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By Alfred E. McNair Jr., M.D. When we think of cancer prevention, we typically think of those we hear the most about, such as breast cancer or lung cancer. However, excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States, per the ACS. The good news is that if colon cancer is detected before it spreads, the five-year survival rate is about 91 percent, according to the ACS. If it’s not caught before the cancer spreads to other organs, ... ... Read More

BILOXI, MS – With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, an annual physical and the proper immunizations will start your child’s new school year on a healthy foundation. Children should receive an annual checkup with their physician even if they are healthy. At a checkup, your child wi... ... Read More

BILOXI, MS, July 19, 2021 – With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, an annual physical and the proper immunizations will start your child’s new school year on a healthy foundation. Children should receive an annual checkup with their physician even if they are healthy. At a checkup... ... Read More

Biloxi, MS— June 21, 2021 When we think of cancer prevention, we typically think of those we hear the most about, such as breast cancer or lung cancer. One of the most common cancers is actually colon cancer: cancer of the large intestine and lower part of the digestive system. It is the fourth most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. – and early detection dramatically increases the survival rate. More than 145,000 new cases of colon cancer have been diagnosed in the U... ... Read More

Study finds average weight gains of 1.5 pounds a month during pandemic Biloxi, MS – As the days get longer and more of our community is opening up, we encourage you to reverse the extra pounds they may have added over the past year of the pandemic. A recent study by the University of California, San Francisco confirmed what many of our scales and wardrobes have already shown us – lower activity levels and increased snacking and overeating have added up, and not for the better. The study found significan... ... Read More

Biloxi, MS, May 17, 2021 – While Spring brings sunshine, emerging greenery and longer days, many people dread this season for the sinus pressure, headaches, itchy eyes and respiratory problems it brings. More than 50 million people suffer with nasal allergies and half of those also have seasonal pollen allergies, according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), which recently released a listing of the most challenging places in the country to live with allergies. If you or a family memb... ... Read More

Brett Maxfield has been named chief operating officer (COO) at Merit Health Biloxi. Brett most recently served as assistant CEO at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana, Texas. Prior to this role, he was an administrative assistant at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center in Cedar Park, Texas. He attended the University of Houston Clear Lake where he obtained a Master of Healthcare Administration and Master of Business Administration. Brett also attended Texas Tech University earning a Bachelor of Busines... ... Read More

BILOXI, MS - March 20, 2021—Tom R. McDougal, Jr., D.Sc., MSHA, MBA, FACHE, chief executive officer at Merit Health Biloxi, has been appointed to the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives. The Council of Regents serves as the vital link between ACHE and members by approving governance and membership regulations as well as promoting ACHE programs, services and activities within their respective areas. McDougal will take office March 20, 2021, prior to AC... ... Read More

Biloxi, MS – The thought of having surgery for a nagging injury or lingering pain can make some patients feel uneasy. But, as many experts have said over the last few months, it is extremely important not to neglect medical needs during the pandemic. Patients can feel confident seeking care the medical care they need at Merit Health Biloxi. Numerous steps have been put in place to keep patients safe during their visits, including: Screening all visitors for COVID-19 exposure and symptoms before they are... ... Read More

Biloxi, MS – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, Merit Health Medical Group Primary Care locations want you to know it’s safe and important to come in. Precautions for your safety include scheduling tele-health visits, masking of all patients and providers, checking temperature of all clinic visitors, asking that that only the patient comes in, and enhanced cleaning of commonly touched surfaces. “It’s important for members of our community to put th... ... Read More