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Merit Health Central has named its 2019 employee and managers of the year. Erica Smith, BSN, RN, CIC, infection control coordinator, was named Employee of the Year. Jan Cossitt, emergency medical services coordinator, was named Non-Clinical Manager of the Year. Elvie Willis, MSW, LCSW, director of behavioral health services, was named Clinical Manager of the Year. These awards are the highest honor bestowed on hospital staff members and were announced at a special ceremony in December. “The ability to e... ... Read More

Biloxi, MS - Baby-Friendly USA, recently announced that Merit Health Biloxi has earned prestigious international recognition as a Designated Baby-Friendly birth facility. The Baby-Friendly initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. This award recognizes birth facilities that offer breastfeeding mothers the information, confidence, and skills needed to successfully initiate and continue breastfeeding their babies. “Breast... ... Read More

Hattiesburg, MS – Merit Health Wesley welcomes Amanda Daho-Habeeb, D.O., as a new hospitalist, joining the inpatient care team. “We are excited to add her expertise and knowledge to our hospitalist team,” says Matthew Banks, Chief Executive Officer. “I know our patients will appreciate her skill and compassion.” Dr. Habeeb joins us from Hattiesburg Clinic, P.A. and Forrest General Hospital, where she served in the Department of Hospital Care Services since 2008. Prior to beginning her career in Hattiesb... ... Read More

Hattiesburg - Merit Health Wesley welcomes Deepu Thoppil, M.D., to our new Internal Medicine Clinic and Sam Dabit, D.O., to the hospitalist team. We are proud to welcome Deepu Thoppil, M.D., to our new Internal Medicine Clinic. Dr. Thoppil will be joining the clinic location of Drs. Fletcher and Hyer on campus at 200 West Hospital Drive. “Dr. Thoppil joined Merit Health Wesley in 2016 and has proven to be both a skilled and compassionate physician and has been applauded by his patients time and time aga... ... Read More

3rd Annual Paint Natchez Pink Proclamation Immediately Following NATCHEZ, Miss. – Oct. 17, 2019 –Merit Health Natchez is organizing a Community Health and Safety Fair at the Natchez Convention Center from 3 – 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. The free event is designed for participants to gain useful tips and practices to be a healthier you. Hospital personnel will be on hand to offer blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, height and weight and BMI screenings. Health professionals will also assist parti... ... Read More

Hattiesburg– Merit Health Wesley recognized two individuals who were nominated by their peers as Employee of the Month. Vickie Harrington, Administrative Assistant in the Outpatient Behavioral Health clinic, was named Non-Clinical Employee of the Month. Harrington has been with the Behavioral Health Clinic for two years. “Vickie exemplifies compassionate care for our patients demonstrating a positive, supportive attitude both in person and on the phone,” says John Clemmons, Ph.D. “She keenly balances pr... ... Read More

Dr. N. Christina Nwoko Opens Merit Health Medical Group Podiatry NATCHEZ, Miss. –September 3, 2019 – Podiatrist N. Christina Nwoko, D.P.M., is the newest member of the hospital’s Medical Staff, and Merit Health Medical Group Podiatry opens today. After receiving her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Nwoko completed her Podiatric Medicine and Surgery residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery from Amita Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, IL. Dr. Nwoko ... ... Read More

Hattiesburg– Merit Health Wesley recognized two individuals who were nominated by their peers as Employee of the Month. Patty Cabana, RN, Infection Control Coordinator was named Non-Clinical Employee of the Month. Cabana has worked at Merit Health Wesley for more than a year. “Patty is a servant to patients and their family members, as well as co-workers,” says Stacey Hill, RN. “She is a very hard worker and is dedicated to her position in the Infection Control department.” Sydney Ravesies, RN, was name... ... Read More

NATCHEZ, Miss. –August 13, 2019 — Merit Health Natchez has named Amelia Conner as the new Chief Financial Officer. “Amelia comes to us with 15 years of healthcare finance experience, and our hospital proudly welcomes her to our leadership team. We look forward to the contributions and guidance she will provide in finance, operations and strategy,” said Lance Boyd, CEO of Merit Health Natchez. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Amelia is a nativ... ... Read More

Hattiesburg - Merit Health Wesley welcomes Tammy Schramm, CPA, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Schramm comes to Merit Health Wesley from Grandview Medical Center, a 402-bed hospital in Birmingham, AL, where she has served as assistant CFO since 2016. Prior to that time, Tammy served as the director of financial operations for St. Vincent’s Health System. Throughout her career, she has served in a number of financial positions, including serving as senior treasury analyst at Johns Hopkins Healt... ... Read More