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Resident credits veterans and an overseas clinic for opioid recovery; requests collaboration with local providers
Summary
At public comment, Michelle McMillan shared her experience with opioid use disorder treatment (ANR procedure), urged local collaboration and expressed concern that the local population might lack access to similar services.
Michelle McMillan, a native of Alleghany County, told the Board of Commissioners during public comment that veterans helped her recover from opioid use disorder and that she traveled outside the community for a medical procedure she described as the ANR procedure.
"I'm here today to rise in gratitude for, the veterans that helped me, recover from opioid use disorder," McMillan said. She read an excerpt she said was from a treating physician describing a retrospective review of 50 patients who underwent the ANR procedure between November 2020 and February 2021; she summarized the study’s conclusion as finding the procedure "safe and effective." McMillan said she had to travel "out of the country" for the treatment and that no one should have to leave their community for health care.
Members of the board acknowledged her remarks. During the public comment period Chairman Bill Osborne welcomed newly seated Commissioner Shevley to the board and said he appreciated McMillan’s mention of collaboration; McMillan thanked the board for the opportunity.
McMillan also distributed printed materials to commissioners and asked whether anyone had questions; the transcript records no formal county action in response. The board did not adopt any policy or directive on the record related to the ANR procedure during the meeting.
Why this matters: McMillan framed her comments as both a personal testimonial and an appeal for local access to what she described as an effective treatment for opioid use disorder. The statements were delivered during the public comment period; no follow‑up action, study directive or formal county policy change was recorded in the meeting minutes.
