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Mike Campbell Receives His Chemotherapy in Brewton Thanks to DW McMillan Outpatient Department Brewton, AL – Mike Campbell has spent many hours traveling from Brewton to Birmingham for chemotherapy treatments. As gas prices, food prices and time spent started to take its toll, he pushed his doctors to allow DW McMillan to administer his treatment in Brewton. “$40 to eat, $60 in gas. It costs at least $100 each trip to Birmingham and I was going every other week. I’ve spent a lot of money,” stated Mike Campbell, multiple myeloma cancer patient. “That’s tough when you’re on a fixed income.” After discussing with his physician in Birmingham, Mr. Campbell pushed to have his treatments administered at his hometown hospital, D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital. The Outpatient Department infusion staff was able to obtain the required certification so that Mr. Campbell is able to get his injections right here in Brewton. “Mr. Campbell is such a joy to be around,” stated Krystle Hammac, DWM RN in the Outpatient Department. “Even though he has been battling this for over 10 years, he doesn’t allow it to get him down.” Campbell was diagnosed with multiple myeloma over 11 years ago while undergoing testing by now retired Medical Center Physician, Dr. Terrell. Since that time, Mr. Campbell has been seeing Dr. Owera with the Woodlands group. Dr. Owera is one of the oncologists with the Woodlands Group that holds clinic in the Outpatient Department at D.W. McMillan. “Talk with your doctors and your nurses,” states Campbell. “They will work with you and if possible will help to make your sure you can receive as much care as possible right here at home.” 

Annual Physical and Wellness Checkup Leads to Discovery of Blocked Artery for Steve Layton Brewton, AL – During his annual physical with JB Golden, CRNP at the Flomaton Medical Center, Steve Layton’s results showed he had elevated blood pressure. After consulting with his provider, further tests and a visit to the cardiologist were scheduled. In the end, an intervention for a blocked artery was necessary. Doctors discovered Steve’s heart had a 95% blockage.   “My cardiologist basically told me I was a ticking time bomb,” stated Layton. “The lab results showed that my calcium score was 399 and it should have been zero.”   According to Layton, he went to see his family cardiologist since his father had experienced similar issues years ago. After some discussion, a nuclear stress test was ordered and the issue was found. A heart catheter was scheduled and completed. That’s when the cardiologist found the blockage. The really good news is, this condition was discovered before any heart damage had occurred.    “My doctor told me that the calcium scores indicated I was due to have a stroke or heart attack within a few years,” stated Layton. “I went from playing tennis one moment to getting a stint put into my heart a few weeks later.”   Layton says he very much enjoys the outdoors, sports and other activities. Playing tennis against kids half his age is part of the reason that his condition did not present itself sooner. Layton was playing tennis 2 days a week and walking 4 miles 3 days a week prior to the incident. Despite popular belief, you cannot run from your families’ genetic history.   These days, Layton can again be found on the tennis courts, on the water or in the woods, with a positive medical outlook thanks to the fact he had his yearly physical. What does he suggest for the rest of the public?   “There was nothing to indicate that I had such a serious condition, except JB Golden’s concern with my upward blood pressure. There was no chest pain, no shortness of breath, and no arm aches, from a potential heart attack. This was all averted due to an annual physical with my primary provider. I’m blessed that he asked questions that required me to take action.”

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BREWTON, AL – D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital recently awarded scholarships to nine (9) graduating seniors from T. R. Miller High School, W.S. Neal High School and Flomaton High School. “Through the scholarship process, we are able to reward the effort of the students, as well as provide assistance to those destined for fields of study that match our healthcare system,” Stacy Hines, Administrator of D.W. McMillan said. “We wish all the 2024 seniors the best of luck in the future.” Hines said that the scholarship applicants this year were all exceptional. The hospital awarded a $500 scholarship to nine applicants heading into a health-related field of study for a total of $4,500. The senior classes of 2025 will have an opportunity to apply for these scholarships next spring. Scholarship winners were: Ella Carden, Olivia Beasley, Jayron Blackmon, Peyton Boling and Belle Walker from T.R. Miller High School; Sara Hammac, Emma Joyner and Baylie Wyatt from W.S. Neal High School; and Makenna Alverson from Flomaton High School. The scholarship recipients are majoring in various healthcare fields of study ranging from nursing to pharmacy to pre-med. Some are attending Coastal Alabama Community College, while others will attend the University of South Alabama, Auburn University, Troy University, University of Alabama, and UAB.

BREWTON, AL – The Wheels of Wellness (WOW) program is pleased to announce that Chad Hartley has rejoined the program as Coordinator of Transportation Services. Chad served the program for many years, prior to him leaving for a short period of time, to work in the Lab at D. W. McMillan Memorial Hospital. During his previous tenure with WOW, Chad managed the daily operations of the program and provided non-emergency transport services to numerous patients throughout Escambia County, Ala. The WOW program is a vital resource in Escambia County and to those who the program supports. WOW provides non-emergency transport service to and from medical appointments for pediatric patients and expectant mothers who lack reliable transportation. Without the WOW program, many of the patients for which the program supports would go without proper medical care. Again, we are happy to welcome Chad back to the program. Should you have any questions about Wheels of Wellness or you need to schedule a transport, you may contact Chad Hartley at (251) 212-1216.

2024 DW McMillan Scholarship applications are now being accepted for local area high school seniors entering the field of healthcare. The application deadline is 4/19.