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NATCHEZ, Miss. (February 15, 2016) - Merit Health Natchez has expanded its sports medicine services for area schools to include Alcorn State University. “Merit Health Natchez has worked closely with Alcorn State University President Dr. Alfred Rankins, Jr. ...
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Natchez, MS (July 14, 2022) – Employees of Merit Health Natchez are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits designed as pathways to help them eliminate existing student debt faster, pursue additional professional education, and advance their careers. The goal ...
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...nology NATCHEZ, Miss. –October 6, 2020 — Local general surgeon Dr. Geoffrey Flattmann joined an elite group of surgeons when he performed his 500th robotic-assisted surgery on Thursday, October 1, at Merit Health Natchez. Over 1,395 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...
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NATCHEZ, Miss. –November 21, 2017 — The American College of Cardiology has recognized Merit Health Natchez for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Merit Health Natchez was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in August based on rigorous onsite evaluation of t...
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NATCHEZ, MS – May 2, 2024 – Merit Health Natchez recently announced that Vanessa Piper, registered nurse on our medical/surgical unit, has been selected to receive its Nursing Excellence Award for 2023. This peer-nominated award, given in recogniti...
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Highest Honors Given for 2021 Award Winners NATCHEZ, Miss. - Merit Health Natchez recently bestowed its highest honors to the 2021 employee and managers of the year. The award winners for 2021 are: Lloyd Trisler, Pharmacist, Employee of the Year; Terre Bryan, Director of Case Mana...
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Highest Honors Given for 2019 Award Winners NATCHEZ, Miss. –January 30, 2020 — Merit Health Natchez has named the following 2019 award winners: Johnny Guice, Planner, Facilities Management is Employee of the Year; Dianne Parker, Director of Health Information Management is Non-Clinical Manager of t...
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Fourth Annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive Exceeds Previous Years’ Donations NATCHEZ, MS – Merit Health Natchez is spreading the love in the Miss-Lou Region. Our team collected more than 3,039 jars of peanut butter during our Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive to help stock the shelves at local food pantries and...
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Total Impact Reached Nearly $107 Million NATCHEZ, MS – At nearly 111,000 patient encounters last year, Merit Health Natchez delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the Miss-Lou Region. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contribu...
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NATCHEZ, Miss. –March 27, 2026 – In recognition of National Doctors’ Day, celebrated each year on March 30, Merit Health Natchez made a charitable contribution to the Natchez Children’s Services Children’s Advocacy Center in honor of its medical staff. The day is set aside to recognize physicians for their skills, sacrifice an...
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NATCHEZ, MS -- Merit Health Natchez has developed an exciting new initiative designed to empower our community to live longer, healthier lives. Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life is a FREE 12-day, longevity-focused ema...
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Total Community Benefit Exceeded $66 Million in 2024 NATCHEZ, Miss. – April 16, 2025 - Merit Health Natchez provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with more than 104,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering s...
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...s Hospital Surpass Goal of 2,000 Jars of Peanut Butter NATCHEZ, Miss. –March 28, 2025 – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Merit Health Natchez donated 2.918 jars of peanut butter to the following local food bank distribution sites: Natchez First Assembly of God Kings Kabinet Food Pantry, Pilgrim Baptist Church Food Pantry, River Assembly Ch...
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NATCHEZ, MS – March 3, 2025 – Today, Merit Health Natchez kicked off its annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefitting River Assembly Feed the Hungry, First Assembly of God and Pilgrim Baptist Church food pantries and is inviting community members to ...
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August 22, 2024 (Natchez, MS) – Nurses at Merit Health Natchez will soon be honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patie...
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NATCHEZ, Miss – In May, Merit Health Natchez wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, Merit Health Natchez will provide seven daily emails abou...
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Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community NATCHEZ, MS - April 11, 2024-- Over the course of 2023, Merit Health Natchez played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 91,000 patient encounters across its hospital, Merit Health Medical Group physician clinics and other outpatient sites of c...
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Through the efforts of the employees of Merit Health Natchez, local businesses, physicians, the City of Natchez, civic organizations and individuals, 1,539 jars of peanut butter were collected during March to help alleviate hunger in our community by stocking ...
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In recognition of National Doctors’ Day, celebrated each year on March 30, Merit Health Natchez made a charitable contribution to the Natchez Cemetery Association in honor of its medical staff. The day is set aside to recognize physicians for their skills, sacrifice and service to the community...
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Highest Honors Given for 2023 Award Winners NATCHEZ, MS-- Merit Health Natchez recently bestowed its highest honors to the 2023 employee and managers of the year – Tina Cole, surgical services, Employee of the Year; Brenda Moon, director of accounting, Non-Clinical Manager of t...
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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 medic...
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...ATCHEZ, 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...
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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 o...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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