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HATTIESBURG, MS (4/24/2024) – In May, Merit Health Wesley wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, Merit Health Wesley will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues, including menopause, heart disease and the prevalence of autoimmune, pelvic floor, and sleep disorders. The series is intended to help women focus on “their selfies.” To sign up, visit MeritHealthWesley.com/womens-health-series... ... Read More
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In May, Merit Health wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, Merit Health will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues, including menopause, heart disease and the prevalence of autoimmune, pelvic floor, and sleep disorders. The series is intended to help women focus on “their selfies.” To sign up, visit mymerithealth.com/womens-health-series . “Studies show that 50% of women skipped preve... ... Read More
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Hattiesburg, MS (04/23/24) - Travis Sisson recently joined Merit Health Wesley as CEO. He previously held the position of chief operating officer at the hospital from 2008 - 2013. "Travis has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry," says Gardner Fletcher, M.D., and chairman of the board of trustees. "He has demonstrated an ability to guide health systems through new changes and initiatives, forge strong relationships with physicians, and engage with both employees and the community.... ... Read More
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In May, Merit Health Biloxi wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, Merit Health Biloxi will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues, including menopause, heart disease and the prevalence of autoimmune, pelvic floor, and sleep disorders. The series is intended to help women focus on “their selfies.” To sign up, visit http://merithealthbiloxi.com/womens-health-series . “Studies show that 5... ... Read More
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Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community Vicksburg, MS – Over the course of 2023, Merit Health River Region played a vital role in helping people get well and live healthier at more than 211,000 patient encounters across its hospital, Merit Health Medical Group physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. The essential nature of services Merit Health River Region provides was particularly clear in the aftermath of March’s tornado that affected Rolling Fork, M... ... Read More
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Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community NATCHEZ, MS - April 11, 2024-- Over the course of 2023, Merit Health Natchez played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 91,000 patient encounters across its hospital, Merit Health Medical Group physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 18,000 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for all patients regardless of their abilit... ... Read More
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Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community Over the course of 2023, Merit Health Biloxi played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 103,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of Merit Health Medical Group physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 25,000 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for all patients regardless of their ability to pay.... ... Read More
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Leslie Jefferson didn’t expect her evening out to dinner would actually be an evening at the ER. But she’s still grateful. The Mississippi Gulf Coast resident tripped and took a hard fall, which left her bleeding and in pain. “But from the moment I arrived at the emergency room, I felt a sense of relief,” she said. “There was almost no wait in the lobby, and the response was prompt. Everyone I encountered -- from front desk staff and nurses to the doctor and the X-ray tech -- was incredibly kind and att... ... Read More
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Over the course of 2023, Merit Health played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 501,000 patient encounters across its hospitals and growing network of Merit Health Medical Group physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 89,000 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Members of the community who cannot fully afford their medical care are provided d... ... Read More
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Merit Health recently held its second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, benefitting the Mississippi Food Network. In celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Merit Health partnered with local businesses and organizations to help fight hunger in Central Mississippi, and through those efforts nearly 5,000 jars, more than 5,300 pounds, of peanut butter were donated to the Mississippi Food Network. Joining Merit Health in the Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive were Ergon, Pafford... ... Read More
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