Emergency Services
Emergencies can happen at any time. That's why it's important to be prepared and know where to go when you need medical care - fast. The emergency medicine team at Merit Health Natchez provides care to patients in Natchez and surrounding areas when they need it most.
The highly trained staff can provide care for everything from cuts and broken bones to life-threatening conditions. We provide efficient, prompt and compassionate care, and offer 14 treatment rooms staffed with ER physicians and five fast track bays staffed by nurse practitioners.
At Merit Health Natchez, our goal is to take some of the fear and anxiety out of a trip to the emergency room. When you enter the emergency department, you will be triaged by a registered nurse. Merit Health Natchez is serviced by all area ambulance companies.
Chest Pain Center
Hospitals like Merit Health Natchez that have earned accreditation as an ACC Chest Pain Center have proven exceptional competency in treating patients with heart attack symptoms. As required to meet the criteria of the accreditation designation, they have streamlined their systems from admission to evaluation to diagnosis and treatment all the way through to appropriate post-discharge care and recommendations and assistance in patient lifestyle changes.
The chest pain center team knows the warning signs and delivers rapid treatment to patients in the early stages of heart attacks. Early intervention and attention reduces strain on the heart and creates better outcomes.
In addition to helping us provide quality care to patients with heart issues, this pinpoint focus also helps prevent unnecessary admissions if it's not clear if a person is experiencing a coronary event.
If you or someone you love is experiencing any sign or symptoms of a heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately and go directly to the emergency room.
Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
Merit Health Natchez has earned Advanced Disease-Specific Care Certification for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The certification recognizes hospitals equipped to treat stroke patients with timely, evidence-based care prior to transferring them to a Primary or Comprehensive Stroke Center.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.