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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises everyone 6 months or older to get a flu shot, especially people at high risk for developing serious complications from influenza: young children, adults over 65, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic medical conditions like asthma, diabetes and lung disease. Adults are contagious one day before getting symptoms and up to five days after getting sick. If you think you have the flu, visit your doctor or an urgent care as soon as possible. They may ... Read More

If you need help comparing plans or filling-out an application on the Health Insurance Marketplace, Merit Health Biloxi is once again offering free assistance during Open Enrollment, November 1 – January 31, 2017. Appointments may be made with the hospital’s certified assisters by calling (228) 436-1102 or can be booked online by going to www.GetCoveredAmerica.org/connector. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010, and this year’s Open Enrollment marks the fourth annual camp ... Read More

Miss-Lou High School Football Games to Have Dedicated Ambulance Coverage NATCHEZ, Miss. –September 13, 2016 – To support timely delivery of medical care in an emergency, Merit Health Natchez is sponsoring dedicated, on-site ambulances and crews at the remaining varsity football games in the Miss-Lou Region.  Home games, and any possible playoff home games, for the following schools will be supported with the ambulance service:  Trinity Episcopal School; Cathedral School; Natchez High School; A... ... Read More

Dr. Sahitya Bhandari to Begin Practice on September 6 NATCHEZ, Miss. –September 7, 2016 – Internal Medicine Physician Sahitya Bhandari, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Merit Health Natchez.    Dr. Bhandari received her Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 2009 from Nepal Medical College, Kathmandu University, Nepal.   She completed her Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus (formerly known as ... ... Read More

Dr. Kirk Mullins Returns Home to Open Satellite Clinic NATCHEZ, Miss. (June 20, 2016) – Board certified Gastroenterologist Kirk Mullins, M.D. has joined the medical staff of Merit Health Natchez.  Dr. Mullins is returning to his hometown of Natchez to provide gastroenterology services at a satellite clinic of the Digestive Health Center of Louisiana.  He will be performing procedures at the hospital. Dr. Mullins is the son of Ann and Jim Mullins. He is a graduate of the University of Mississip... ... Read More

Promoting good health through education and attention to lifestyle is a focus of Merit Health Natchez. We feel it is our responsibility as a healthcare provider to share our services and knowledge with the community we serve. Please call the phone number(s) listed below for more information on these programs. The Alzheimer’s Support Group This group is available for caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. It provides a safe place for caregivers, as well as family and friends, to meet... ... Read More

NATCHEZ, Miss. (April 6, 2016) – Merit Health Natchez will begin work Monday, April 11 on making improvements to the exterior of the hospital building. The project is expected to take four to six weeks to complete, and the end result will be a fresher, more seamless look to the exterior.  “Many of our capital expenditures over the last year were projects that relate to equipment and technology upgrades inside the hospital.  While these are certainly necessary and beneficial to those we serve, ... ... Read More

National Doctors’ Day celebrated on March 30 NATCHEZ, Miss. (March 28, 2016) -- Health care is always changing, brought on by scientific breakthroughs, technological advancements, government regulation and reform. But there is one constant: physicians still shoulder the ultimate responsibility for a patient’s care whether it be in the emergency room, on the operating table or in a clinic. From the days of Hippocrates, doctors held the fate of their fellow human beings in their hands – and certainly in t... ... Read More

NATCHEZ, Miss. –March 4, 2016 – Merit Health Natchez is pleased to announce the introduction of   Lymphedema treatment services.  Occupational Therapist, Naydza Muhammad, OTR/L, CLT, completed educational and training requirements and serves as the hospital’s Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Lymphedema is a chronic disease that results in a buildup of lymph fluid that occurs when the lymphatic system is either faulty or damaged and can lead to such symptoms as swelling, pain and infection.... ... Read More

Dr. Barbara E. Smith to Begin Practice on March 8 NATCHEZ, Miss. –February 29, 2016 – Primary Care Physician Barbara E. Smith, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Merit Health Natchez.  Dr. Smith is a Mississippi native and is happy to be returning to her State after being in Tennessee for the past several years.  A graduate of Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi, Dr. Smith received her Doctorate of Medicine in 1989 from The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississi... ... Read More