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Hattiesburg – The thought of having surgery for a nagging injury or lingering pain can make some patients feel uneasy. But, as many experts have said over the last few months, it is extremely important not to neglect medical needs during the pandemic. Patients can feel confident seeking the medical care they need at Merit Health Wesley. Numerous steps have been put in place to keep patients safe during their visits, including: Screening all visitors for COVID-19 exposure and symptoms before they are all... ... Read More

Petal – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, Ashlee Hendry, D.O., with Merit Health Medical Group wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in. Precautions for your safety include eliminating the waiting room by allowing patients to wait in the car if they wish, 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 duri... ... Read More

We’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same — we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening blockages and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or brain tissue. Merit Health Wesley has deep resources ready to support diagnosis and intervention in the event of heart attack or stroke. The hos... ... Read More

Hattiesburg - Merit Health Medical Group welcomes Gregory Groglio, M.D., to their heart care team, as their new cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon. “We are honored to have Dr. Groglio join our medical staff at Merit Health Wesley,” says Matthew Banks, CEO. “His depth of knowledge and experience will be a wonderful asset to our patients and the care we are able to provide them.” Groglio has practiced cardiovascular and thoracic surgery in Louisiana for over 27 years. He received a bachelor’s degree in z... ... Read More

Hattiesburg - Merit Health Wesley welcomes Ashlee Hendry, D.O., to their primary care clinic located at 1146 Evelyn Gandy Parkway in Petal. “I chose primary care because it is the tie that binds all other medical specialties,” says Hendry. “We get to treat not just one system, but the whole person, and at the end of the day it is those people that made me want to become a physician. I am excited to get to know the people of Petal and grow my practice within this community.” Hendry joins Merit Healt... ... Read More

Hattiesburg - Merit Health Wesley is celebrating Heart Month with the unveiling of an enhanced cardiac catheterization lab with high-end technology. "This cath lab is built with modern technology that will allow us to offer our patients many types of procedures that we were not previously able to perform,” says interventional cardiologist Alan Covin, M.D., FACC. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease remains the nation’s leading cause of death for men and women. A cardiac cath provid... ... Read More

Hattiesburg - Merit Health Medical Group welcomes William E. Walker, M.D., to their primary care clinic located at 4891 Highway 589 in Sumrall. “Dr. Walker’s broad experience makes him uniquely qualified to treat a wide range of conditions, both chronic and acute, " says Matthew Banks, CEO of Merit Health Wesley. "We are happy to further invest in the Sumrall community.” Walker is trained in both family and emergency medicine. He attended medical school at the University of Mississippi, after which he j... ... Read More

Hattiesburg - Merit Health Wesley has named Infection Control Coordinator Patty Cabana, RN, 2020’s Employee of the Year. This award is the highest honor bestowed on a hospital employee each year. Cabana was chosen from among more than 1,000 employees for the honor. “Patty has been an invaluable resource to us as we have faced the multi-faceted challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Vice President of Quality and Clinical Transformation, Debbie Johnson. “She has answered every request to lend a helpin... ... Read More

Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy Boosts Mood Improves Sleep Keeps heart, body and mind healthy Reduces Pregnancy aches and pains Helps prevent gestational diabetes and preeclampsia Eases discomfort during pregnancy Makes it easier to get back in shape after childbirth Restricts maternal weight gain without compromising fetal growth Helps with pregnancy-related constipation Can contribute to a healthier baby (healthier birth weight, baby is able to weather labor and delivery better, and recovers fro... ... Read More

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 licensed agents who can assist in comparing traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Supplement and Prescription plans, and then facilitate enrollment in the plan selected. Through this program it will be easier for Medicare beneficiaries to find a plan that is best for them durin... ... Read More