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Join us for a monthly breast cancer support group at Merit Health Woman's Hospital: April 30 May 28 June 25 July 30 August 27 September 24 October 29 November 26 All meetings take place from 5:30-6:30 pm in Classroom A at Merit Health Woman’s Hospital, (which is located on the right hand side of the hospital) at 1026 N. Flowood Drive, Flowood, MS 39232. For more information, call (601) 933-6159. Download our flyer. ... Read More

Celebrate Easter by doing a quick mind, body, and spirit health check! Try some spring cleaning in your diet! These fruits and vegetables are in season in April: Oranges Strawberries Limes Asparagus Peas Onions Collard greens Spring is in the air, so get outside! Outdoor exercise is proven to make you more energetic, healthier, and happier. Sunshine is good for the soul, but if you are hiding Easter eggs this year, don't forget to apply sunscreen! A good night's sleep can help you spring forward every m... ... Read More

You always hear the bad news: heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. But the good news is many of these deaths and risk factors are preventable. Symptoms like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, excess weight and obesity can be improved with lifestyle changes and healthful eating. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends these small changes in diet for a big impact on your health: Eat more fruits and vegetables. One good goal is to fill half your plate with colorful fruits a... ... Read More

Merit Health Wesley welcomes David Muns as its new Chief Operating Officer, overseeing hospital operations and clinical departments. Muns has been with Memorial Hospital at Gulfport since 2008, most recently serving as the Vice President of System Development. He also served as the Director of Inpatient Physician Services and the Program Manager for the Hospitalist Service. Prior to 2008, he served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years and was stationed at Keesler Air Force base. Muns is a Past Chairman of... ... Read More

Merit Health Medical Group recently welcomed long-time Merit Health Wesley employee, David Snodgrass, FNP-C, to its Primary Care clinic located at 1146 Evelyn Gandy Parkway in Petal. Snodgrass received both a bachelor and a master of science in nursing from The University of Southern Mississippi. He has worked at Merit Health Wesley since 2011, serving as a Nurse Educator, Core Measure Abstractor, Clinical Manager of the Medical/Surgical department, and most recently as Cardiac Data Abstractor. Prior to... ... Read More

Taking just a few minutes to stretch could mean the difference between a stressful or a peaceful day. People who are stressed often have contracted muscles. In turn, contracted muscles can make you feel stressed and can affect how well your body moves throughout the day. When you stretch and release the tension in your muscles, you can break this cycle. Stretching when you wake up is a great way to start your day and stretching before bed can optimize your sleep. Stretching is also a great midday pick-m... ... Read More

Certification Recognizes Hospital’s Commitment to Service of Stroke Patients NATCHEZ, Miss. –February 5, 2019 – Merit Health Natchez is proud to announce it has earned Advanced Disease-Specific Care Certification for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The certification recognizes hospitals equipped to treat stroke patients with timely, evidence-based care prior to transferring them to a Primary or Comprehensive Stroke Cen... ... Read More

Highest Honors Given for 2018 Award Winners NATCHEZ, Miss. – January 25, 2018 — Merit Health Natchez has named the following 2018 award winners: Fran Farmer, Certified Respiratory Therapist and Employee of the Year; Lynda Hall, Director of Materials Management and Non-Clinical Manager of the Year; Susan Grayson, Director of Medical Imaging and Clinical Manager of the Year; and Pookey Frank, Volunteer of the Year. These awards are the highest honors bestowed on a hospital employee and volunteer each year... ... Read More

Baby-Friendly USA, recently announced that Merit Health Wesley has earned prestigious international recognition as a Designated Baby-Friendly birth facility. The Baby-Friendly initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. This award recognizes birth facilities that offer breastfeeding mothers the information, confidence, and skills needed to successfully initiate and continue breastfeeding their babies. “Breastfeeding plays... ... Read More

Merit Health Medical Group welcomes Robert Watson, D.O., to the new primary care clinic in Purvis. Dr. Watson joins Merit Health Medical Group after working across Mississippi in emergency medicine and family medicine, most recently serving as a family practice physician at Anazia Medical Clinic in McComb, Miss. and at Copiah Medical Associates in Hazlehurst, Miss. Dr. Watson received a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Mississippi and attended medical school at University of Health Sc... ... Read More