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NATCHEZ, MS – May 2, 2024 – Merit Health Natchez recently announced that Vanessa Piper, registered nurse on our medical/surgical unit, has been selected to receive its Nursing Excellence Award for 2023. This peer-nominated award, given in recognition of the critical role nurses play in treating our patients, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence. “Merit Health Natchez is fortunate to h... ... Read More
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NATCHEZ, Miss – In May, Merit Health Natchez 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 Natchez 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 https://www.merithealthnatchez.com/womens-health-serie... ... 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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Through the efforts of the employees of Merit Health Natchez, local businesses, physicians, the City of Natchez, civic organizations and individuals, 1,539 jars of peanut butter were collected during March to help alleviate hunger in our community by stocking the shelves of local food pantries. These Jars of Love will be distributed locally to the Natchez First Assembly of God Food Pantry, Pilgrim Baptist Church Food Pantry, Staples Food Pantry, through Catholic Charities, and the Natchez Stewpot. Peanu... ... Read More
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In recognition of National Doctors’ Day, celebrated each year on March 30, Merit Health Natchez made a charitable contribution to the Natchez Cemetery Association in honor of its medical staff. The day is set aside to recognize physicians for their skills, sacrifice and service to the community. “We are grateful to the doctors on our medical staff for the steadfast care provided to the thousands of patients we treat each year throughout our community,” said Kevin Samrow, CEO of Merit Health Natchez. “On... ... Read More
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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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NATCHEZ, MS – Jennifer Vercher, R.N., MSN, has been named chief nursing officer at Merit Health Natchez. “We are excited to have Jennifer join our leadership team,” said Kevin Samrow, chief executive officer of Merit Health Natchez. “She brings valuable insight, experience and proven accomplishments in the areas of nursing during her professional career.” Jennifer brings more than 19 years of nursing experience, with the majority of those years spent in nursing leadership roles. She has a proven record ... ... Read More
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NATCHEZ, Miss. –January 16, 2023 – It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S each year. The CDC (Centers for Disea... ... Read More
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NATCHEZ, Miss. – January 15, 2024 – If it seems like more people are getting sick each day – it’s not your imagination. Diagnoses of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise across the U.S with the CDC trackers show flu activity to be at a very high level here in Mississippi and more people visiting the emergency department or needing hospitalizations for treatment of severe symptoms. If you are one of those who has gotten ill, the symptoms for each condition are similar and i... ... Read More
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Highest Honors Given for 2023 Award Winners NATCHEZ, MS-- Merit Health Natchez recently bestowed its highest honors to the 2023 employee and managers of the year – Tina Cole, surgical services, Employee of the Year; Brenda Moon, director of accounting, Non-Clinical Manager of the Year; and Anna Devening, director of surgical services, Clinical Manager of the Year. “These award winners truly represent service and operational excellence in their delivery of great patient care. People who work in health ca... ... Read More
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