Sleepy Eye Medical Center

11/14/2025

On Wednesday evening, SEMC hosted an Active Threat Tabletop Exercise with staff from across the organization. Together, we walked through a detailed scenario, reviewed our policies and procedures, and discussed potential courses of action, safety protocols, and continuity of operations.

A special thank-you to Sleepy Eye Police Chief Matt Andres for joining us and to Lori Neidecker, our Emergency Operations Manager, for coordinating and facilitating the exercise.

It was an insightful and productive session, and we will continue these conversations as we refine and strengthen our response plans. The safety of our patients, visitors, and staff remains one of our highest priorities.

11/11/2025

And the winner of our employee pumpkin decorating contest is...Lori Neidecker! Congratulations, Lori!

"Check your pumpkins for lumpkins!"

Thanks to all who voted!

11/11/2025

Today we honor those who served.

Your courage, sacrifice, and selflessness remind us what true service means.

From all of us at Sleepy Eye Medical Center — thank you, veterans. ❤️🤍💙

11/04/2025

We want our patients and community to be aware of a change affecting the Allina Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan in 2026.

This specific plan has chosen not to include Sleepy Eye Medical Center and Clinics in its network next year.

“We want to ensure our patients and community members are aware of this change during Medicare’s open enrollment period,” said Todd Consbruck, Administrator at SEMC. “Although this decision was made by Allina Aetna, our priority is helping patients understand their options and support them through this change.”

Several other Medicare plan options for 2026 do include SEMC and Clinics. For questions about coverage or plan choices, we encourage individuals to contact the Senior LinkAge Line® at 1-800-333-2433 or speak with their insurance agent. These resources can help patients understand available plans and choose the coverage that best meets their needs.

Learn more here:

Beginning January 1, 2026, Sleepy Eye Medical Center (SEMC) and Clinics will no longer be part of the Allina Aetna Advantage Plan provider network. This

11/03/2025

🌈The Kaleidoscope of Radiologic Technology 🌈

This week, we celebrate our incredible Radiologic Technology team—experts who help us see what’s beneath the surface.

From X-rays and CT scans to ultrasounds and mammography, each imaging technique offers a different view of the body—helping guide diagnoses and treatments with precision and care.

Just like a kaleidoscope, our team brings many unique skills together to create one clear picture: better health for our patients.

Thank you to our talented imaging professionals for the care, compassion, and clarity you bring to every exam!

10/31/2025

💗 Supporting the Fighters. Honoring the Survivors. Remembering the Taken.

To wrap up Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our staff proudly wore pink and jeans to show support for breast cancer awareness — and to celebrate this year’s employee charity drive benefiting B the Light.

Together, our generous team raised $550 to help B the Light continue shining hope and support in our communities.

Learn more about B the Light here: https://www.bthelightinfo.org/

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Be sure to stop by the Sleepy Eye Ambulance Garage from 5-7 tonight for some treats!

Stay safe and have fun!

10/30/2025

Today, our team is taking part in the Rural Trauma Team Development Course sponsored by North Memorial Health.

Ongoing education like this helps us stay prepared to respond when trauma or critical situations arise. We’re grateful for our partnership with North Memorial, working together to provide quality care close to home. 💙

10/28/2025

Care at Sleepy Eye Medical Center feels different—because it is.

It's personal. It's heartfelt. Centered on you.

Take a short glimpse into who we are, and the care we're proud to provide right here at home. 💙

10/27/2025

Vote for your favorite pumpkin!

Our staff (and their families) got creative for SEMC’s first-ever Pumpking Painting Contest - and the results are fabulous!

Check out the 9 entries in the photos bellow and vote for your favorite by giving it a 👍🏼or a ❤️ on THIS post. (Patients, staff and visitors also have the chance to vote in-person in our clinic waiting area.)

Voting is open for two weeks, and the winner will be announced Monday, November 10!

10/23/2025

We’re proud to share that Dr. Karlyn Armbruster was featured this week on MPR News Radio, speaking about the importance of rural healthcare—especially obstetric services in small communities like ours.

In her interview, she highlighted the dedication of rural providers who care deeply for their patients and the importance of keeping high-quality, comprehensive care close to home.

We’re grateful for her passion and for the work our entire team does every day to support families and ensure access to quality healthcare right here in southern Minnesota.

Click the link below to listen to the full interview!

Mayo Clinic Health System recently announced it will end on-call labor and delivery services in Owatonna in November. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what it means for families — and for rural health care in Minnesota.