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As another year comes to an end, I would like to say thank you to the people who keep healthcare moving forward in Mississippi. Top of mind for me is a thank you to the outstanding staff at our Merit Health hospitals and clinics across the region. These team members deliver safe, quality healthcare, and have continued going above and beyond in this second year of the pandemic. They attend to the ebb and flow of patient surges and adjust to ever-changing guidelines. Delivering care with compassion, they ... ... Read More

Merit Health River Oaks has named Shelly Cordum, DNP, RN, CENP, as the new chief nursing officer. Cordum comes to Merit Health River Oaks from SSM Health DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, MO, where she served as vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer since 2016. At SSM Health DePaul Hospital, she provided strategic and operational oversight to 8 direct and 19 indirect managers within the division of nursing. Throughout her 18 years in healthcare leadership, Cordum has accomplished... ... Read More

Merit Health River Oaks is hosting a “Plant a Seed and Watch Your Career Grow” career fair on Thursday, September 23, from 4 – 6 pm in the private dining room on the first floor of the hospital located at 1030 River Oaks Drive. The event is specifically targeting certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Attendees can speak with nurse leadership, learn first-hand about job openings from human resources, enjoy food and door prizes. There will be on the spot job offers! For more information or to RSVP (not req... ... Read More

Merit Health River Oaks has named Sam Dean as the new chief executive officer, effective August 23, 2021. In addition to the CEO role at Merit Health River Oaks, Dean will also assume the chief operations officer role for the Merit Health Jackson/Vicksburg network. “I am excited to work with and support the employees and medical staff as Merit Health River Oaks continues to provide the people in our community the best possible care every time they choose us,” said Dean. Dean comes to Merit Health from U... ... Read More

Merit Health is hosting a Nurse Career Social at the MS Braves’ First Responder Day on Wednesday, June 23, from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Trustmark Park Stadium, located at 1 Braves Boulevard in Pearl. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse graduates are invited. Game admission is FREE with work or student ID. Stop by the Merit Health tent by the ticket office for VIP access to this event on the Party Deck! Attendees will have an opportunity to learn first-hand about RN and LPN openings a... ... Read More

Pay attention to the warning signs and don’t let the pandemic stop you. We’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same – we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening blockages and arrhythmias, or stroke, need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or brain tissue. Merit Health has resources ready to support di... ... Read More

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Merit Health River Oaks for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. The Flowood hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI in December, 2020 after excelling in a rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a procedure that opens narrowed or blocked coronary ar... ... Read More