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Meritus is a national Baldrige Award finalist

The organization is one of six nonprofits across the United States to earn the honor. Meritus is pleased to announce it is a finalist in the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, one of only six nonprofits in the nation to receive such an honor. “It is the teamwork and dedication of our team members in caring for our patients that led to this most prestigious recognition,” said Maulik Joshi, president and CEO of Meritus Health. “Every day, our team lives our mission of improving the health of our community by providin

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Meritus neurosurgeon to be published in medical journal

Dr. Chikezie Eseonu’s paper looks at the impact of brain surgery techniques on how the brain controls the body. A Meritus physician will have a cover story about the effects of operating on brain tumors in one of the top neurosurgery journals in the world in April. Chikezie Eseonu, M.D., medical director of neurosurgery, was the senior author and principal investigator of the paper for Opera

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Physician urges early screening as colon cancer rises in young adults

Dr. C.P. Choudari said incidence rates up for adults 20 to 49. Colorectal cancer, once considered a disease primarily affecting adults over 50, is increasingly being diagnosed in younger people, raising concern among physicians and public health experts. Incidence rates among adults ages 20 to 49 are rising by approximately 3% each year. Early-onset colorectal cancer now accounts for about 1

Lifestyle changes can impact mental health

When Dr. Chris Gauthier sits with a patient, he listens for more than symptoms — he listens for patterns. For Dr. Gauthier, psychiatry is not simply about diagnosing and prescribing. It is about restoring balance — biologically, emotionally and socially. “People generally know what they should be doing,” he said. “They know sleep matters. They know movement helps. The

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"Paul was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to meet all my needs."

— Lechelle

2026-02-04

"Whenever I have a concern about insurance auth for a patient or just need help, Chrissy is helpful and responds quickly. Thanks for being great!"

— Meghan L.

2026-02-19

"I am writing to recognize Trevor for the extraordinary care he is providing my mother, Nina Kesecker. From the moment he took over, the atmosphere in..."

— Candy W.

2026-02-24

"Caitlin was professional and efficient. She made my blood draw painless and easy. She was friendly and kept me distracted during the labs which made m..."

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2026-02-25

"I have been lucky enough to get Fatima on multiple occasions over the past few years. She is an exceptional phlebotomist. I am an extremely hard stick..."

— Mary H.

2026-02-26

"Had the care of any hospital ever, she was kind professional and really explained everything. # 1 5 stars."

— Brian B.

2026-03-06

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