Emergency Services
Emergencies can happen at any time. That's why it's important to be prepared and know where to go when you need medical care - fast. The emergency medicine team at Merit Health provides care to patients in Jackson, Vicksburg, Hattiesburg and surrounding areas when they need it most.
The highly trained staffs can provide care for everything from cuts and broken bones to life-threatening conditions such as heart attack or stroke. We provide efficient, prompt and compassionate care, and offer:
- Multi-functional treatment rooms for patients with varied conditions.
- A dynamic ER design focused on providing a better experience for patients and visitors.
- Dedicated health care professionals who are committed to quality care.
- A continued commitment to keep wait times to a minimum.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
Senior Track ER
The Senior Track ER at Merit Health Wesley has been built with distinct features and equipment to help in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of health issues specific to seniors. The Senior Track ER features:
- The area's only designated NICHE* facility.
- Private patient rooms designed for seniors:
- Special beds with thick, soft mattresses.
- Noise reduction features.
- Softer lighting.
- Soothing room colors.
- Easy to operate call button.
- Simple to use TV remote.
- Separate, private waiting area with comfortable seating and surroundings.
- Dedicated wheelchairs for easy transportation.
- Help with discharge planning to foster the continuum of care.
* Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders
Hands-only CPR: Two Steps to Staying Alive
The following information is provided by the American Heart Association
What is Hands-Only CPR?
Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an "out-of-hospital" setting (such as at home, at work or in a park). It consists of two easy steps:
- Call 911 (or send someone to do that)
- Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.
When you call 911, you need to stay on the phone until the 911 dispatcher (operator) tells you to hang up. The dispatcher will ask you about the emergency. They will also ask for details such as your location. It is important to be specific, especially if you are calling from a mobile phone as that is not associated with a fixed location or address. Remember that answering the dispatcher's questions will not delay the arrival of help.
Locations
Merit Health Central
Merit Health Natchez
Merit Health Rankin
Merit Health River Oaks
Merit Health River Region
Merit Health Wesley