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August 8, 2022–Merit Health Medical Group, in Vicksburg, is proud to welcome a new addition to our medical staff, Dr. Kimberly Zachow, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN). Dr. Zachow joins us from El Paso, Texas, where she completed her OB/GYN residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She received her Doctor of Medicine at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. When asked why she chose OB/GYN, Dr. Zachow states “While in medical school, I realized that OB/GYN m... ... Read More

VICKSBURG, Miss. – July 11, 2022 – Merit Health River Region has named Terry Treadwell as the new chief executive officer, effective July 11. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Terry brings more than 39 years of healthcare leadership experience to this role. He is focused on customer service, strategic initiatives, and quality, as well as building collaborative relationships with physicians and employees. “What excites me the most about this opportunity,” states Treadwell, “is the chance to lead a team that prov... ... Read More

VICKSBURG, MS – Summer is in full swing, and much of the country has been seeing record high temperatures. There is no doubt that those at risk for heart disease need to take extraordinary precautions. “Our bodies are built to self-regulate temperature – to keep us from getting too hot or too cold,” said Dr. Murray Whitaker, cardiologist. “The body has two paths to shed extra heat, radiation and evaporation, both of which put stress on the heart and increase the risk of a cardiac event.” Radiation requi... ... Read More

Vicksburg, Mississippi, June 19, 2022 – Over the course of a year, the impact of Merit Health River Region adds up as the skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver safe, quality care around the clock. Beyond clinical care, Merit Health River Region is a major employer that regularly invests resources to expand and enhance the services available locally. The overall community benefit each year is significant and totaled more than $118 million in 2021. Last year,... ... Read More

Vicksburg, MS – Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, Merit Health River Region and the Vicksburg Warren School District proudly announce the completion of the 2021-22 year of Project SEARCH. A graduation ceremony was held Wednesday, May 18 at Merit Health River Region hospital, to celebrate Joshua Chocolate, Sammie Lindsey, Tyronda Mitchell, Justin Stewart and Kiara Thomas. For the past year, the interns have worked their way through rotations in different departments of Merit Health River... ... Read More

Attendees at the Merit Health River Region 20th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday included local elected officials, hospital board members, first responders and longtime hospital staff members. Merit Health River Region has served Warren County and the surrounding area for 20 years as Vicksburg’s only hospital. On Wednesday, hospital staff, community leaders and elected officials gathered in the hospital’s lobby for a special celebration to commemorate the milestone. “This is truly a community hospit... ... Read More

Employees of Merit Health hospitals 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 in offering Merit Health Pathways benefits is to support and retain employees and attract a strong workforce, especially frontline nurses, technicians, therapists and other clinicians and caregivers, along with support personnel. Benefits include a new student loan repayme... ... Read More

Vicksburg, MS, March 16, 2022 – The average U.S. life expectancy of 84 years means many Baby Boomers reaching age 65 have nearly two decades of life ahead. Advanced years bring more risks to your health that can impact quality of life as you age. Thomas Sligh, M.D., an internal medicine physician with Merit Health Medical Group, reminds us some factors like genetics are beyond your control, but healthy lifestyle choices, timely identification and management of the following common, chronic conditions ca... ... Read More

Vicksburg, MS – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, Dr. Brandon Mizell, family medicine physician, wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in. Precautions for your safety include eliminating the waiting room by waiting in the car, scheduling well-visits in the morning and ill visits for the afternoon, masking of all patients and providers, checking temperature of all clinic visitors, screening clinic staff multiple times during the shift, ... ... Read More

Merit Health River Region announced today that Steve Jackson, R.N., nurse supervisor, has been selected to receive its Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, given in recognition of the critical role nurses play in treating our patients, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence. Steve was chosen for his outstanding leadership, especially during crisis situations. His leaders... ... Read More