The Miller-Dwan Foundation

The Miller-Dwan Foundation We improve the health of the people of our region through the creation of impactful community initiatives. From the generous bequest of Duluth’s first mayor, A.

As the area’s largest medical foundation, we have been able to provide more than $26,000,000 in grant support to Essentia Health-Duluth (Miller-Dwan Building), Essentia Health-Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center, and more than 50 other regional nonprofit organizations which address community health concerns. We partner with individuals, families, businesses and organizations, and together, we a

re making our region a better place to live and work. We match donor interests with local health care needs, and with our unrestricted funds, we have the flexibility to respond to the changing face of health care. Our funding has made a difference to the people of our region. It has supported excellence in health care, brought us access to leading-edge technologies and reached out to meet health care needs of the most disadvantaged members of our communities. Since its inception in 1973, the Miller-Dwan Foundation has shared an outstanding legacy of significant and noteworthy individual philanthropy. M. Miller, whose gift created Miller-Dwan Medical Center, to the expansive interests of Mary C. Dwan, charitable and civic-minded individuals have helped shape the Foundation over the years. Currently, we represent thousands of donors who have fulfilled their charitable desire to advance the health and well-being of the people of our region.

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾❤️Today, we’re celebrating the special dogs who bring comfort, joy, and connection wherever the...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾❤️

Today, we’re celebrating the special dogs who bring comfort, joy, and connection wherever they go—including those who support patients and care teams through animal-assisted therapy.

Animal-assisted therapy can help:
🐶 Reduce stress and anxiety
🐶 Promote feelings of comfort and emotional well-being
🐶 Encourage social interaction and communication
🐶 Provide motivation and companionship during recovery
🐶 Create moments of joy and connection during challenging times

At the Miller-Dwan Foundation, we’re grateful for the incredible role animals can play in supporting healing and whole-person care.

Here’s to the four-legged friends who remind us that sometimes, a wagging tail and a little unconditional love can make a meaningful difference. 💙

Happy National Dog Day!

Big news for ArcaMind! We’re proud to celebrate this important milestone and the continued work to expand access to inno...
08/21/2026

Big news for ArcaMind! We’re proud to celebrate this important milestone and the continued work to expand access to innovative mental health support.

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BIG NEWS!
ArcaMind’s adapted training model for Problem Management Plus (PM+), a World Health Organization (WHO) intervention, has been named to the Su***de Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) Best Practices Registry. This recognizes PM+ as a best practice tool for addressing suicidality and other mental health challenges.

We’re incredibly grateful to Minnesota Rural Electric Association, all of the golfers and volunteers who put on the Burn...
08/21/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Minnesota Rural Electric Association, all of the golfers and volunteers who put on the Burn Center Golf Tournament. ⛳️ Thanks to this wonderful event, we received an incredible $23,252.28 donation!

Together, we’re helping make a difference for burn patients and families across our region.

We’re incredibly grateful to Minnesota Rural Electric Association, all of the golfers and volunteers who put on the Burn...
08/21/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Minnesota Rural Electric Association, all of the golfers and volunteers who put on the Burn Center Golf Tournament. ⛳️ Thanks to this wonderful event, we received an incredible $23,252.28 donation!

Together, we’re helping make a difference for burn patients and families across our region.

08/21/2026

Therapy dogs make life so much better! We hold evaluations for the pups at our office and it’s always our favorite day.
Pet therapy helps reduce stress and anxiety while promoting feelings of comfort, connection, and emotional well-being. Time with therapy animals can also ease loneliness, boost mood, and create moments of joy for people of all ages.

Northland Adaptive Recreation summer in color. 😎
08/06/2026

Northland Adaptive Recreation summer in color. 😎

We are proud to have supported the purchase of RunDNA Helix system, a new 3D running analysis system now available at th...
07/20/2026

We are proud to have supported the purchase of RunDNA Helix system, a new 3D running analysis system now available at the Essentia Health Therapy and Performance Center in the Miller Hill Mall. The technology is giving runners of all levels a detailed look at their form, while also offering new tools for injury prevention and rehabilitation, helping patients recovering from surgery return to walking and running safely.

Thanks to WDIO for highlighting this new technology!

A new 3D running analysis system now available in Duluth is giving runners of all levels a detailed look at their form, while also offering new tools for injury prevention and rehabilitation.The RunDNA Helix system, recently installed at an Essentia Health facility, uses motion-capture technology to...

We wish every day was Downtown Duluth Days! Thanks to Cook's Country Connection and everyone who stopped by to pet these...
07/13/2026

We wish every day was Downtown Duluth Days! Thanks to Cook's Country Connection and everyone who stopped by to pet these sweet animals. We felt the collective cortisol level drop with just a few moments with these fuzzy friends.

Shout out to WDIO for sharing the ArcaMind story! We’ve long understood that healthcare—especially mental healthcare—mus...
07/10/2026

Shout out to WDIO for sharing the ArcaMind story!

We’ve long understood that healthcare—especially mental healthcare—must evolve. It must be inclusive. It must be practical. And it must reach beyond the walls of hospitals and clinics.

That’s why we’ve developed ArcaMind, a new global institute dedicated to reimagining mental health care in ways that are bold, scalable, and community-driven.

Please reach out for more information!

The Miller Dwan Foundation is proud to offer solutions to mental health problems in the Northland.

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Duluth, MN
55802

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