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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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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 b...
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5th Annual Paint Natchez Pink Proclamation Immediately Following NATCHEZ, Miss – Merit Health Natchez is hosting a Community Health and Safety Fair at the Natchez Grand Hotel on Thursday, October 20 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. This is a free event designed for participants to gain useful tips and prac...
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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 ...
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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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Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Merit Health Natchez NATCHEZ, Miss., October 28, 2024 – Amy Dunaway of Merit Health Natchez was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to rec...
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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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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, ...
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Carrie Coleman and Jason Lynch Honored as 2017 Managers of the Year NATCHEZ, Miss. –February 6, 2018 — Merit Health Natchez has named Carrie Coleman, Director of Surgical Services and Jason Lynch, Director of Facilities Management as Clinical and Non-Clinical Managers, respectively, for 2017. These awards are the highest ...
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Highest Honors Given for 2018 Award Winners NATCHEZ, Miss. – January 25, 2018 — Merit Health Natchez has named the following 2018 award winners: Fran Farmer, Certified Respiratory Therapist and Employee of the Year; Lynda Hall, Director of Materials Management and Non-Clinical Manager of the Year; S...
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Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce Honors Hospital at Annual Gala NATCHEZ, Miss. –November 29, 2017 —Merit Health Natchez has been named the 2017 Business of the Year by the Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes businesses that have more than 25 employees, make a positive impact in the community...
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Hospital provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms NATCHEZ, Miss. – The American College of Cardiology has once again recognized Merit Health Natchez for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Merit Health Natchez was awarded another three year Chest Pain Center Accreditation earlier this year based on rigo...
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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 f...
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Hospital Earns The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® NATCHEZ, Miss . –March 9, 2017 –Merit Health Natchez announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a...
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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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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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