Admissions
The staff of Merit Health Central strives to do everything possible to prepare you for your stay so you can concentrate on your care and recovery once you arrive. Your physician, a member of the medical staff, will make the arrangements for your admission. In some cases, pre-admission tests may be completed prior to the day you enter the hospital.
Your physician will let you know of any restrictions you should follow prior to your hospital visit and will provide you with any additional information you need the day before you are admitted. If you have not communicated with your physician's office, please call them and ask for any necessary instructions.
Admission Hours
One of the primary goals is to make each patients' admissions process quick and easy. The admissions staff is available Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. At other times, patients can be admitted through the emergency department.
To discuss your upcoming visit, please call the admissions department at (601) 376-2076.
Please bring the following items with you:
- Insurance card(s) including any secondary insurance cards or Medicare cards. The admitting staff copies insurance cards for your protection and to facilitate the process with insurance carriers.
- Your driver's license or other type of photo ID to validate your insurance.
- Any paperwork your physician has instructed you to bring.
All rooms are private and in-room accommodations are provided for overnight visitors.
Please remember and remind guests that Merit Health Central is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property. If you are planning an overnight stay, please do not bring:
- Jewelry
- Large amounts of cash
- Any other valuables
- If you choose to bring electronic devices (laptops, smartphones, iPads, etc.) please make arrangements to secure them. Merit Health Central is not liable for their loss. We offer free WiFi throughout the hospital.