The Miller-Dwan Foundation Acquires Northland Adaptive Recreation, formerly Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute – Northland

(Duluth, MN) June 30, 2023 – The Miller-Dwan Foundation has acquired Northland Adaptive Recreation, formerly Allina Health’s Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute – Northland. While the name and owner have changed, Northland Adaptive Recreation will continue the legacy that began more than forty years ago.

“We are thrilled to join the Miller-Dwan Foundation team,” said Eric Larson of Northland Adaptive Recreation. “Both of us are committed to serving the Duluth, Superior, North Shore and Iron Range communities through innovative programs that contribute to people's health and wellness beyond hospital walls. This partnership allows us to keep our team in place and maintains our process for recruiting and keeping volunteers.”

Under Miller-Dwan Foundation, Northland Adaptive Recreation will continue offering a variety of adaptive sports programs and nurturing the involvement of its 300+ volunteers, while also preparing for more growth and flexibility.

“Northland Adaptive Recreation has been cultivating meaningful relationships in this community since it began in 1979 as the Courage Center,” said Traci Marciniak, President of Miller-Dwan Foundation. “It’s because of the love this program has poured into our community and the trust it has fostered, that Miller-Dwan Foundation can partner with this program. We believe we can deepen those community connections and serve even more people.”

Those employed by Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute-Northland will remain employed by Northland Adaptive Recreation through the Miller-Dwan Foundation. The process for becoming a volunteer will remain the same.

About the Miller-Dwan Foundation:
The Miller-Dwan Foundation is the only independent, public medical foundation in the region, and as a public charity, it maintains a commitment to the health of the Twin Ports and surrounding region. The Miller-Dwan Foundation has recently recommitted our efforts to mental health and physical rehabilitation and are owners of Amberwing – Center for Youth and Family Well-Being and Solvay Hospice House.

To learn more visit http://www.mdfoundation.org.

Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care, and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life.  

At the forefront of Allina Health’s mission are its Institutes, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties:  

• Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research, and care delivery through clinical trials, publications, and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report.  
• Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at ten locations – including its three largest hospitals which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties.  
• Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute – Offering advanced neurological and spine care, including two nationally accredited stroke centers, innovative focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's and a chronic pain rehabilitation program – one of only two in Minnesota.  

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