Steadfast in Service to Our Community
Community Benefit Report 2022
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Around the clock, every day, the impact of Merit Health Natchez adds up thanks in large measure to the skills and compassion of physicians, nurses and other team members who deliver safe, quality care for patients. Patients received the medical care they needed in 2022 at more than 87,600 interactions with our hospital, outpatient clinics and physician offices.
We are a cornerstone of the community as a major employer and through our work to strengthen the services available locally. Our tax dollars support civic resources, and we make charitable contributions and provide acts of service. This impact ripples throughout the community and helps improve the quality of life for all of our neighbors. Highlights of the last year include:
- Delivering Quality Care
- ER Patient Visits: 19,600
- Inpatient Admissions: 2,900
- Births: 600
- Surgeries: 2,500
- Outpatient Visits: 62,000
(including physician clinic visits, procedures & imaging)
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Total Patient Encounters: 87,600
- Financial Benefits
- Capital Projects: $611,000
- Property, Sales & GRT Taxes: $3.1 million
- Payroll: $30.3 million
- Caring for Our Community
- Charity & Uncompensated Care: $24.3 million
- Dollars Spent Locally: $8.3 million
- Donations & Outreach: $25,000
- Overall Community Benefit: $66.7 million
Helping people get well and live healthier is rewarding work, and we are grateful for the trust every patient places in us. We are also grateful for the support and encouragement provided by our community throughout the past year.
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