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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

Merit Health Wesley has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring heart failure patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines founded in the latest scientific evidence. This is the seventh year that Merit Health Wesley has been recognized with a quality achievement award. “Heart failure patients, like all pa... ... Read More

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

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