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JACKSON, Miss., Dec. 27, 2017 – Merit Health Medical Group has relocated their Ridgeland clinic from 605 Highway 51 to 113 West Jackson Street in Olde Towne Ridgeland. Clinic providers will include board-certified internal medicine physician Larry Collins, MD, as well as family medicine providers Aaron Katzenmeyer, ACNP and Candace Dunlap, MSN, ACNP, PNP. “Merit Health is proud to continue to serve the healthcare needs of the citizens of Ridgeland and the surrounding communities,” Merit Health Rankin an... ... Read More

JACKSON, Miss., Dec. 13, 2017 – According to event management company Big South Events, Merit Health Christmas Wonderland at the Braves Stadium in Pearl has thus far proven a rousing success. Christmas Wonderland has drawn over 50,000 attendees who have enjoyed the skating, sliding, and bouncing activities since the event opened mid-November. “We couldn't be happier with how everyone has turned out for the event,” Big South Events Vice-President Scott Steele said. "Our event workers have been asked to p... ... Read More

JACKSON, MS, Nov. 8, 2017 – Merit Health Medical Group welcomes C. Andrew Ouzts, MD to the medical staff. Dr. Ouzts will practice at the The Suites at Merit Health River Oaks, located at 1020 River Oaks Drive, Suite 100 in Flowood. Board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Ouzts completed his medical residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He received his medical degree from the Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, GA. Dr. Ouzts can provide comprehe... ... Read More

Christmas Wonderland Event Promises Over 30,000 Square Feet of Ice Skating and Sliding Excitement For Central Mississippi Families. The State’s largest outlet shopping destination, The Connection in Pearl, will host Christmas Wonderland’s 55-day run beginning November 12 in the Parking Lot of Mississippi Braves stadium across the street from Outlets of Mississippi and Bass Pro Shop. Pearl, MS (October 11, 2017): The Merit Health network of hospitals and clinics and Big South Events, LLC announced today ... ... Read More

JACKSON, Miss., July 19, 2017 –Merit Health has introduced a new service that helps patients more seamlessly access their physicians via online scheduling. At launch, the service facilitates online appointment-making with participating primary care providers. To use this free service, patients visit MyMeritDoctor.com . Patients can then see doctors’ schedules in real time, along with qualifications, verified patient reviews, photos and additional tools for selecting providers who best fit their needs. P... ... Read More

JACKSON, Miss., May 9, 2017 - The 6 Jackson/Vicksburg Merit Health hospitals touched thousands of lives over the past year, positively impacting the well-being of Central Mississippi and fulfilling its commitment to serve the healthcare needs of the area. In 2016, our hospitals admitted more than 24,000 patients and delivered more than 4,000 babies. The emergency departments alone received more than 155,000 patients urgently seeking care. “Central Mississippi can count on Merit Health for the healthcare... ... Read More

JACKSON, Miss., February 21, 2017  Surgical oncologist Phillip Ley, MD, FACS, has joined the practice of Merit Health Medical Group. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Ley specializes in breast cancer surgery, and performs additional surgeries to treat melanoma, sarcoma and endocrine (thyroid) surgery. He brings the benefits of advanced research, training and techniques to his patients. “We are pleased to have a specialist of Dr. Ley’s caliber on the Merit Health team,” Merit Health CEO Steve D... ... Read More