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SMDC Health System

In 1997, St. Mary's Medical Center and Duluth Clinic merged to form
St. Mary's / Duluth Clinic Health System. In 2001, Miller-Dwan Medical Center joined the SMDC family, further enhancing the care and services SMDC offers patients and family members in this region.

Today, SMDC is an innovative leader in the health care of the region, with 20 clinics, four hospitals and an array of specialty care services to meet the needs of our patients. Our medical team of more than 350 physicians and 200 allied health care providers work with more than 5,000 experienced staff people to provide the highest quality health care for residents of the region.

Cancer Center The cancer specialists at SMDC don't just treat cancer, they care for patients. SMDC Cancer Center provides the latest in technology and treatment strategies for nearly all types of cancer, at our main campus in Duluth as well as through many of our clinic outreach sites.

Emergency, Trauma & Surgical Services SMDC provides comprehensive emergency care to patients of all ages presenting with any health care problem, from minor illnesses and injuries to critical care or trauma conditions. We also offer the region's only burn center and a complete line of specialists who are available whenever more expert care is needed. 

LifeFlight
LifeFlight is SMDC's air medical transport service providing critically ill or injured patients rapid access to advanced life support care and rapid transportation to its critical care facilities.

Neuroscience SMDC neurologists, neurosurgeons and neurology clinical support staff are highly skilled and experienced in disorders of the brain, spine and central nervous system, with both adults and children. These specialists perform thousands of procedures every year with excellent patient outcomes and are committed to staying current with the latest in technology, diagnosis and treatment strategies.

Orthopedics SMDC has been recognized as a Top 100 Orthopedic Hospital and is the region's most comprehensive provider of orthopedic care. Surgeons and medical/sports orthopedic specialists offer a high degree of expertise in diagnostic, surgical and other treatment services for adults and children with musculoskeletal injuries, anomalies, and disabilities.

Primary Care At SMDC, we truly believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. More than 170 Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology and Pediatric physicians serve the primary care needs of SMDC patients through our network of 20 area clinics.

Heart Center
St. Mary's Duluth Clinic (SMDC) is the third largest provider of cardiac care in Minnesota, serving a population of more than 460,000 from Minnesota, Wisconsin and western Michigan. The services provided by the St. Mary's Duluth Clinic Heart Center are the most highly respected in the region.

Rehabilitation SMDC's rehabilitation programs are renowned throughout the region for helping people of all ages and abilities restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health.

Women's Health SMDC offers primary and preventive care for women of all ages. We provide the very best in gynecologic and obstetric services that range from routine check-ups, fertility counseling and treatment, genetic counseling, childbirth education and high-risk obstetrics, to cancer screening and menopausal care.



              
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