Olmsted Medical Center Donates $50,000 to Support Semcac’s Mission

Published On: January 22nd, 2025|Categories: News, Updates|

Semcac is thrilled to announce a generous donation of $50,000 from Olmsted Medical Center (OMC). This significant contribution will directly support Semcac’s mission to empower and advocate for individuals and families, enhancing self-sufficiency by maximizing community resources.

The funds will focus on addressing food insecurity in southeastern Minnesota, a growing challenge that impacts many in the region. According to Semcac’s 2024 Community Needs Assessment, 52% of respondents reported struggling to meet basic food needs.

“This donation will help us expand access to vital resources, create sustainable solutions, and collaborate with community partners to uplift individuals and families in need,” said Jennifer Hengel, Executive Director of Semcac. “We are deeply grateful to Olmsted Medical Center and its staff for their outstanding support.”

Semcac provides critical services to the region, including:

  • food shelves for individuals and families in need
  • Senior Dining and Meals on Wheels programs to support older adults
  • outreach initiatives encouraging households to apply for food assistance programs.

OMC’s donation will strengthen these programs and further the shared goal of addressing critical challenges faced by the community.

About Olmsted Medical Center
Olmsted Medical Center has been southeastern Minnesota’s hometown healthcare provider since 1949, with over 1,300 healthcare professionals (which includes 193 clinicians) serving at over 22 locations, including two multi-specialty clinics, a primary care clinic at Miracle Mile, a Level IV trauma hospital with 24-hour emergency room, a Skyway Clinic in downtown Rochester, and 11 community clinics. OMC also offers walk-in FastCare® and Acute Care clinics.

 OMC has more than 35 specialties and is best known for its convenient, quality personal care. Each year, the Olmsted Medical Center team sees over 330,000 patients, performs over 4,800 major surgical operations, cares for over 21,000 patients in our Emergency Medicine department, and delivers nearly 1,000 babies.

 The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees, whose primary function is to see that OMC serves the public interest.

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