D W Mcmillan Memorial Hospital

Description

For more than 50 years DW McMillan Memorial Hospital has been a part of the Brewton community a city twice recognized as one of the 100 best towns in America Nestled within the historic Deep South just an hours drive from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico Brewton is a city of 5500 residents who enjoy a quality of life that is both laid back and friendly

At DW McMillan Memorial Hospital we strive to make your experience coming here and being here as pleasant as possible On our website weve provided information to help you learn more about our services our staff and our commitment to the communities of Brewton and Escambia County Alabama

DW McMillan Memorial Hospital is a 91bed hospital located in Brewton AlabamaAn eight bed intensive care unit

Mission Statement
DW McMillan Memorial Hospital is committed to providing quality healthcare services while treating everyone with respect and compassion

History

Our History
The History of DW McMillian Memorial Hospital
For more than 50 years DW McMillan Memorial Hospital has been a part of the Brewton community a city twice recognized as one of the 100 best towns in America Nestled within the historic Deep South just an hours drive from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico Brewton is a city of 5500 residents who enjoy a quality of life that is both laid back and friendly

When DW McMillan Memorial Hospital opened its doors more than 50 years ago it signaled a new era of health care services for residents of Brewton and Escambia County Prior to its opening health care services in the immediate area were limited to those provided by the old Escambia Hospital Escambia Hospital encompassed remarkably limited technology for the time and there was a clear need for a higher level of care

DW McMillan Memorial Hospital is named for the late Dr Daniel Walter McMillan As a general practitioner Dr McMillan played a crucial role in medical research while extending a profound sympathy for the needy ill It is said that it was his guiding spirit that led to the construction of DW McMillan Memorial Hospital Dr McMillan also contributed financially to the building of the hospital along with many other local individuals businesses and civic organizations interested in making the dreams of the hospital a reality

When completed the hospital included 35 beds and 16 bassinets The building was completely air conditioned and oxygen outlets were included in all patient rooms the nursery and surgical suites The surgical suite was furnished with the best and latest equipment offered by manufacturers Included were one major room one minor room a recovery room with an adjoining delivery room two labor rooms a cast room and a doctors lounge A clinical laboratory and xray room were attached and supervised by laboratory and xray technicians

Since the original construction of DW McMillan Memorial Hospital an additional wing was added in 1964 increasing the total number of beds to 55 In 1969 the completion of the second floor over this wing brought the total beds to 74 A combination Intensive Care Unit and Coronary Care Unit was later constructed which upon completion added eight beds providing a total of 92 patient beds

At DW McMillan Memorial Hospital we strive to make your experience coming here and being here as pleasant as possible On our website weve provided information to help you learn more about our services our staff and our commitment to the communities of Brewton and Escambia County Alabama