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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., with more than 150,000 people losing their lives to the disease each year – it’s more than breast, prostate, colon and ovarian cancer deaths combined. In 2015, the latest year for which incidence data is available, there were 2,567 new cases of Lung and Bronchus cancer reported in Mississippi. For every 100,000 people, 72 Lung and Bronchus cancer cases were reported. The same year, lung cancer was the leading cause of death from cance... ... Read More

Merit Health is hosting a nursing career fair Tuesday, October 23 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn first-hand about RN and LPN openings at our Jackson area and Vicksburg hospitals. While meeting with Merit Health nursing leadership, participants will enjoy refreshments, giveaways and more. There’s Merit in opportunities! Please RSVP to Mark.Beason@MyMeritHealth.com . The MS Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is located at 1152 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 3921... ... Read More

The Merit Health Madison outpatient physical therapy clinic, located in the hospital’s medical office building at 163 River Oaks Drive, Suite 106 in Canton, is now open. “We are proud to add physical therapy to the services offered in our medical office building at Merit Health Madison,” CEO Brit Phelps said. “As we are the only hospital in Madison County, this will provide expanded access to care for our patients both in the county and beyond.” The 3,605 square foot clinic can provide the following ser... ... Read More

Unless you or someone you know has experienced gout, you may think of it as a disease from the distant past that doesn’t get much mention today. But gout is still very much with us, and the number of Americans affected is increasing alongside the increases in obesity and other associated conditions. “Somewhat simplified, gout occurs when excess uric acid forms into crystals within a joint, resulting in inflammation, pain and other symptoms,” Shuja Yousuf, M.D., said. “The good news is, gout is one of th... ... Read More

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer among adults in the United States. Over 140,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with CRC in 2018. Earlier this year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued new screening guidelines, making a qualified recommendation that routine colon cancer screening begin at age 45 years. The ACS estimates that more than 16,000 new cases of colon or rectal cancers will be diagnosed this year in Americans under 50. Some people are at higher r... ... Read More

Gassing up the grill this summer? July is the peak month for grilling- and for burns involving grills. Don’t invite burns to your summer cookout. Here are some tips provided by the JMS Burn Center, located at Merit Health’s Merit Health Central facility in Jackson, to help you avoid burn injury: Make sure the grill is at least 10 feet away from other objects, like houses or bushes. Check your gas grill for leaks with soapy water. Spray on gas line connections, and if it bubbles, there's trouble. Never s... ... Read More

So much of what we do physically impacts us mentally – it’s important to pay attention to both your physical health and your mental health, which can help you achieve overall wellness and set you on a path to a healthy life. Merit Health is raising awareness about the connection between physical health and mental health. Eating healthy foods, managing stress, exercising and getting enough sleep can go a long way in making you healthy all around. “A healthy lifestyle can help to prevent the onset or wors... ... Read More

The Mississippi Braves have announced plans for a tobacco-free Trustmark Park in 2018. This initiative will be implemented with the support of Merit Health and The Mississippi Tobacco Quitline. The Tobacco-Free Policy will prohibit tobacco use in the ballpark, including electronic devices and will apply to all Mississippi Braves staff, players and fans. Trustmark Park becoming a tobacco-free ballpark is part of a movement by the M-Braves to help exemplify a healthy environment and create a positive mode... ... Read More

May is American Stroke Month, and The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, along with local sponsor Merit Health, are encouraging Metro Jackson residents to join together to end the No. 5 cause of death in the U.S. Despite striking more than 7 million adults in the United States annually and being a leading cause of serious, long-term disability, globally, stroke is largely preventable and treatable. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mm Hg. Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. ha... ... Read More

Merit Health Medical Group welcomes Louis J. Saddler, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. Saddler’s practice is located at 163 River Oaks Drive, Ste. 201, in Canton. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Saddler completed his medical residency and internship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He received his medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine in Washington DC. Dr. Saddler also studied at Gustavus Adlophus College in St. Peters Minn. and Harvard Universit... ... Read More