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NATCHEZ, MS – September 13, 2023 – Dr. Jennifer Hebert has joined the Merit Health Medical Group Primary Care Clinic. Dr. Hebert is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Upon graduation from Universidad de Guadalajara in the top five percent of her graduating class, Dr. Hebert completed her residency and training at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, New York. Her post graduate work includes internal medicine re... ... Read More

NATCHEZ, MS, August 7, 2023 –Merit Health Natchez has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxy... ... Read More

Type 2 diabetes is on the rise among children and young adults NATCHEZ, MS, June 21, 2023 – Over 30 million Americans have type 2 diabetes. If left untreated or unmanaged, the disease can damage all aspects of the kidney and cardiovascular system, cause blindness, heart disease, loss of limbs and other serious conditions. While type 2 diabetes is most often diagnosed in adults 45 and older with a family history of the disease or in those who are overweight or obese, the condition is now becoming more pr... ... Read More

NATCHEZ, MS, June 13, 2023 – Temperatures across the United States are rising and so are incidents of heat exhaustion. In fact, between 2016 and 2021, the number of patients diagnosed with heat exhaustion between the months of May and September rose by 53%. Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt. Symptoms include dizziness, headache, nausea and muscle cramps and the condition is more likely to affect the elderly, those with high blood pressure and people who work i... ... Read More

NATCHEZ, MS – The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members of Merit Health Natchez support the health and well-being of patients who turn to us for expert care. We are here, whenever needed. Beyond providing clinical care, the hospital is a cornerstone of our community and a major contributor to the economic health of the Miss-Lou Region as a major employer and tax-payer and through our resources to expand and enhance the medical services available close to home. The ... ... Read More

NATCHEZ, MS – Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in the United States, resulting in seven million office visits to healthcare providers each year. Additionally, 50 percent of women and three percent of men worldwide will experience a UTI in their lifetime. While most UTIs are not serious, they can cause discomfort, and if left untreated could lead to kidney damage or sepsis. UTIs are an infection in any part of the urinary system including kidneys, bladder an... ... Read More

Brittany Gamberi Returns Home to Practice Medicine NATCHEZ, Miss. – Brittany Gamberi, a native Natchezian, daughter of Gail and Ronnie Gamberi, has joined the Merit Health Medical Group Primary Care Clinic and is now accepting new patients. After graduating from Adams County Christian School, Brittany continued her education at Copiah-Lincoln Community College where she received her Associate of Science in nursing. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Alabama an... ... Read More

NATCHEZ, Miss. –March 30, 2023 – In recognition of National Doctors’ Day, celebrated each year on March 30, Merit Health Natchez made a charitable contribution to the Natchez Community Stewpot 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 Garett May, CEO ... ... Read More

NATCHEZ, Miss. – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Merit Health Natchez donated 439 jars of peanut butter to the following local food bank distribution sites: Catholic Charities, Natchez First Assembly of God and Pilgrim Baptist Church. All of that peanut butter was donated by the employees and medical staff members of Merit Health Natchez during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. According to Feeding America, the la... ... Read More

Hospital is the first employer in Natchez to participate in program NATCHEZ, MS – March 2, 2023 – Merit Health Natchez is the first employer to bring Project SEARCH Mississippi to the city of Natchez. Project SEARCH is a national program designed to help students with disabilities obtain competitive community-based employment. Project SEARCH Mississippi is administered by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS). Merit Health Natchez, along with the Natchez-Adams School District and ... ... Read More