Education
Continuing Education
Continuing education is offered periodically. Topics are selected by discipline and scope of practice (i.e. nursing, social work, respiratory therapy).
Nursing Education
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A large number of CEU classes are available at no cost for nursing employees.
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All American Heart Certification Courses (ACLS, PALS and BLS) are taught three to four times each year.
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LINC - Contact Classes funded by the Escambia County Healthcare Authority.
Scholarship Program
In coordination with Jefferson Davis Community College, D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital works to provide scholarships to nursing students with a focus on healthcare education. Applications are taken every January.
Patient Education
General
Patient education is offered to in-patients and out-patients Monday through Friday. Education is given on:
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Type II Diabetes
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Gestational Diabetes
Please contact our Patient Education Coordinator:
Jessica Fountain
(251) 809-8194 - Leave Message
(205) 233-1613 - Cell
(251) 809-8486 - Fax
jfountain@echca.org
All patient education requires a physician referral. Other educational needs are met as needed. All patient education requires a physician referral.
Community Outreach Programs
D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital offers several community support groups and community awareness programs.
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Alzheimer's Support Group
For more info, visit our Community Outreach page
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Dietary Education
The Wellness program is a community program that provides balanced and nutritious meals, seven days a week. Diets offered include: low sodium, diabetic, and regular meals.
A registered dietitian is available in house and provides nutritional counseling for a wide variety of medical conditions. A physician referral must be obtained to provide counseling.
Wellness program contact is (251) 809-8280 or (251) 809-8281
Dietitian contact info:
Lisa Williams
(251) 809-8438 (leave message)
lwilliams@echca.org
(251) 809-8486 - Fax
For further information call:
(251) 809-8308