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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

Merit Health Natchez Offering a 28-day Healthy Heart Challenge NATCHEZ, Miss. -- Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Here are some other facts everyone should know about heart disease: In the U.S., one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Every year, about 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Nearly half of American adults (47%) suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension, which increases ... ... Read More

NATCHEZ, Miss., — Merit Health Natchez recently bestowed its highest honors to the 2022 employee and managers of the year – Lawrence Boone, security, Employee of the Year; Dee Ham, director of risk management, Non-Clinical Manager of the Year; and Stephanie Rehms, director and nurse manager of inpatient rehabilitation, Clinical Manager of the Year. “Healthcare requires a special blend of great people skills, tireless energy and the ability to work well under pressure,” said Garett May, chief executive o... ... Read More

NATCHEZ, Miss., -- The American Heart Association’s heart health checklist now includes new measures for better cardiovascular health. AHA’s Life’s Essential 8 checklist added healthy sleep as a necessary component of heart health and emphasized the importance of eating whole foods, vegetables, lean protein and more. The checklist also added vaping and exposure to secondhand smoke as risk factors to avoid. Sleep is essential for cardiovascular health, proper brain function and a strong immune system, bu... ... Read More

NATCHEZ, Miss. –December 22, 2022 – Making New Year’s resolutions is a common tradition, but 77% of people who make them will break them within just a few weeks. This year, focus on long-term lifestyle changes that can make a big impact on overall health and longevity. “The start of a new year symbolizes a time for change, but adopting new, healthy habits isn’t limited to just one time of year,” says Charla Knapp, FNP-BC with Merit Health Medical Group Primary Care. “Even small, incremental changes in l... ... Read More