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Address
5001 W HARDY ST
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitemerithealthwesley.com
Facilities & services
211
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 25 min of 425 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 33,717 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 13 min of 11 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.41 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.54 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Hysterectomy site infections
Wound infections after abdominal hysterectomy.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
1.29 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.22 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
72% rated 9 or 10 of 10
72%
Would recommend
71% would definitely recommend
71%
Nurse communication
82% said nurses always communicated well
82%
Doctor communication
87% said doctors always communicated well
87%
Cleanliness
61% said the room was always clean
61%
Quietness at night
65% said the area was always quiet at night
65%
Clinicians on staff
154
total clinicians
9
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 23
Internal medicine 13
Orthopedic surgery 11
Interventional cardiology 5
Cardiology 4
General surgery 3
Interventional radiology 2
Pulmonology 2
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Neurology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Merit Health Wesley?

Merit Health Wesley does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (601) 268-8000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Hattiesburg.

Is Merit Health Wesley open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Merit Health Wesley, call (601) 268-8000.

Where is Merit Health Wesley located?

Merit Health Wesley is located at 5001 W Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402. Phone: (601) 268-8000.