JACKSON, Miss., Dec. 13, 2017 – According to event management company Big South Events, Merit Health Christmas Wonderland at the Braves Stadium in Pearl has thus far proven a rousing success. Christmas Wonderland has drawn over 50,000 attendees who have enjoyed the skating, sliding, and bouncing activities since the event opened mid-November. “We couldn't be happier with how everyone has turned out for the event,” Big South Events Vice-President Scott Steele said. "Our event workers have been asked to p... ... Read More

The 6,000 square foot clinic is located at 732 Clinton Parkway. Merit Health Medical Group providers Scott Martin, MD and Joanna McCollum, NP have moved from their former Clinton clinic at 1001 Highway 80 East to the new location. In addition, orthopedic specialists Dan Dare, MD and Michelle Vinchwater, NP; neurosurgeon Menarvia Nixon Gaddis, MD; and cardiologists from Merit Health Cardiology, will see patients at the clinic. “Merit Health is proud to continue to serve the healthcare needs of the citize... ... Read More

Christmas Wonderland Event Promises Over 30,000 Square Feet of Ice Skating and Sliding Excitement For Central Mississippi Families. The State’s largest outlet shopping destination, The Connection in Pearl, will host Christmas Wonderland’s 55-day run beginning November 12 in the Parking Lot of Mississippi Braves stadium across the street from Outlets of Mississippi and Bass Pro Shop. Pearl, MS (October 11, 2017): The Merit Health network of hospitals and clinics and Big South Events, LLC announced today ... ... Read More

Merit Health Medical Group welcomes Vicky Pilkington, MD to the medical staff. Dr. Pilkington will practice at the Merit Health Medical Group clinic located at 7215 Siwell Road in Byram. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Pilkington completed her medical residency in internal medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Additionally, she was fellowship-trained in geriatrics at UMMC. She is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term ... ... Read More

William C. Lineaweaver, MD, FACS, medical director of the Joseph M. Still (JMS) Burn & Reconstruction Center at Merit Health Central, has named David W. Adcock, MD, director of the center’s Laser and Reconstruction program. Dr. Adcock joined the burn program in July 2015 and has 21 years of laser experience in both research and therapeutic uses. Lasers are used for scar revision and other applications, including cosmetic treatments, and can improve the appearance, texture, color and thickness of sca... ... Read More

Merit Health Central recently welcomed surgeon Jeffrey T. Gibbs, MD, to their burn center medical staff at Joseph M. Still Burn Centers, Inc. Dr. Gibbs is board certified in general surgery. Dr. Gibbs performs plastic, general burn and hand surgery. While working to complete his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA., Dr. Gibbs also pursued and completed his MBA. Dr. Gibbs also holds his Bachelor of Science degree from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Dr. Gibb... ... Read More

JACKSON, Miss., July 28, 2017 – Neurosurgeon Menarvia Nixon Gaddis, MD, has joined the medical staff of Merit Health Central. Dr. Nixon Gaddis specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system, including trauma, tumors, infections of the brain or spine, and developmental and degenerative diseases of the spine. “We are glad to have Dr. Nixon Gaddis join our medical team,” Merit Health Central CEO Barry Moss said. “Dr. Nixon Gaddis’s skill set is vital to the residents... ... Read More

JACKSON, Miss., July 19, 2017 –Merit Health has introduced a new service that helps patients more seamlessly access their physicians via online scheduling. At launch, the service facilitates online appointment-making with participating primary care providers. To use this free service, patients visit MyMeritDoctor.com . Patients can then see doctors’ schedules in real time, along with qualifications, verified patient reviews, photos and additional tools for selecting providers who best fit their needs. P... ... Read More

JACKSON, Miss., May 19, 2017 – Merit Health Medical Group plans to open a new clinic in Clinton August 2017. The 6,000 square foot clinic, which will have a mix of primary care and specialist providers, will be located at 732 Clinton Parkway. Current Merit Health Medical Group providers Scott Martin, MD and Joanna McCullom, NP will move from their current Clinton clinic at 1001 Highway 80 East to the new location. “Merit Health is proud to continue to serve the healthcare needs of the citizens of Clinto... ... Read More

JACKSON, Miss., May 9, 2017 - The 6 Jackson/Vicksburg Merit Health hospitals touched thousands of lives over the past year, positively impacting the well-being of Central Mississippi and fulfilling its commitment to serve the healthcare needs of the area. In 2016, our hospitals admitted more than 24,000 patients and delivered more than 4,000 babies. The emergency departments alone received more than 155,000 patients urgently seeking care. “Central Mississippi can count on Merit Health for the healthcare... ... Read More