[KARE 11, Dec. 14, 2012] Two of the Twin Cities’ best-known advocates for the disability community plan to merge, a move aimed at pooling their respective strengths and streamlining operations. Allina Health’s Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute and Courage Center say that coming together will blend the medical expertise of Sister Kenny with the community programs [...]
Read summary - December 14th, 2012
[WCCO Radio, Dec. 13, 2012] It’s a landmark almost anyone who lives in the south Twin Cities metro is familiar with — that great oak tree above Ceder Avenue in Bloomington, covered with more than 30 thousand white lights during the holiday season. This Saturday, from 6 until 9 p.m., it will be the site [...]
Read summary - December 13th, 2012
[KMSP Fox 9 News, Dec. 8, 2012] It’s hard to miss it at night in December — that tree on the hill overlooking Ceder Avenue in Bloomington, covered with shimmering white lights. Owner Bob Little has made that tree the centerpiece of a fundraiser for the Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute.
Read summary - December 11th, 2012
[KMSP Fox 9 News, Dec. 8, 2012] It’s hard to miss it at night in December — that tree on the hill overlooking Ceder Avenue in Bloomington, covered with shimmering white lights. Owner Bob Little has made that tree the centerpiece of a fundraiser for the Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute.
Read summary - December 8th, 2012
[Fox 9 News, Oct. 1, 2012] A Lakeville South football player paralyzed in a swimming accident is making great strides. Dillon Borowicz continues to amaze his teammates and his doctors at Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute.
Read summary - October 3rd, 2012
[Isanti County News, September 26, 2012] Each year, Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute bestows Inspiration Awards on persons: • who have persevered despite seemingly insurmountable odds. • whose achievements or outcomes are extraordinary. • whose actions serve to encourage others. • who serve as advocates, championing the issues of those with disabilities. Robert Matchinsky of Cambridge [...]
Read summary - September 26th, 2012
[Coon Rapids Herald, August 30, 2012] Kids had fun at the third annual art party Aug. 23 at Kenny Kids, a specialized pediatric rehabilitation program in Coon Rapids offered by Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, part of Allina Health. But is was not just for children who are patients at Kenny Kids, but also for their [...]
Read summary - September 4th, 2012
[WCCO-TV, August 16, 2012] There are 200 players out for football at Lakeville South this fall, but one is missing: Dillon Borowicz. Borowicz broke his neck in a pool accident 32 days ago. He had surgery Thursday at Abbott Northwestern Hospital to fuse those vertebrae, but is still paralyzed from the chest down. The team [...]
Read summary - August 17th, 2012
[Star Tribune, May 4, 2012] Dr. Nancy Hutchison knows that there’s life after cancer. But many survivors continue to struggle with the side effects of treatment after it’s over: swelling, limited motion, severe weakness and fatigue. Now, Sister Kenny is trying to change that with a new program in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. In April, [...]
Read summary - May 4th, 2012
[Twelve News, posted April 19, 2012] Twice a week, Lance Ellingson hits the gym. His workout is usually just a couple minutes walking on a treadmill. But it’s better than the alternative. “I’ve been sitting around for two months doing nothing,” he said. “And it’s like I couldn’t wait to walk again.” That’s because Ellingson [...]
Read summary - April 20th, 2012
