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Merit Health Medical Group is pleased to announce that Allen Sheely, M.D., primary care physician, has relocated his practice to the clinic located at 7732 Old Canton Road in Madison. Dr. Sheely joins current providers Aaron Katzenmeyer, ACNP, and Mary Porter, CFNP, in continuing to offer high-quality, compassionate care to the Madison community. Dr. Sheely brings with him years of experience in family medicine and a strong commitment to building long-term relationships with his patients. His move stren... ... Read More

Flowood, MS - May 12, 2025 - Merit Health Central, Merit Health Rankin, Merit Health River Oaks, and Merit Health Woman’s Hospital, along with multiple outpatient clinics across the greater Jackson area, are proud to recognize National Hospital Week by celebrating the dedicated individuals who make compassionate, high-quality care possible every day. In 2024, Merit Health recorded more than 498,000 patient encounters — including 89,000 emergency department visits — thanks to the coordinated efforts of a... ... Read More

Hospital Sets New Record for Donation to Extra Table Hattiesburg, MS – Access to nutritious food can have a significant impact on an individual’s overall health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, around 1 in 5 Mississippians are struggling to put food on their tables. Merit Health Wesley wants to change in the Pine Belt. After four weeks of collecting peanut butter through their Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, Merit Health Wesley has donated more than 2,000 jars to Extra Table. "We are pleased to announce ... ... Read More

Total Community Benefit Approximately $521 million in 2024 The Jackson area Merit Health hospitals provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with more than 498,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quality, compassionate healthcare, the health system is helping those in need, supporting charitable organizations and contributing to the area economy. In its most recent Community Benefit Report, Merit H... ... Read More

Total Community Benefit Exceeded $66 Million in 2024 NATCHEZ, Miss. – April 16, 2025 - Merit Health Natchez provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with more than 104,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quality, compassionate healthcare, the hospital is helping those in need, supporting charitable organizations and contributing to the area economy. In its most recent Community Benefit Report, Mer... ... Read More

FLOWOOD, MS (April 10, 2025) – Merit Health recently wrapped up its third annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, benefitting the Mississippi Food Network. Held in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, the initiative brought together local businesses, organizations, and community members to help combat hunger in Central Mississippi. This year’s drive collected nearly 5,000 jars of peanut butter for the Mississippi Food Network. Merit Health was joined in the effort by Pafford ... ... Read More

Vicksburg, MS, April 7th, 2025 – Merit Health River Region provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with 236,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quality, compassionate healthcare, the health system is helping those in need, supporting charitable organizations and contributing to the area economy. In its most recent Community Benefit Report, Merit Health River Region’s impact totaled an estimated $... ... Read More

As we celebrate Doctors’ Day this year, I want to thank the skilled physicians, along with the talented and energetic employees of Merit Health Wesley. When patients come through our doors, it is our privilege to provide quality, compassionate medical care to help them get well and live healthier. And we are proud to play an important part in the health of the Pine Belt with a collective impact in 2024 of approximately $189 million. Delivering Medical Care Across our hospital and clinical care sites, we... ... Read More

Hattiesburg, Miss. - Today, Merit Health Wesley celebrated Doctors’ Day, thanking the women and men who made the decision to travel down that long road to becoming a physician. In honor of our medical staff and the impact they make on the Pine Belt, the hospital made a charitable contribution of $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of the Pine Belt. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families in need by providing affordable housing. "We are grateful for the 300 physicians w... ... Read More

Vicksburg, MS, April 2, 2025 – Merit Health River Region, in a commendable effort to combat hunger, has culminated its Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive by collecting a record 1,339 jars of peanut butter for the Storehouse Community Food Pantry. The annual drive, now in its second year, saw an impressive increase from last year's collection of 1,159 jars. With a food insecurity rate of 17% in Vicksburg, Warren County, the initiative aims to support the community's food needs with peanut butter, a nutriti... ... Read More