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Mayor Dan Gibson and City of Natchez Join our Efforts NATCHEZ, Miss. – March 20, 2024 – Merit Health Natchez invites community members to join the hospital’s efforts to fight hunger by participating in the second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefitting the Natchez Stewpot, and the food pantries at Pilgrim Baptist Church and Natchez First Assembly of God. Peanut butter is a sought after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life. Yet, it is one of the least ... ... Read More
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Merit Health Biloxi proudly announces they are now accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation Program (GEDA). Attaining this accreditation reinforces the commitment to personalized and comprehensive healthcare. Recognizing that "one size ED doesn’t fit all," Merit Health Biloxi's Geriatric Accredited ED is designed to meet the unique needs of the senior population. The ED healthcare team at Merit Health Biloxi has received additional tr... ... Read More
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Board certified cardiologist Alfredo Figueroa, M.D., has joined Merit Health in Flowood. Dr. Figueroa has a long-standing presence in our local medical community and brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of cardiology, having served patients in our area for many years. Dr. Figueroa focuses on the functions and disorders of the heart and circulatory system. His experience encompasses routine and preventive cardiac care, alongside the management of chronic cardiovascular conditions, ensuring... ... Read More
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Flowood, MS (March 1, 2024) – Merit Health invites community members to join our efforts to fight hunger in Central Mississippi by participating in the second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, benefitting the Mississippi Food Network. Peanut butter is a sought after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life, yet it is one of the least donated items. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive kicks off on March 4 and will run through March 22. Joining Merit Health in ... ... Read More
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Merit Health Biloxi invites community members to join the hospital’s efforts to fight hunger by participating in the second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefiting Back Bay Mission. Peanut butter is a sought after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life. Yet, it is one of the least donated items. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive kicks off on March 4, 2024 and will run through March 22, 2024. “We recognize the impact hunger has on an individual’s healt... ... Read More
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Vicksburg, MS (Feb 28th, 2024) – Merit Health River Region invites community members to join the Merit Health River Region’s efforts to fight hunger by participating in the second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefitting STOREHOUSE Community Food Pantry. Peanut butter is a sought after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life. Yet, it is one of the least donated items. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive kicks off on March 4 and will run through March 22.... ... Read More
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Consistently working long hours might do more than wear you out – it could also raise your risk of a common and potentially dangerous heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, or AFib. The information came from a study of more than 85,000 people in Europe, finding that those who worked 55 or more hours per week were about 40 percent more likely to develop AFIB than those working 35-40 hours. AFib is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia, and has been a commonly known risk factor for stroke.... ... Read More
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Hattiesburg, MS – Respiratory illnesses continue to rise with coughs being a common overlapping symptom among them all. Decoding the characteristics of a cough, including its duration, sound and accompanying symptoms, can help patients understand what is going on and how to treat it. Most people are typically contagious the first three to five days after the initial respiratory infection, according to the CDC. However, a cough can linger around longer. A temporary, acute cough typically lasts less than ... ... Read More
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Every year in the United States, more than 600,000 people have a new stroke, and 130,000 of those strokes are fatal. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 80% of strokes could be prevented through controlling the health conditions that raise your risk for stroke. The good news is most of the health and lifestyle choices needed to reduce your risk of stroke, will also significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, while enhancing your overall health and quali... ... Read More
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Merit Health Wesley has named Melissa Lief, R.N., as the 2023 recipient of the Margaret LaFon Employee of the Year Award. This award is the highest honor bestowed on a hospital employee each year. Lief was chosen from among more than 1,200 employees for the honor. “Our employees are the reason we are able to serve the community each day,” says Chief Operating Officer Rick Kolaczek. “Taking this moment each year to honor them and recognize a few of those who have made positive impacts within our culture ... ... Read More
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