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Address
2100 HWY 61 N
Vicksburg, MS 39183
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitemerithealthriverregion.com
Facilities & services
354
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCU
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Psychiatric unitInpatient rehabAlcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 1 min of 394 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
6 hr 17 min of 16 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 17,828 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 7 min of 15 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
0.36 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.16 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.08 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
59% rated 9 or 10 of 10
59%
Would recommend
52% would definitely recommend
52%
Nurse communication
74% said nurses always communicated well
74%
Doctor communication
77% said doctors always communicated well
77%
Cleanliness
68% said the room was always clean
68%
Quietness at night
64% said the area was always quiet at night
64%
Clinicians on staff
156
total clinicians
9
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 21
Internal medicine 16
Anesthesiology 10
General surgery 4
Cardiology 3
Interventional radiology 3
Pulmonology 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 3
Orthopedic surgery 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Merit Health River Region?

Merit Health River Region does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (601) 883-5000 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 Vicksburg.

Is Merit Health River Region 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 River Region, call (601) 883-5000.

Where is Merit Health River Region located?

Merit Health River Region is located at 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS, 39183. Phone: (601) 883-5000.