The Miller-Dwan Foundation Board of Directors awarded the following grants at their April, 2008 Board Meeting:

Miller-Dwan Medical Center Surgical Department - $29,000 to purchase six surgical lounge stretchers to enhance patient comfort.

Miller-Dwan Medical Center Surgical Department - $75,000 to help purchase high-level technology operating room equipment that makes it possible for patients to receive the best in world-class care.

SMDC Organizational Learning and Development - $12,500 to create and distribute a diversity awareness DVD for SMDC and the community.

College of St. Scholastica - $20,315 to help plan a comprehensive recovery school that will help students succeed both with their recovery from addiction and with academic performance.

North Shore Horizons - $10,000 to provide supportive services for families who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Union Gospel Mission - $15,000 to help pay for kitchen replacement and repair.

Miller-Dwan Medical Center Adult Behavioral Health - $2,000 to purchase new dining room chairs for the patient dining area.

Grants from the Van Gorden Fund of the Miller-Dwan Foundation The Van Gorden Fund provides support to organizations in our region dedicated to providing people with injuries or physical disabilities assistance to reach their highest possible level of function. The following grants were awarded from this fund.

Miller-Dwan Rehabilitation Center - $44,230 to purchase state-of-the-art hand/arm re-education equipment for people suffering from stroke and other neurological disorders.

Minnesota Ballet - $3,000 to allow children with cognitive or physical challenges to experience dance training.

Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center - $72,000 to help remodel space for a new Dizziness and Balance Program.

Duluth Clinic Fitness and Therapy Center - $7,388 to purchase cardiopulmonary exercise testing equipment that will benefit both the weight loss candidate and the elite athlete.

Superior Senior High School - $5,000 to help purchase equipment for a new movement/sensory room for students with autism.