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Baptist Memorial takes over former Merit Health Rankin
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Baptist Memorial Health Care marked a new chapter for the former Merit Health Rankin hospital in Brandon on October 22, 2026. The health system celebrated the official transfer of the hospital’s lease, after taking over operations on October 1, 2026. The 134-bed hospital and its 18-bed senior care program are now […]
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For cancer patients, a long-awaited day arrives in Jackson
Mississippi took a major step Thursday in its fight against cancer as state leaders, health care officials and supporters gathered to break ground on a new state-of-the-art cancer center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center . The facility is designed to expand access to cancer treatment, research and patient services for Mississippians who often must travel long distances for specialized care. The new center is expected to bring many cancer services under one roof, allowing patients and families to receive treatment, meet with specialists and participate in clinical research closer to home. Supporters say the project represents one of the most significant health care investments in Mississippi in recent years. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the official start of construction for a facility that received support from private donors, foundations and the Mississippi Legislature. Addressing a major health challenge Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in Mississippi, and health care leaders say the new center is aimed at improving outcomes by increasing access to advanced treatment and research opportunities. The facility will serve patients from throughout the state while strengthening Mississippi's ability to recruit physicians, researchers and other specialists. Supporters say patients often face difficult choices when
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Former Vice President Harris joins campaign trail to hear rural healthcare concerns
CLARKSDALE, Miss. (WMC) - For one Mississippi mother, a pregnancy emergency meant waiting 16 hours for an ambulance to take her to a hospital in Jackson. For a friend of U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom, hours spent waiting in a hospital emergency room ended with a decision to go home, and a death the following day.