For more than 50 years, D.W. 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 5,500 residents who enjoy a quality of life that is both laid back and friendly.
At D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital, we strive to make your experience coming here and being here as pleasant as possible. On our website we've provided information to help you learn more about our services, our staff and our commitment to the communities of Brewton and Escambia County, Alabama.
D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital is a 91-bed hospital located in Brewton, Alabama.An eight bed intensive care unit.
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D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital is committed to providing quality healthcare services while treating everyone with respect and compassion.
History Of D W Mcmillan Memorial Hospital
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The History of D.W. McMillian Memorial Hospital
For more than 50 years, D.W. 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 hour’s drive from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, Brewton is a city of 5,500 residents who enjoy a quality of life that is both laid back and friendly.
When D.W. 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.
D.W. 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 D.W. 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 doctor’s lounge. A clinical laboratory and x-ray room were attached and supervised by laboratory and x-ray technicians.
Since the original construction of D.W. 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 D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital, we strive to make your experience coming here – and being here – as pleasant as possible. On our website, we’ve provided information to help you learn more about our services, our staff and our commitment to the communities of Brewton and Escambia County, Alabama.
