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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 deli...
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For the second year in a row, Merit Health found a unique way to thank the medical staff for National Doctors' Day. The Jackson area hospitals are expressing gratitude by directing contributions towards their chosen local charities in honor o...
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Merit Health Heart is the new umbrella name for the network’s multidisciplinary specialists in cardiology, imaging, nutrition and cardiovascular surgery, who are working together to prevent and treat heart diseas...
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Dr. Geoffrey Flattmann Joins Dr. Christopher Martin in the Practice NATCHEZ, Miss.– Merit Health Natchez today announced Dr. Geoffrey Flattmann will be joining Dr. Christopher Martin at Merit Health Medical Group General Surgery Clinic, further strengthening access to high-quality surgical care ...
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Three physicians have joined Merit Health Medical Group and the employed medical staff of Merit Health Biloxi. Dr. Goodfellow, Dr. Mallett and Dr. Wheeler all specialize in obstetrics and gynecology and offer services such as well-woman chec...
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NATCHEZ, Miss. (February 15, 2016) - Merit Health Natchez has expanded its sports medicine services for area schools to include Alcorn State University. “Merit Health Natchez has worked closely with Alcorn State University President Dr. Alfred Ranki...
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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 Mississipp...
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Merit Health physicians, leaders and clinicians recently gathered to celebrate the Center of Distinction Award, which was given to Merit Health Central and Merit Health River Oaks by Healogics, the nation’s large...
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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 de...
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Kim Harrell, MHA, BSN, CNOR, R.N., has assumed the role of Merit Health market chief quality officer. Harrell most recently served as the Chief Quality Officer at Merit Health Central, a position she held nearly four years. Utilizing over 18 years of leadership experienc...
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JACKSON, Miss., May 19, 2017 – Merit Health Medical Group plans to open a new clinic in Clinton August 2017. The 6,000 square foot clinic, which will have a mix of primary care and specialist providers, will be located at 732 Clinton Parkway. ...
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Flowood, MS, March 30, 2025 - For the third consecutive year, Merit Health is celebrating National Doctors’ Day in a meaningful way—by giving back to the community in honor of their dedicated medical staff. This year, the Jackson area hospitals have once again chosen to exp...
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Merit Health is honoring five nurses who have been selected to receive a Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, given in recognition of the critical role nurses play in treating patients, was open t...
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Merit Health Central has named its 2020 Employee and Managers of the Year. All three were nominated by Merit Health Central employees and selected by a committee of supervisors and peers. Sandra Weber, RN, Teleme...
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Merit Health’s network of physician practices in the Jackson and Vicksburg metropolitan area has joined together under the new name Merit Health Medical Group. “Merit Health Medical Group will unify resources in ...
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi recently announced Merit Health Wesley as a Blue Distinction Center of Excellence for Maternity Care. The facility is being recognized by the state’s leading health and wellness company for its work in meeting stringent criteria fo...
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Heather Sistrunk, MHSA, BSN, RN, has been announced as chief executive officer of Merit Health Rankin. Heather has over 20 years of health care experience in the Jackson market. For the past 18 months, Heather has served as chief administrative officer for both Merit Health Rankin and Merit He...
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Melissa Smith, CPCS, has assumed the role of manager of the Merit Health Market Centralized Verification Office. Smith, who grew up in Raleigh, MS, has served as the manager of Merit Health Central’s medical staff services department since 2016, and has over 24 years of e...
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Mitchell Cox has been named chief financial officer of Merit Health Rankin. Mitchell most recently served the facility as interim chief financial officer. Before joining Merit Health Rankin, Mitchell worked as assistant chief financial officer at Merit Health Wesley ...
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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 si...
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Merit Health offers a range of classes and programs to help you and your family address your health concerns, and lead healthier, happier lives. Whether you need assistance managing a health condition or are seek...
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Merit Health River Oaks has named Sam Dean as the new chief executive officer, effective August 23, 2021. In addition to the CEO role at Merit Health River Oaks, Dean will also assume the chief operations officer...
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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 outp...
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Thank you for considering a career opportunity with Merit Health. For more information about hospital and physician employment opportunities at Merit Health, please view job openings by selecting your preferred location below. Merit Health Central Merit Health Nat...
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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 deliverin...
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