Sleepy Eye Medical Center

Sleepy Eye Medical Center Sleepy Eye Medical Center is an independent hospital and clinic owned and operated by the City of SE.

What a great morning at our Stride Into Summer 5K with Powerhouse Nutrition! Congratulations to everyone who participate...
06/08/2026

What a great morning at our Stride Into Summer 5K with Powerhouse Nutrition!

Congratulations to everyone who participated in our race on Saturday. No matter your pace, you made an investment in your health and helped create an uplifting atmosphere that inspired others along the way!

Special congratulations to our top finishers:

Female Division:
1st: Jennifer Hillestad - 25:03
2nd: Greta Siefkes - 25:24
3rd: Lilia Edward - 25:38

Male Division:
1st: Ethan Hinderman - 19:49
2nd: Matthew Sellner - 20:18
3rd: Weston Scriver - 22:26

Here’s to staying active all summer long!

We are proud to recognize our 2026 medical scholarship recipients — outstanding students who have shown compassion, dedi...
05/27/2026

We are proud to recognize our 2026 medical scholarship recipients — outstanding students who have shown compassion, dedication, academic achievement, and a passion for helping others.

As these students begin their next chapter, we are honored to support their educational journeys and future careers in healthcare. The future is bright!

Last week, Dr. Murthy personally presented awards to his scholarship recipients. Jan O’Marron also presented scholarships in memory of her father, the late Charles “Chisey” Hansen, whose legacy of community support and encouragement for future healthcare professionals continues to make an impact. We are incredibly grateful for her continued commitment to this scholarship program.

Dr. Murthy Medical Scholarship Recipients
• Taylor Berkner, Sleepy Eye Public School — $500
• Josie Helget, Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s — $500
• Michael Balko, Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s — $500

Charles “Chisey” Hansen Family Memorial Medical Scholarship
• Josie Helget, Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s — $1,000

Dr. Murthy and Chisey Hansen Medical Scholarship
• Alison Rudenick, Cedar Mountain School (not pictured) — $500

Congratulations to all of our recipients! We wish you continued success and look forward to the difference you will make in the lives of others in the years ahead.

This Memorial Day weekend, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for ou...
05/23/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

As we reflect on their service and sacrifice, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

Please see our holiday weekend hours below. The SEMC Emergency Department remains open 24/7.

Celebrating a birthday by giving back to the community is a true reflection of generosity and compassion.Recently, Dr. M...
05/20/2026

Celebrating a birthday by giving back to the community is a true reflection of generosity and compassion.

Recently, Dr. Murthy was honored with a birthday celebration at SEMC. In lieu of keeping the monetary gifts he received, he chose to donate them to the Sleepy Eye Food Shelf.

Thank you, Dr. Murthy, for your kindness and for always putting community first.

*Pictured is Dr. Murthy’s wife, Kamakshi (right), presenting the donation to Lori Sellner, Treasurer of the Sleepy Eye Food Shelf.

We wrapped up our final bike helmet fitting and safety presentation of the season earlier this week at Springfield Eleme...
05/20/2026

We wrapped up our final bike helmet fitting and safety presentation of the season earlier this week at Springfield Elementary School!

In collaboration with the Springfield Police Department, we were able to offer another fun, hands-on bike rodeo experience for students. Thank you to everyone who helped make these events possible!

We hope the lessons shared help keep our young riders safe, confident, and ready for a fun summer of riding! 🚲☀️

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Gavin Maurer to our medical staff at Sleepy Eye Medical Center beginning this July!Raised...
05/19/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Gavin Maurer to our medical staff at Sleepy Eye Medical Center beginning this July!

Raised in rural Morgan, Minnesota, Dr. Maurer brings not only broad clinical expertise in family practice with obstetrics, but also a deep commitment to preserving and strengthening access to healthcare in rural communities. His passion for caring for the whole person – through every stage of life – reflects the heart of our mission and the future of rural healthcare.

From family medicine and hospital care to obstetrics and emergency medicine, Dr. Maurer’s approach is grounded in compassion, relationships, and caring for patients close to home.

We are proud to welcome Dr. Maurer to our team and look forward to the thoughtful, well-rounded care he will bring to the patients, families, and communities we serve for years to come.

Read more in the full announcement below.

Welcome, Dr. Maurer!

https://semedicalcenter.org/semc-welcomes-dr-gavin-maurer/

Happy Hospital Week to the hands that heal, the hearts that carry others, and the people who quietly make a difference e...
05/14/2026

Happy Hospital Week to the hands that heal, the hearts that carry others, and the people who quietly make a difference every day.

We are proud of our team, proud of our history, and proud to serve area communities — together.

Nursing is more than a profession — it’s countless quiet moments of compassion, strength, advocacy, comfort, and care.Th...
05/07/2026

Nursing is more than a profession — it’s countless quiet moments of compassion, strength, advocacy, comfort, and care.

This Nurses Week, we celebrate the people who show up for others every single day, often during life’s most vulnerable moments. Thank you to our nurses for the skill, heart, empathy, and dedication you bring to SEMC and our communities.

The difference you make is immeasurable. 💙

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400 4th Avenue NW
Sleepy Eye, MN
56085

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+15077943571

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