Newsroom

Program increases to 67 resident physicians HATTIESBURG –Merit Health Wesley’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) residency program, which has seen great success since its inception in July 2015, recently held a virtual graduation for 23 resident physicians. At the same time, the GME program welcomed a new class of 28 first-year residents. The program now includes 25 emergency medicine, 30 internal medicine and 13 transitional year residents. The program started with two areas of focus, Emergency Medicine... ... Read More

Hattiesburg - Merit Health Wesley welcomes Karl Duncan, M.D., FSCAI, Kurt Duncan, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, and Alicia Pace, NP, to the cardiology department. “We are very excited to expand our cardiology department by three providers,” says Matthew Banks, Chief Executive Officer. “We know that by adding these three individuals to the cardiology team, we will be improving the quality of care to our patients.” Merit Health Wesley welcomes Dr. Karl Duncan who joins us from Jackson, TN, where he dedicated his tal... ... Read More

Merit Health Wesley has named Anita Nobles, CNA, as 2019 recipient of the Margaret LaFon Employee of the Year Award. This award is the highest honor bestowed on a hospital employee each year. Nobles was chosen from among more than 1,000 employees for the honor. “Individuals who work in health care desire to help others and to make a difference,” said Matthew Banks, Chief Executive Officer. “It’s a pleasure to recognize our employees for their dedication to our patients and to providing outstanding care.... ... Read More

Hattiesburg, MS – Merit Health Wesley welcomes Amanda Daho-Habeeb, D.O., as a new hospitalist, joining the inpatient care team. “We are excited to add her expertise and knowledge to our hospitalist team,” says Matthew Banks, Chief Executive Officer. “I know our patients will appreciate her skill and compassion.” Dr. Habeeb joins us from Hattiesburg Clinic, P.A. and Forrest General Hospital, where she served in the Department of Hospital Care Services since 2008. Prior to beginning her career in Hattiesb... ... Read More

Hattiesburg - Merit Health Wesley welcomes Deepu Thoppil, M.D., to our new Internal Medicine Clinic and Sam Dabit, D.O., to the hospitalist team. We are proud to welcome Deepu Thoppil, M.D., to our new Internal Medicine Clinic. Dr. Thoppil will be joining the clinic location of Drs. Fletcher and Hyer on campus at 200 West Hospital Drive. “Dr. Thoppil joined Merit Health Wesley in 2016 and has proven to be both a skilled and compassionate physician and has been applauded by his patients time and time aga... ... Read More

Hattiesburg– Merit Health Wesley recognized two individuals who were nominated by their peers as Employee of the Month. Vickie Harrington, Administrative Assistant in the Outpatient Behavioral Health clinic, was named Non-Clinical Employee of the Month. Harrington has been with the Behavioral Health Clinic for two years. “Vickie exemplifies compassionate care for our patients demonstrating a positive, supportive attitude both in person and on the phone,” says John Clemmons, Ph.D. “She keenly balances pr... ... Read More

Hattiesburg– Merit Health Wesley recognized two individuals who were nominated by their peers as Employee of the Month. Patty Cabana, RN, Infection Control Coordinator was named Non-Clinical Employee of the Month. Cabana has worked at Merit Health Wesley for more than a year. “Patty is a servant to patients and their family members, as well as co-workers,” says Stacey Hill, RN. “She is a very hard worker and is dedicated to her position in the Infection Control department.” Sydney Ravesies, RN, was name... ... Read More

Hattiesburg - Merit Health Wesley welcomes Tammy Schramm, CPA, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Schramm comes to Merit Health Wesley from Grandview Medical Center, a 402-bed hospital in Birmingham, AL, where she has served as assistant CFO since 2016. Prior to that time, Tammy served as the director of financial operations for St. Vincent’s Health System. Throughout her career, she has served in a number of financial positions, including serving as senior treasury analyst at Johns Hopkins Healt... ... Read More

Hattiesburg, MS – Each year Merit Health Wesley recognizes the efforts and contributions of volunteers, as well as awards the Volunteer of the Year, the Spirit of Merit Health Wesley award and the volunteer with the most hours accumulated. “We have great champions of service in our volunteers,” said Traci Rouse, vice president. “We appreciate the time, the smiles and the heart-felt gestures they give to our hospital and our community.” Alma Wohlhueter was named 2019 Volunteer of the Year. Wohlhueter has... ... Read More

Hattiesburg, MS – Merit Health Wesley recently honored the recipients of the 2019 Nurse of the Year Award and 2019 Patient Choice Award. Natalie Stringer, R.N., BSN, was named the 2019 Nurse of the Year. Stringer, a Columbia, MS native, graduated with her Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) degree from William Carey University in 2017 and began her career at Merit Health Wesley as a new graduate. She has been with the hospital serving in the intensive care unit for more than two years. “Natalie’s commi... ... Read More