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Celebrate Easter by doing a quick mind, body, and spirit health check! Try some spring cleaning in your diet! These fruits and vegetables are in season in April: Oranges Strawberries Limes Asparagus Peas Onions Collard greens Spring is in the air, so get outside! Outdoor exercise is proven to make you more energetic, healthier, and happier. Sunshine is good for the soul, but if you are hiding Easter eggs this year, don't forget to apply sunscreen! A good night's sleep can help you spring forward every m... ... Read More

You always hear the bad news: heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. But the good news is many of these deaths and risk factors are preventable. Symptoms like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, excess weight and obesity can be improved with lifestyle changes and healthful eating. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends these small changes in diet for a big impact on your health: Eat more fruits and vegetables. One good goal is to fill half your plate with colorful fruits a... ... Read More

Merit Health Wesley welcomes David Muns as its new Chief Operating Officer, overseeing hospital operations and clinical departments. Muns has been with Memorial Hospital at Gulfport since 2008, most recently serving as the Vice President of System Development. He also served as the Director of Inpatient Physician Services and the Program Manager for the Hospitalist Service. Prior to 2008, he served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years and was stationed at Keesler Air Force base. Muns is a Past Chairman of... ... Read More

Merit Health Wesley has been awarded the American Heart Association’s Cardiovascular Center of Excellence accreditation, a comprehensive level of designation for cardiovascular care. It recognizes hospitals committed to following proven treatment guidelines, providing a comprehensive system of care to fully address the needs of patients with complex cardiac conditions. Hospitals accredited as Cardiovascular Centers of Excellence must meet or exceed standards established using multidisciplinary treatment... ... Read More

Merit Health Medical Group is happy to welcome Scott E. Henry, M.D., PhD, as a cardiothoracic surgeon at Merit Health Medical Group, located on the second floor of Tower B. Dr. Henry joins Merit Health Medical Group after working at Glenwood Regional Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Institute in Monroe, Louisiana. A native of Anderson, Indiana, Dr. Henry received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Indiana University and attended medical school at Washington University School of Medicine. He als... ... Read More

Merit Health Medical Group recently welcomed long-time Merit Health Wesley employee, David Snodgrass, FNP-C, to its Primary Care clinic located at 1146 Evelyn Gandy Parkway in Petal. Snodgrass received both a bachelor and a master of science in nursing from The University of Southern Mississippi. He has worked at Merit Health Wesley since 2011, serving as a Nurse Educator, Core Measure Abstractor, Clinical Manager of the Medical/Surgical department, and most recently as Cardiac Data Abstractor. Prior to... ... Read More

Taking just a few minutes to stretch could mean the difference between a stressful or a peaceful day. People who are stressed often have contracted muscles. In turn, contracted muscles can make you feel stressed and can affect how well your body moves throughout the day. When you stretch and release the tension in your muscles, you can break this cycle. Stretching when you wake up is a great way to start your day and stretching before bed can optimize your sleep. Stretching is also a great midday pick-m... ... Read More

Baby-Friendly USA, recently announced that Merit Health Wesley has earned prestigious international recognition as a Designated Baby-Friendly birth facility. The Baby-Friendly initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. This award recognizes birth facilities that offer breastfeeding mothers the information, confidence, and skills needed to successfully initiate and continue breastfeeding their babies. “Breastfeeding plays... ... Read More

Merit Health Medical Group welcomes Robert Watson, D.O., to the new primary care clinic in Purvis. Dr. Watson joins Merit Health Medical Group after working across Mississippi in emergency medicine and family medicine, most recently serving as a family practice physician at Anazia Medical Clinic in McComb, Miss. and at Copiah Medical Associates in Hazlehurst, Miss. Dr. Watson received a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Mississippi and attended medical school at University of Health Sc... ... Read More

First in State to Achieve Certification in Sepsis Care Know the risks. Spot the signs. Act fast. Merit Health Wesley has worked for the past few years to integrate evidence-based clinical practices into the medical management of sepsis and reduce risk in the community by educating the public about the illness. Merit Health Wesley is the first in Mississippi to achieve The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Sepsis Care. “This achievement is a symbol of quality that reflects our hospital’s ongo... ... Read More