New Equipment Funded By Miller-Dwan Foundation Supports Physical Therapy Services At NorthLakes Community Clinic

Thanks to a generous grant from the Miller-Dwan Foundation's Van Gorden-Outreach Fund, NorthLakes Community Clinic has recently installed essential Physical Therapy equipment across its newly acquired clinics in Solon Springs and Poplar, as well as its previously established Iron River Clinic. This investment aims to provide comprehensive physical rehabilitation services to underserved, rural populations of all ages in northwestern Wisconsin.

During late 2023, NorthLakes Community Clinic expanded its Physical Therapy (PT) Services by acquiring Orthopedic & Spine Therapy’s northern offices. That acquisition – along with the new equipment funded by the Miller-Dwan Foundation – allows NorthLakes to address the PT needs of its communities more effectively.

The recent funding from the Miller-Dwan Foundation has enabled the purchase and installation of three NuStep T5 Cross Trainer machines and three sets of Clinton One-Sided Staircases, each tailored to fit the specific space needs of the Solon Springs Clinic, Poplar Clinic and Iron River Clinic. These versatile pieces of equipment offer multiple therapeutic exercise options and accommodate NorthLakes patients with a wide range of rehabilitative needs. The equipment also supports various patient weights and can be easily accessed, which allows NorthLakes to serve those with limited mobility.

Along with helping to expand therapeutic offerings, the equipment purchased from the Miller-Dwan Foundation funds help provide patient-centered care within the constraints of NorthLakes Community Clinic’s facilities.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), NorthLakes is committed to serving everyone regardless of their ability to pay, with Medicaid acceptance and a Sliding Fee Scale available for under- or uninsured individuals up to 200% of the federal poverty level. Their efforts aim to ensure high-quality care is accessible to all, removing barriers to wellness for its communities.

To learn more about NorthLakes’ Physical Therapy Services, visit here.

About NorthLakes Community Clinic

NorthLakes Community Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center governed by a patient-majority board of directors. We have clinic locations in Ashland, Bayfield, Birchwood, Cumberland, Eau Claire, Hayward, Hurley, Iron River, Lakewood, Marinette, Minong, Oconto, Park Falls, Popular, Rice Lake, Solon Springs, Turtle Lake, Washburn, and White Lake. Services include Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, Dental, Massage Therapy, Medical, Nutrition Therapy, Optometry, Patient Supports, Pediatric Dental Specialty, Pediatric Therapies, Physical Therapy, Psychiatry, Prescription Services, and Recovery. For more information, please visit nlccwi.org.