Merit Health Wesley Receives Blue Distinction Center of Excellence for Maternity Care
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi recently announced Merit Health Wesley as a Blue Distinction Center of Excellence for Maternity Care. The facility is being recognized by the state’s leading health and wellness company for its work in meeting stringent criteria focused o...
...ation of responsibility. Residents who exceed the expectations for the training year are permitted to assume greater responsibility. Rotations Rotation one month block Site Emergency Medicine FCS 1-2 Merit Health Wesley Pediatric FCS 1 Merit Health Wesley Family Medicine FCS 1 Merit Health Wesley Cardiology 1 Merit Health Wesley General Surgery FCS 1 Merit Health Wesley Night Float FCS 1 Merit Health Wesley Internal...
Merit Health Wesley Names New Director of Information Technologies
Merit Health Wesley announces Jesse Folds as its new Director of Information Technologies. Folds has worked at Merit Health Wesley for five years, serving first as Management Information Systems Manager. In his new role...
Merit Health Wesley Partners with American Red Cross to Host Community Blood Drive
Hattiesburg -- Merit Health Wesley and the American Red Cross are joining forces to host a community blood drive on Friday, June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Glenn Smith Room at Merit Health Wesley, 5001 Hardy Street. Blood is a ...
Merit Health Wesley Educates New Parents on Importance of Heart Health
Hattiesburg -- To celebrate Heart Month, the Birth Center at Merit Health Wesley partnered with the American Heart Association for “Little Hats, Big Hearts.” Throughout the month of February, each baby born at Merit Health Wesley has received a knitted red hat to help raise aware...
Digestive HealthMerit Health Wesley - Services - Digestive Health
Quality care for digestive health From diagnostic procedures to advanced treatment services, the physicians at Merit Health Wesley offer a range of care for digestive health. Gastroenterologists treat everything from ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome to colorectal and stomach cancers. What is a gastroenterologist? A gastroente...
Work Injury ProgramMerit Health Wesley - Services - Occupational Health Services - Work Injury Program
...imely and safe return-to-work program, including light duty Decreased lost work time and injury rate Individual assistance in containing costs After-hours coverage through the emergency department at Merit Health Wesley Appropriate physician and service referrals On-site physician services (pre-arranged) Aquatic therapy Certified hand therapists For more information, please call (601) 268-8088.
Occupational Health ServicesMerit Health Wesley - Services - Occupational Health Services
Merit Health Wesley Work Well is an occupational medicine program. We offer your employees a wide range of physical exams, DOT exams, drug and alcohol testing and OSHA testing. Most procedures performed through Work Wel...
Meet the TeamMerit Health Wesley - Services - Occupational Health Services - Meet the Team
...outh Alabama – Mobile, AL Certifications: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Biography: Tracy Hennessey, NP-C, has worked in occupational medicine for more than ten years and has been with Merit Health Wesley since 2006. Before she transitioned to the Work Well clinic, she worked in the ER for three years. She has also served as the primary care provider at the VA clinic, serving more than 700 veterans. I...
Mobile UnitMerit Health Wesley - Services - Occupational Health Services - Mobile Unit
Off-site employee health screenings can cost your company and your employees time and money. That’s why Merit Health Wesley Work Well comes to you. Our mobile unit allows us to meet you at your doorstep and meet your healthcare needs. From health screenings to physicals and vaccinations, our Work Well Mobile Unit offers i...
Behavioral Health ServicesMerit Health Wesley - Services - Behavioral Health Services
Resolving mental and emotional health challenges requires special care. At Merit Health Wesley, we focus on helping individuals achieve optimal mental health in a professional, caring environment. We offer a range of services, including diagnostic evaluation, crisis stabilization and treatment...
Work Well Service RequestMerit Health Wesley - Services - Occupational Health Services - Service Request
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Women's HealthMerit Health Wesley - Services - Women's Health
At Merit Health Wesley, we understand that women have unique health concerns - that's why we offer a women’s health program with services to address the needs of women of all ages. From preventive education and screenings ...
Merit Health Wesley Receives an “A” for Patient Safety for Third Consecutive Report
Hattiesburg – Merit Health Wesley received the highest honor for patient safety today. The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. health care system, today released...
Merit Health Wellness offers a variety of health and wellness programs and classes to residents of Hattiesburg and surrounding communities. Membership benefits include unlimited access to: Full-sized gymna...
Merit Health Wesley Recognizes Employees of the Year
Merit Health Wesley has proudly named Misty Dickerson, RN, as the 2016 recipient of the Margaret LaFon Employee of the Year Award. The Board of Trustees of Merit Health Wesley inaugurated the Margaret LaFon Employee of ...
Geriatric Inpatient Behavioral HealthMerit Health Wesley - Services - Behavioral Health Services - Geriatric Inpatient Behavioral Health
...cial workers Nursing staff An activity therapist Physical therapists A dietitian Psychiatrists Occupational therapists For more information about the geriatric inpatient behavioral health services at Merit Health Wesley, please contact us at (601) 268-8029.
Merit Health Wesley Promotes Helpline to Assist Medicare Beneficiaries in Health Plan Selection
Hattiesburg - Merit Health Wesley announced today the availability of a toll-free helpline designed to help Medicare beneficiaries select a health plan that fits their needs and budget. The free helpline connects callers with license...
Merit Health Wesley Nurses Celebrate Nursing History
... Christian care to the growing community. After more than a century of caring for the residents of the Pine Belt, that small medical facility has evolved into the 211-bed acute care hospital known as Merit Health Wesley. During last year’s National Nurses Week, hospital nursing leaders paid homage to the century-long history of the hospital and to the history of the nursing profession. In addition to displaying hosp...
Merit Health Wesley Welcomes Curtis Herrin as Chief Financial Officer
Hattiesburg - Merit Health Wesley welcomes Curtis Herrin back to the Pine Belt, as he begins his role as the chief financial officer. Herrin previously served as the controller for Merit Health Wesley from 2004 to 2007. “Curtis has m...
Merit Health Wesley Pathways Benefits Help Employees Pay Down Student Loans
Hattiesburg, MS – Employees of Merit Health Wesley 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 ...
Merit Health Wesley Announces Employee Recognition Awards
Merit Health Wesley has named Julie Spiers, RN, as the 2022 recipient of the Margaret LaFon Employee of the Year Award. This award is the highest honor bestowed on a hospital employee each year. Spiers was chosen from a...
Heart CareMerit Health Wesley - Services - Heart Care
Heart care at Merit Health Wesley focuses on the functions and disorders of the heart and its connected circulatory system. According to the American Heart Association, 84 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of cardiovas...
Meet the TeamMerit Health Wesley - Services - Rehabilitation Services - Meet the Team
...uctor Areas of Focus: Acute care Rusty McDonald, PT Education: Bachelor of Science in exercise science, University of Southern Mississippi; Master of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Certification: Certified in dry needling Areas of Focus: Orthopedics, sports medicine, disorders and injuries of the spine Kristy Pace, PT Education: Bachelor of Science in physical therapy,...
Stroke CareMerit Health Wesley - Services - Stroke Care
Merit Health Wesley is an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, earning the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Gold Plus award for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. The Get With The Guid...
