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September 25, 2020 – Christy Anderson, MSNEd, RN, NPD-BC, has been named director of emergency services at Merit Health Rankin. Anderson joins Merit Health Rankin from HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe in Conroe, Texas where she served as director of clinical operations as well as director of education. She has previously served...
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Mitchell Cox has been named chief financial officer of Merit Health Rankin. Mitchell most recently served the facility as interim chief financial officer. Before joining Merit Health Rankin, Mitchell worked as assistant chief financial officer at Merit Health Wesley in Hatt...
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Brandon, MS, May 3, 2023 – Merit Health Rankin received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction cel...
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Merit Health Rankin received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Merit Health Rankin’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the h...
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...the popular saying, “Time heals all wounds,” but in many cases that is not always true. Some wounds can take weeks to heal and many will not heal completely without some type of medical intervention. Merit Health Rankin’s new wound care center, located in Brandon, provides patients with slow healing wounds a new treatment option close to home. The wound care center offers services to heal problem wounds through a pr...
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Merit Health Rankin recently honored the 2020 Employee of the Year, Clinical Manager of the Year, and Non-Clinical Manager of the Year. The 2020 Employee of the Year is Beverly Larabee, RN. Beverly serves as the Nursing...
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Joey Crain has been named senior care director at Merit Health Rankin. Crain is a registered nurse with a master of nursing/healthcare administration degree from The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. With over 20 years of healthcare experience, Crain...
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Heather Sistrunk, MHSA, BSN, RN, has been announced as chief executive officer of Merit Health Rankin. Heather has over 20 years of health care experience in the Jackson market. For the past 18 months, Heather has served as chief administrative officer for both Merit Health Rankin and Merit Health Ri...
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Merit Health has named two outstanding leaders to key leadership roles at Merit Health Rankin and Merit Health Woman’s Hospital. At Merit Health Rankin, Joey Ferguson, B.S., RT(R)(MR), has been named hospital administrator. Joey's journey with Merit Health began in 2002. He holds a Bachelor o...
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Brandon, MS., Nov. 17, 2017 – Cynthia Ellis, BSN, has joined the Merit Health Rankin team as chief nursing officer. Cynthia comes to Merit Health Rankin from Merit Health Central, where she served as assistant chief nursing officer. Previously, she served as the director of surgery a...
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We are pleased to announce Jackie Williams as human resources director of Merit Health Rankin, Merit Health River Oaks and Merit Health Woman’s Hospital. Jackie started in human resources 30 years ago with Merit Health Central and most recently served as human resources director of Merit Heal...
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...n Market. Moss currently serves as CEO of Merit Health Central, and will continue in this position, which he has held for the past three years. In his expanded role, Moss will also have oversight for Merit Health Rankin, Merit Health River Oaks and Merit Health Woman’s Hospital. The CEOs of these hospitals will continue in their roles. “I’m honored to support the work of Merit Health physicians and employees to enha...
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Flowood, MS - May 12, 2025 - Merit Health Central, Merit Health Rankin, Merit Health River Oaks, and Merit Health Woman’s Hospital, along with multiple outpatient clinics across the greater Jackson area, are proud to recognize National Hospital Week by celebrating the d...
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...ber of 2022. “Brandon continues to see unprecedented growth, and we are proud to be able to offer primary and specialty care close to home for so many in the community,” says Heather Sistrunk, CEO of Merit Health Rankin and Merit Health Woman’s Hospital. Donald Baker, M.D., has been with Merit Health since 2014 and Michelle Vinchwater, CFNP, joined in 2016. They specialize in the treatment and prevention of joint an...
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...t physicals and chronic disease management. “Expanding our clinic network into the south Brandon area is something we have wanted to do for a while,” says Heather Sistrunk, Chief Executive Officer of Merit Health Rankin. “We have always been committed to our local community and this new location will allow our residents to walk in or schedule a same-day appointment and be seen by a healthcare provider quickly.” For ...
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... jars of peanut butter, or approximately 100 sandwiches. Peanut butter can also be dropped off at any of the following collection sites: Merit Health Central in Jackson Merit Health Madison in Canton Merit Health Rankin in Brandon Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood Merit Health Woman’s Hospital in Flowood Any of our Merit Health Clinics Clinton Chamber of Commerce Flowood Chamber of Commerce Greater Jackson Chamber ...
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...15,000 on behalf of the physicians from the Jackson area Merit Health hospitals: Merit Health Central - Shower Power Merit Health Madison - Holmes Community College School of Nursing Scholarship Fund Merit Health Rankin - Alzheimer’s Association, MS Chapter Merit Health River Oaks - Hinds Community College School of Nursing Scholarship Fund Merit Health Woman’s Hospital - Mississippi College School of Nursing Schola...
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...15,000 on behalf of the physicians from the Jackson area Merit Health hospitals: Merit Health Central - Shower Power Merit Health Madison - Holmes Community College School of Nursing Scholarship Fund Merit Health Rankin - Alzheimer’s Association, MS Chapter Merit Health River Oaks - Hinds Community College School of Nursing Scholarship Fund Merit Health Woman’s Hospital - Mississippi College School of Nursing Schola...
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...d in treating patients: Shelley Peusch, RN, Infusion Services, Cancer Center - Merit Health Central Brandi Robnett, RN, Medical/Surgical Floor - Merit Health Madison Tammy Bass, RN, Case Management - Merit Health Rankin Leslie Davis, RN, House Supervisor - Merit Health River Oaks Tammie Herrin, RN, NICU - Merit Health Woman’s Hospital In addition to receiving the Nursing Excellence Award itself, the recipients recei...
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...ndividuals of all ages. Merit Health offers a range of services designed to address various mental health challenges. From mood disorders to anxiety and substance use issues, Merit Health Central and Merit Health Rankin offer tailored programs for different age groups, ensuring that everyone receives the appropriate care they need. The facilities feature specialized units for adolescents, adults and geriatrics, reco...
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... Merit Health leadership is also pleased with overall attendance and community support the event has garnered. “We are proud to present this signature event to our communities,” Dwayne Blaylock, CEO, Merit Health Rankin and Merit Health River Oaks, said. “If you haven’t attended already, I encourage you to experience Christmas Wonderland. They have something for everyone in your family to enjoy.” In addition to over...
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...itment to early detection, prevention, and lifesaving intervention. Emergency medicine remains a critical service as well, with more than 70,000 visits to the emergency rooms at Merit Health Central, Merit Health Rankin and Merit Health River Oaks. Life-saving medically necessary care was provided to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, with more than $271 million in charity and uncompensated care in 20...
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...y disease (COPD). “Beyond feeling miserable, flu can develop into something much more serious, particularly for individuals who are at higher risk," said Russ Emmons, emergency department director at Merit Health Rankin. “It’s important for these individuals to be monitored closely so they receive timely medical help if needed.” Unlike a cold, the flu typically comes on suddenly. The most common symptoms are fever o...
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...nd their lives dramatically improved, thanks to joint replacement surgery. To connect with Dr. Baker’s office, call (601) 376-1393. Dr. Baker is a member of the medical staff at Merit Health Central, Merit Health Rankin and Merit Health River Oaks.
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...sit mymeritdoctor.com to be connected with one of Merit Health’s experienced providers. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Yousuf, call (601) 825-5000. Dr. Yousuf is a member of the medical staff at Merit Health Rankin.
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