Two foundations can help you make a difference in meeting the health care needs of our communities. Donations from generous neighbors like you help the SMDC Foundation and the Miller-Dwan Foundation offer services to patients and community members as well as purchase new technologies and organize outreach efforts such as support groups and health education.

The SMDC  Foundation supports the Duluth Clinic, St. Mary's Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital of Superior and SMDC-wide programs or projects. We fund medical research,
health education,
cutting-edge


Steve Yorde

The Miller-Dwan Foundation exists to improve, support, and advance health care efforts throughout the region with a focus on the work of SMDC Medical Center (formerly Miller- Dwan),


Pat Burns

technology, innovative equipment and capital improvements. We can take your unique vision for supporting health care and put it to work in the area you choose. We hope to raise $9 million through our new Soul + Science Campaign.

For more information, contact Chief Development Officer Steve Yorde at (218) 786-8853 or syorde@smdc.org

Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center and the Solvay Hospice House. We created the Caring Ways Cancer Resource Center in the Duluth Clinic and also support numerous community nonprofit organizations.

For more information, contact President Pat Burns at (218) 786-2824 or pburns@mdfoundation.org