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Hospital Honors Medical Staff by Giving to Local Charity NATCHEZ, MS - Merit Health Natchez recently made a donation of $1,500.00 to The Children’s Christmas Tree Fund in honor of the hospital’s medical staff. “We are fortunate to have the caliber of physicians serving and meeting the medical needs of this community. In the spirit of the season, we wanted to honor them by giving a donation in their honor to the Christmas Tree Fund,” said Kevin Samrow, CEO of Merit Health Natchez. Natchez is full of trad... ... Read More

Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used NATCHEZ, Miss. – November 7, 2023 – – Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right n... ... Read More

Over 2,000 Surgeries Performed Locally with Robotic-Assisted Technology NATCHEZ, MS – November 3, 2023 — Local general surgeon Dr. Geoffrey Flattmann joined an impressive group of surgeons when he performed his 1,000th robotic-assisted surgery on Wednesday, November 1, at Merit Health Natchez. Over 2,000 patients have benefited from robotic-assisted surgeries performed at the hospital. Benefits recognized by these patients may include significantly less pain; less blood loss; less risk of infection; sho... ... Read More

Angie Waller Joins Merit Health Medical Group Primary Care NATCHEZ, MS – Angie Waller has joined the Merit Health Medical Group Primary Care Clinic. Angie is a board certified family nurse practitioner. Angie is a summa cum laude graduate of Alcorn State University School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in nursing, having received both the BS Nursing Student of the Year and ASUs overall highest honor, Outstanding Graduate of the Year. As a critical care nurse with extensive ER experience, Angie ea... ... Read More

6th Annual Paint Natchez Pink Proclamation Event to be Held October 12 NATCHEZ, MS – In honor and recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Merit Health Natchez is leading its sixth annual community-wide campaign to Paint Natchez Pink throughout the month of October. The entire month is dedicated to educating everyone about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. On October 12 at 11 a.m. on the steps of Natchez City Hall, Mayor Dan Gibson will officially proclaim this day as Paint Natch... ... Read More

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