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Interventional cardiology physician Randel Smith, M.D., FACC, has joined Merit Health Medical Group in Flowood. Dr. Smith focuses on the functions and disorders of the heart and circulatory system. He provides routine and preventive cardiac services, as well as helping to manage chronic conditions. Dr. Smith received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, LA. He also completed his residency at Louisiana School of Medicine where he was appointed Chief Residen... ... Read More

Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right now may be the best time to address any... ... Read More

Merit Health Madison Designated a Level 3 Stroke Center CANTON, MS, November 17, 2023 – Merit Health Madison has been designated as a Level 3 Stroke Center in the statewide Stroke System of Care by the Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi Healthcare Alliance. The Madison County hospital is equipped to provide Level 3 stroke services 24 hours a day, as indicated in the state guidelines. Trey Nichols, DO, is Merit Health Madison’s Emergency Department Director and leads a dedicated t... ... Read More

People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality — a gap that has grown over the past two decades. Merit Health River Region is committed to changing that. For efforts to optimize stroke care and eliminate rural health care outcome disparities, Merit Health River Region has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Str... ... Read More

Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used HATTIESBURG, MS (November 13, 2013) - Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right n... ... Read More

Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right now may be the best time to address any... ... Read More

Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used NATCHEZ, Miss. – November 7, 2023 – – Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right n... ... Read More

Flu, COVID-19 and RSV viruses will be circulating To protect yourself and those you love when respiratory viruses are circulating this fall and winter, getting vaccinated against both the flu and COVID-19 will be important. Individuals who are age 60 or older may also need to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). These three viral, respiratory illnesses are active this year and hospital admissions for COVID are already starting to increase around the country. Merit Health Biloxi is e... ... Read More

Over 2,000 Surgeries Performed Locally with Robotic-Assisted Technology NATCHEZ, MS – November 3, 2023 — Local general surgeon Dr. Geoffrey Flattmann joined an impressive group of surgeons when he performed his 1,000th robotic-assisted surgery on Wednesday, November 1, at Merit Health Natchez. Over 2,000 patients have benefited from robotic-assisted surgeries performed at the hospital. Benefits recognized by these patients may include significantly less pain; less blood loss; less risk of infection; sho... ... Read More

Angie Waller Joins Merit Health Medical Group Primary Care NATCHEZ, MS – Angie Waller has joined the Merit Health Medical Group Primary Care Clinic. Angie is a board certified family nurse practitioner. Angie is a summa cum laude graduate of Alcorn State University School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in nursing, having received both the BS Nursing Student of the Year and ASUs overall highest honor, Outstanding Graduate of the Year. As a critical care nurse with extensive ER experience, Angie ea... ... Read More