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.

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. 💙

Last week, we had the joy of celebrating a very special birthday for Dr. KVK Murthy! 🎉In true Dr. Murthy fashion, he tre...
05/07/2026

Last week, we had the joy of celebrating a very special birthday for Dr. KVK Murthy! 🎉

In true Dr. Murthy fashion, he treated SEMC staff to pizza and ice cream cake — a tradition many of us have come to look forward to over the years. We were also grateful to welcome members of his family, who traveled to celebrate alongside us.

For decades, Dr. Murthy has been a cornerstone of care at SEMC — caring for patients through life’s hardest and happiest moments, mentoring colleagues and students, taking countless hours of call, performing surgeries, delivering babies, and making a lasting difference in the lives of so many.

Dr. Murthy and his wife, Kamakshi, have also generously supported SEMC and our communities in countless ways, always with others in mind.

He is someone who is simply easy to celebrate, appreciate, and admire.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Murthy! Thank you for the care, compassion, leadership, and generosity you continue to share with SEMC and our communities. We are grateful for you and look forward to many more memories together in the years ahead!

Today we had the honor of recognizing Sleepy Eye Medical Center’s very first DAISY Award recipient — Sarah Reinarts, RN....
05/07/2026

Today we had the honor of recognizing Sleepy Eye Medical Center’s very first DAISY Award recipient — Sarah Reinarts, RN. 🌼💙

Sarah exemplifies the compassion, dedication, positivity, and excellence that nursing is all about.

Throughout her time at SEMC, Sarah has taken on roles across Med/Surg, ER, Labor & Delivery, and most recently as Charge Nurse — always with a smile, a willingness to help, and a “can do” attitude. She is a supportive teammate, a trusted leader, a mentor to new staff, and someone who consistently brings ideas, energy, and heart to everything she does.

Sarah received multiple nominations from patients and families who experienced her compassionate care firsthand, including the Krumrey family following the birth of their baby at SEMC. We were honored to welcome the Krumrey family back today to help present this award and share about their positive experience and the exceptional care Sarah provided during such a meaningful moment in their lives.

Sarah’s caring spirit, knowledge of nursing, positivity, sense of humor, and unwavering support for patients and coworkers alike make her truly deserving of this recognition.

Please join us in congratulating Sarah on becoming SEMC’s first DAISY Award honoree! 🌼

We’re incredibly proud to share that Sleepy Eye Medical Center has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospital...
05/07/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that Sleepy Eye Medical Center has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation for Patient Perspective — placing SEMC among the top rural hospitals in the country for patient satisfaction.

Out of approximately 1,367 critical access hospitals nationwide, this recognition is considered one of the highest honors a rural hospital can receive for the care and experience it provides patients and families. What makes it even more meaningful is that hospitals do not apply for this award — it is earned through performance and patient feedback.

For us, this recognition is about people.

It reflects the compassion shown during difficult moments. The extra time spent listening. The familiar faces patients trust. The teamwork behind every visit, every procedure, and every interaction.

“This recognition speaks directly to who we are and how we care for people,” said Todd Consbruck, SEMC Administrator. “We are incredibly proud of our team and grateful to the patients and communities who place their trust in us every day.”

To every member of our staff — thank you. This honor belongs to all of you and the extraordinary care you provide close to home.

Read more in the full news release: https://semedicalcenter.org/semc-named-among-nations-top-critical-access-hospitals/.

Safety starts early. 🚲Yesterday we visited Cedar Mountain Elementary PreK - Grade 5 to fit helmets for first graders and...
04/29/2026

Safety starts early. 🚲

Yesterday we visited Cedar Mountain Elementary PreK - Grade 5 to fit helmets for first graders and connect with K–3 students on the importance of bike safety.

Grateful for the partnership and the opportunity to be part of it!

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Sleepy Eye, MN
56085

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