DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – The Houston County Health Care Authority welcomes two new members, Dr. Donavon L. Wewers and Neil Holloway, following their appointments by the Houston County Commission on Tuesday. Both will serve six-year terms, succeeding two long-serving board members whose leadership has shaped Southeast Health over the years.
Dr. Wewers, an internal medicine specialist with Dothan Medical Associates since 2003, has held numerous leadership roles, including serving as president of the Medical Staff from 2015 to 2017. Neil Holloway, a Dothan native and second-generation owner of Brian Holloway Carpet One, brings over 30 years of business expertise to the board.
Dr. Walter C YoungHolloway replaces former Dothan Mayor Chester Sowell, who served 25 years on the board, including nine as chairman. Dr. Wewers fills the seat held by retired OB/GYN Dr. Walter C. Young, who volunteered on the board since 2005 after nearly 40 years in practice at Women’s Medical Center in Dothan.
Chester SowellUnder Sowell and Dr. Young’s leadership, the Health Care Authority oversaw significant advancements, including:
•Establishing the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), which admitted its first class in 2013.
•Rebranding Southeast Health to unite the Medical Center, Medical Clinic, Foundation, Statera, and ACOM under one name.
•Managing over $250 million in capital improvements without incurring new debt.
•Expanding services in oncology, stroke, and cardiology.
•Launching internal medicine and transitional year residency programs.
•Receiving national recognitions for quality, including ISO 9001 certification.
Southeast Health extends its gratitude to Sowell and Dr. Young for their dedicated service and looks forward to the contributions of Dr. Wewers and Holloway in their new roles.
