Brandon McMullen, PA-C

05/14/2026

Mini-Series, Final Post: Use AI as a Tool for Better Participation in Your Care

If there is one takeaway from this series, it is this:

AI can help patients prepare, organize, track, and understand, but it works best when it supports the relationship between patient and healthcare provider, not when it tries to replace it.

The goal is not to become your own clinician.
The goal is to become a more informed, prepared, and confident participant in your care.

That is what real health advocacy looks like.

05/12/2026

Mini-Series, Part 8: Build Your Own Health Dossier

One of the most practical things a patient can do is keep important health information in one secure place.

This might include:
• visit summaries
• lab results
• imaging reports
• medication history
• referral information
• symptom notes
• wearable data

When your information is organized, you are better prepared for follow-up visits, second opinions, and ongoing care.

Better health advocacy often starts with better health organization.

05/07/2026

Mini-Series, Part 7: Track Patterns, Not Just Symptoms

Your health is not just one moment, one reading, or one appointment.

AI becomes more useful when you track patterns over time, such as:
• sleep
• steps and activity
• heart rate
• diet
• mood
• energy

When patients bring trends into the conversation, not just memory, it becomes easier to understand what may be helping, what may be hurting, and what deserves more attention.

05/06/2026

I am very pleased to share that Sailwinds Medical Group is a Finalist in Coastal Style’s Best Of 2026!

Dorchester/Talbot Counties:
• Best Healthcare Hero: Brandon McMullen, PA-C
• Best Physician Associate: Brandon McMullen, PA-C
• Best Physician: Mark Malkus, MD

Wicomico County:
• Best Primary Care Provider: Sailwinds Medical Group

Voting continues through May 31 exclusively at https://coastalstylemag.com/best-of-2026/

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

🚒🎉 Grant Awarded! 🎉🚒
Rescue Fire Company is proud to announce it has been awarded a grant from the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to provide cancer screenings for its firefighters. This funding represents a significant investment in the health and safety of those who serve and protect the Cambridge community.

The grant, totaling $24,774, will fund comprehensive cancer screening services for 58 firefighters. While the department initially sought funding to include both current and former members, the awarded amount was adjusted by the state. As a result, the program has been structured to ensure all currently active personnel receive screenings.

In addition, five supplemental test kits provided through the Dorchester County Firemen's Association will allow the department to expand screening efforts to a total of 63 members.

All screening services will be conducted in partnership with 20/20 Bio Labs (One Test), based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The program will be overseen by a licensed physician through National Diagnostic Services (NDS), in coordination with MDH. Screenings are expected to take place over two to three days at the fire station, with results delivered confidentially to each participant within five to seven days.

This grant is a major step forward in protecting the long-term health of our volunteer firefighters. Firefighters face increased risks due to occupational exposure, and early detection is critical. We are grateful to the Maryland Department of Health for supporting this important initiative.

The grant is administered through Rescue Fire Company, Inc., with all expenditures reimbursed in full by the State of Maryland, up to the awarded amount. A dedicated financial process will be utilized to ensure transparency and accountability.

Following completion of the program, a comprehensive report will be submitted to the Maryland Department of Health detailing the number of individuals screened, types of tests conducted, associated costs, and any findings related to cancer detection.

This initiative is a proactive measure to safeguard the wellbeing of Cambridge's emergency responders.

- RFC Chiefs office

05/05/2026

Mini-Series, Part 6: Use AI After the Visit Too

The appointment does not end when you leave the room.

After a visit, AI can help you:
• translate medical language into plain English
• summarize next steps
• organize follow-up questions
• better understand what tests, referrals, or medication changes mean

Many patients leave visits with more information than they can process in real time. Using AI afterward can help turn instructions into understanding.

05/04/2026

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05/03/2026

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