!
About
Enjoy a 45-minute beginners slow flow yoga session led by Dr. Corinne Jordan as you sip on your drink of choice. After, join Dr. Jordan for a brief conversation about breast cancer screening recommendations.
Details
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Sleepy Eye Event Center
Dr. Corinne Jordan, SEMC; General Surgeon; Breast Surgeon; Yoga Instructor, RYT-200
Cost
The cost to attend is $5 (to cover cost of beverage).
What to Bring

Yoga mat* or towel (*A limited number of yoga mats will be available for use)
Photo ID
A friend, if you choose!

Registration
The deadline to register is Friday, October 11. Space is limited.

Fall Prenatal Class
2019-09-17 18:30 - 21:00, 2019-09-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Sleepy Eye Medical Center, 400 4th Ave NW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085, United States
Our prenatal classes help you prepare for the physical and psychological changes associated with pregnancy, birth and parenthood. We offer a class in the fall, winter and spring.
Classes are free of charge to Sleepy Eye Medical Center patients. To register, contact Katie Bloedow, RN, at kbloedow@semedicalcenter.org.
*Note: This is a two-session class: Tuesday, September 10 and 17. Interested individuals should plan to attend both.

SEMC 5K Run/Walk for Health
2019-09-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Allison Park, 4th Ave. NW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085, United States
At Sleepy Eye Medical Center, we believe living a healthy life comes down to making smart choices every day. How you eat, sleep, move, work and play influences your health in countless ways.
The Sleepy Eye Medical Center 5K Run/Walk for Health celebrates and encourages all kinds of physical activity, whether it’s running, walking, jogging or pushing your little one in a stroller. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. *No bikes or pets, please.
Race Details
The 2019 5K will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 7 around the Sleepy Eye Bike Trail. Check-in will take place from 8-8:45 a.m. at the east entrance of Allison Park, Sleepy Eye.
The top three male and female finishers will receive a medal, and all participants will receive a healthy snack breakfast. Proceeds benefit the wellness programs at Sleepy Eye Public School and St. Mary’s Catholic School.
Registration
Please see the top of this page to register for the 5K. Those who register by August 24 are guaranteed a complimentary DryFit race t-shirt. After this date, shirts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration will close at midnight on Wednesday, September 4. However, same-day (in-person) registrations will be accepted on race day.
*Children 12 years of age or younger who do not want a t-shirt may attend for free (do not need to register).

Blood Drive
2019-07-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Sleepy Eye Medical Center, 400 4th Ave NW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085, United States
Sleepy Eye Medical Center will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 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 Eye Medical Center.”
Donors can give blood every 56 days or every 120 days for those who donate double red cells. Those with eligibility questions should call the donor health line at 1-866-236-3276.

Spring Prenatal Class
2019-05-14 18:30 - 21:00, 2019-05-07 18:30 - 21:00 | MN
Our prenatal classes help you prepare for the physical and psychological changes associated with pregnancy, birth and parenthood. We offer a class in the winter, spring and fall.
Classes are free of charge to Sleepy Eye Medical Center patients. To register, contact Katie Bloedow, RN, at kbloedow@semedicalcenter.org.
*Note: This is a two-session class: Tuesday, May 7 and 14. Interested individuals should plan to attend both.

Community Health Day
2019-03-23 06:30 - 09:30 | Sleepy Eye Public School, 400 4th Ave. SW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085, United States
Community Health Day will take place from 6:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 23 at Sleepy Eye Public School. A number of health screenings will be offered at discounted rates.
Available Screenings
Blood Analysis – $40

Includes Cholesterol, HDL/LDL, calcium, glucose, etc.
12-hour fast recommended. Should continue taking any heart or blood pressure medications. May drink water.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Screening – $30
Note: Appointments are requested for blood tests. Call Brown County REA during regular business hours at 1-800-658-2368 or 507-794-3331 to make an appointment. Walk-ins will be accepted after 7:30 a.m. Free blood pressure checks will also be available.
Displays
Area agencies and individuals will offer health-related information at Community Health Day. To reserve table space, please call Sleepy Eye Community Education at 507-794-7873.
Co-sponsored by: Sleepy Eye Medical Center, Brown County REA, Sleepy Eye Community Education and Brown County Public Health

Blood Drive
2019-03-05 08:00 - 14:00 | Sleepy Eye Medical Center, 400 4th Ave NW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085, United States
Sleepy Eye Medical Center will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 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 Eye Medical Center.”
Donors can give blood every 56 days or every 120 days for those who donate double red cells. Those with eligibility questions should call the donor health line at 1-866-236-3276.

Winter Prenatal Class
2019-01-15 18:30 - 21:00, 2019-01-08 18:30 - 21:00 | MN
Our prenatal classes help you prepare for the physical and psychological changes associated with pregnancy, birth and parenthood. We offer a class in the winter, spring and fall.
Classes are free of charge to Sleepy Eye Medical Center patients. To register, contact Katie Bloedow, RN, at kbloedow@semedicalcenter.org.
*Note: This is a two-session class: Tuesday, January 8 and 15. Interested individuals should plan to attend both.

Breastfeeding Support Group
2018-12-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2018-11-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2018-10-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2018-09-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2018-08-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2018-07-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Sleepy Eye Medical Center, 400 4th Ave NW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085, United States
Sleepy Eye Medical Center offers a Breastfeeding Support Group to provide ongoing support for breastfeeding moms in the weeks and months following birth. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Union Room at Sleepy Eye Medical Center.
Support group topics include, but are not limited to:

Milk supply
Teething
Breastfeeding and returning to work
Pumping and more

Meetings are facilitated by our Certified Lactation Counselor but driven by the conversations initiated by moms. To learn more about our lactation services, contact our Certified Lactation Counselor, Chiloe Kotte, RN, at 507-794-8478 or ckottke@semedicalcenter.org. For meetings updates, please visit the SEMC Facebook page.

Matter of Balance Class
2018-10-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-10-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-10-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-10-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-10-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-10-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-10-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-10-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Sleepy Eye Medical Center, 400 4th Ave NW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085, United States
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 activity levels. Areas of focus include learning to view falls as controllable and setting goals to increase activity, strength and balance. In addition, participants will learn how to make changes to reduce fall risks at home.
Those Who Will Benefit

Anyone who is concerned about falls
Anyone who has fallen in the past
Anyone interested in improving balance, strength and flexibility
Adults 60 years of age or older

Registration
You can register in two ways:
1.) Visit https://yourjuniper.org/, select “A Matter of Balance” and zip code “56085.” Click “register” and fill in the appropriate information.
2.) Or, you call the SEMC Physical Therapy Department at 507-794-8466.
A $10 contribution is suggested.

Spirit of Giving Gala
2018-10-13 16:00 - 22:00 | MN
The Spirit of Giving Gala is an excellent opportunity to support Sleepy Eye Medical Center and the Sleepy Eye Healthcare Foundation. This fundraiser will take place on Saturday, October 13 at the Sleepy Eye Event Center. With a special appeal for 3D mammography software, we are committed to providing our community with technology that is quickly becoming the new standard of care in breast cancer detection.
About the Cause
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis and second leading cause of cancer death in women. In fact, one out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives. And while 3D mammography is costly at $220,000, studies show its superior imaging technique not only reduces false-positives but also increases cancer detection by up to 16% compared to traditional 2D mammography. Proceeds from the gala will help fund this upgrade in technology.
Schedule of Events

4:00 p.m. ….. *VIP Experience (personal invitation to follow)
5:30 p.m. ….. Cocktails and Silent Auction
6:30 p.m. ….. Dinner and Program
7:45 p.m. ….. Live Auction
8:30 p.m. ….. Entertainment by **Tonic Sol-fa

*VIP Experience
All guests will be invited to our VIP Experience prior to the main events of the evening. This is of no extra cost to you. Enjoy the company of gala guests as well as complimentary cocktails and light appetizers. Let us properly thank you for your support!
**Entertainment by Tonic Sol-Fa
Tonic Sol-fa is a ground-breaking a capella ensemble from MN, in constant development since their formation two decades ago. Tonic Sol-fa stands as one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music, with Emmy Award arrangements and multi-million selling compositions.
Be a Gala Sponsor
We are currently accepting sponsorships for the 2018 gala and invite you to partner with us for a cause that will impact the health and well-being of our community. Download our Spirit of Giving Gala Sponsorship Form to view various sponsorship opportunities, along with the respective benefits of each. Forms and payment may be mailed to the Sleepy Eye Healthcare Foundation, Attn: Mikayla Bruggeman, 400 4th Ave. NW, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 or dropped off at the Sleepy Eye Medical Center Clinic Front Desk. Please contact Kevin Sellheim at at ksellheim@semedicalcenter.org for questions regarding sponsorship.
If sponsorship does not align with your budget, we welcome you to consider a donation of goods and/or services for our silent auction.
2018 Presenting Sponsors ~ $2,500 or More
First Security Bank
2018 Platinum Sponsors ~ $1,000 or More
BIC Graphic
CakeWalk Custom Cakes & Dessert Bar
Randy’s Family Drug and Gift
SouthPoint Financial Credit Union
Transmed, Inc.
2018 Gold Sponsors ~ $500 or More
Consulting Radiologists, Ltd.
Gislason & Hunter LLP, Attorneys At Law
Oleson+Hobbie Architects
SISU Medical Solutions
Sleepy Eye Event Center
Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch
Sturm Funeral Homes, Inc.
Vaaler Insurance, Inc.
Other Sponsors
Americana Community Bank
Lifetime Eyecare Center
McCabe’s Ace Hardware
Salonek Concrete and Construction, Inc.
Zinniel Electric Co.
Donate to Our Silent Auction
We are now accepting gift cards or in-kind donations for the silent auction. Gift cards and certificates may be mailed to the Sleepy Eye Healthcare Foundation, 400 4th Ave. NW, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085. Donations may also be dropped off at the Sleepy Eye Medical Center Clinic Front Desk during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. If you have any questions, please contact Chiloe Kottke at 507-794-8478 or ckottke@semedicalcenter.org.
Register for the Gala
Event registration is now open! Payment may be made online, by mail or in person. Please scroll to the top of this page to register online. The cost to attend is $100 per person. You may also reserve a table of 8 for $800.
To download a paper registration form, click here. Forms, along with payment, may be dropped off at the Clinic Front Desk or mailed to:
Sleepy Eye Medical Center
Attn: Spirit of Giving Gala Committee
400 4th Ave. NW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
*Checks can be made to the Sleepy Eye Healthcare Foundation.
The deadline to register is Friday, September 21.
Dress for the Cause
We invite you to dress for the cause by wearing pink, the signature color and spirit of breast cancer awareness.
A pop of pink in your heels or a splash in your suit, bold or low-key, either will do. Join us in whatever pink is you!
Visit our Pinterest page for style inspiration!

Community Blood Drive at SEMC
2018-07-24 09:00 - 15:00 | MN
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 Eye Medical Center.” Double red cell donations will be accepted at this drive.
Donors can give blood every 56 days or every 120 days for those who donate double red cells. Those with eligibility questions should call the donor health line at 1-866-236-3276.
According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative.
