CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) acquired Merit Health Madison, which now operates as UMMC Madison.  

With 67 licensed beds, officials said the Canton-based hospital will expand UMMC’s mission to deliver high-quality, accessible care to more Mississippians while providing additional training opportunities for future health care providers. 

“As Mississippi’s only academic medical center, we must continue to be focused on our three-part mission to educate the next generation of health care providers, conduct impactful research and deliver accessible high-quality health care,” said Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor of health affairs. “Every decision we make is rooted in our mission.” 

The acquisition was finalized May 1. As the full owner, UMMC will integrate the facility more closely into its academic and health care system. 

UMMC Madison will continue to provide a wide range of community hospital services, including emergency services, medical-surgical care, ICU, pulmonology, pathology, cardiology, radiology, neurology, nephrology, general surgery and GI services. The hospital will operate as a community hospital.

UMMC Madison will also become a training site for medical students, residents and fellows, who will have the opportunity to learn at a community hospital.